Wrightwell, Formerly Vantage, Secures New Financing Round and Partners with Bain Capital and Saluda Grade to Invest Up To $300M in U.S. Housing

Wrightwell, a vertically integrated real estate platform offering comprehensive operational and investment services to captive capital partners and third-party clients, today announced the close of its latest funding round. In conjunction with the transaction, Wrightwell also formed a strategic partnership with Bain Capital’s Insurance team (Bain Capital) and Saluda Grade to invest up to $300 million into SFR and BFR housing, addressing critical residential housing needs across the U.S. “We are thrilled to

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Evernest Acquires Property Management Division of Picket Homes

Evernest, a national, full-service real estate and property management firm, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Elara, the property management division of Picket Homes. The acquisition solidifies Evernest’s position as one of the largest institutional third-party property management providers in the United States. With this acquisition, Evernest now manages 15,000 homes across more than 35 markets nationwide. “Evernest is committed to delivering unmatched value to our clients, and this acquisition represents a strategic milestone

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Rently

Leading the Way in Self-Guided Touring by Carole VanSickle Ellis It’s a tough world out there for rental owners and residents, and at no point is it tougher than when the two parties are seeking each other but have not yet met. The peril does not so much lie in the difficulty in finding affordable housing or locating a unit that meets a household’s needs (although those activities can be

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Wichita, Kansas

A Window of Opportunity Could be Closing in the “Air Capital of the World” by Carole VanSickle Ellis Wichita, Kansas, has been a destination from its inception. Located near the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers, Wichita is named for the Native American tribe that inhabited the area before Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored the area in the mid-1550s. Ultimately, the region was acquired by the

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The Real Estate Question: 2025

Investors Must Leverage the Data at Their Disposal by Andy Bates Not quite the dynamic environment seen in recent years since the pandemic, 2024 has maintained its own brand of tension for those involved in real estate. Throughout the year, uncertainty has been stoked through tight margins, unfavorable rates, and seemingly slow movement in the market. Such an environment has everyone from seasoned industry professionals to fledgling mom-and-pop investors asking,

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The Future of Renting

Transforming Single-Family Rentals with Smart Technology by Sheri Young As the single-family rental (SFR) market adapts to new challenges, the role of smart technology is evolving from a “nice-to-have” to a crucial component of modern property management. As 2025 approaches, the question is not whether to adopt smart technology, but how best to leverage it to improve property management and the rental experience. Here is a look at three key

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