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Townes at Park Place in Wilmington, N.C.

Townes at Park Place brings 88 modern build-to-rent townhomes to market

Center Park Group, a build-to-rent (BTR) general contractor, has completed road, water and sewer installations at Townes at Park Place, its newest residential community in Wilmington, N.C. and is scheduled to start vertical construction. Developed in partnership with Lafayette and managed by Brandywine Homes USA, the community will feature 88 modern townhomes tailored for today’s renters seeking comfort and a premium living experience.

Located on 9.14 acres at 5308 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, N.C., 28412, Townes at Park Place offers an ideal setting for modern living in Wilmington. Just 10 miles from Wilmington’s Riverwalk, residents will enjoy convenient access to dining, retail and recreational amenities. The community is also only five miles from Novant Health, a major healthcare hub and 15 miles from Carolina Beach, making it the ideal location for families, professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Townes at Park Place is also zoned for a highly rated elementary school.

Situated just 10 miles from Wilmington’s Riverwalk, the community will offer residents convenient access to dining, retail and recreational amenities. The community is only five miles from Novant Health, a major healthcare hub and 15 miles from Carolina Beach, making it the ideal location for families, professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Townes at Park Place is also zoned for a highly rated elementary school.

The project includes 88 spacious townhomes featuring two floorplans with up to 1,737 square feet of living spaces. Homes include either a one- or two-car garage, offering ample parking and storage for residents. The community emphasizes low-maintenance living while providing the comforts of a traditional home.

“Going vertical at Townes at Park Place will be a major milestone, and our partnership with Lafayette is key to bringing this vision to fruition,” said Jason Esposito, CEO of Center Park Group. “Wilmington’s strong economy, vibrant lifestyle and demand for high-quality rental housing make this a perfect fit for our build-to-rent expansion strategy. We look forward to delivering exceptional homes that enhance the local community while providing long-term value for our investors.”

The first homes at Townes at Park Place are expected to deliver in mid-2025. As Center Park Group continues its expansion into key Southeastern markets, this project reflects the company’s commitment to quality construction, thoughtful design and creating communities that fit the evolving needs of today’s renters.

About Center Park Group

Center Park Group is a premier builder of high-quality, single-family detached and attached housing communities. Focused on the Build-to-Rent sector, the company delivers sustainable, investment-grade residential developments tailored to client needs. Leveraging a blend of commercial and residential construction expertise, Center Park ensures operational efficiency, on-time delivery, and uncompromising quality, enhancing communities while creating value for investors.

For more information about Center Park Group, visit www.cpbuilderservices.com or call 843-800-5311.

About Lafayette Real Estate

Lafayette is a pioneer in the single-family rental (SFR) and Build-to-Rent (BTR) space. In 2023, industry peers voted Lafayette as the Best SFR company in the US, as well as CEO of the year for Thibault Adrien at the annual IMN Awards. Lafayette’s operations are vertically integrated, including asset management, property management (Brandywine Homes USA) and development & construction (Marquis Homes) professionals. Today, Lafayette has $1.3bn in AUM, consisting of a portfolio of over 5,000 homes mainly in the US sunbelt. For more information, visit lafayette-re.com.

Tips For Renting Your Carolina Real Estate

for rentWould you make a good landlord? The job description doesn’t fit everyone. You may want to check out some tips for making your role as a landlord successful before you decide invest in Carolina real estate.

There is a lot of talk about investing in real estate or renting out your real estate now due to the state of the housing market. Some people are looking into the opportunity to snatch up investment properties while housing prices and interest rates are low. Others need to move in order to follow a job, but they’re current mortgages are underwater. Rather than selling at a loss, they’re opting to hold on to the property and rent it out for a time.

The Equifax Personal Finance Blog has tips for you to remember before you make the leap into renting property. Real estate expert Ilyce Glink’s article, “Real Estate Investing: How to Be a Good Landlord,” offers the benefit of her own experiences renting out properties. She also gives a summary of suggestions offered by Robert Shemin, author of Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor.

  • Don’t expect to become friends with your tenants. Keep it a business relationship because friends may expect more leeway or special treatment – perhaps being late on the rent payment or requesting extras for the home.
  • Be very clear about expectations and policies.
  • Use your current good tenants to help find your next good tenants by enlisting their help.
  • Always run a credit check on potential renters.

And what does your perspective tenant’s car have to do with anything? You’ll have to follow the link to the Equifax Personal Finance Blog

http://www.equifax.com/blog/ to find out!