Cottonwood Buys Texas Apartments

Cottonwood Group expanded its Texas multifamily portfolio through the acquisition of a 636-unit portfolio in San Antonio’s northeast submarket. Completed through the Cottonwood Real Estate Founders Fund in partnership with Dallas-based Texsun Holdings, the acquisition includes two apartment communities and reflects the firm’s continued focus on growth opportunities in key Texas markets. Read the full […]
Cottonwood Group Expands Senior Leadership

Cottonwood Group (Cottonwood), a private equity real estate investment firm, announced today that Mark Green has joined the firm as Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer (CIO), and Jeffrey Horowitz has been promoted to Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cottonwood founder and CEO Alexander Shing made the announcement. “Cottonwood is expanding its leadership […]
The Next Real Estate Boom

By: Scott Russell and Maxwell Rittner As commercial real estate continues to adapt to shifting economic conditions, emerging trends are reshaping how investors, occupiers and employers approach the market. Cottonwood Group’s Scott Russell and Maxwell Rittner explore five key trends influencing the sector’s future, including human capital, evolving tenant expectations and the lasting effects of […]
$104M Acquisition & Renovation Loan for Scottsdale Resort Hotel

Cottonwood Group (Cottonwood), a private equity real estate investment firm, announced today the firm closed on a $104 million acquisition and renovation loan for The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, a destination hotel located at 7700 E. McCormick Parkway in Scottsdale, Arizona acquired by Florida-based commercial real estate investment and development firm Driftwood Capital (Driftwood). […]
What Do Investors Look For When Placing Money in a New CRE Fund?

By: Jenn Elliot The introduction of the Cottonwood Founders Portfolio Fund increases interest in Cottonwood’s longstanding relationship with loyal investors. Tinchuck Ng, managing director and head of investments with Cottonwood Management LLC, shared insights into the thought process behind the development of this multi-strategy fund and the perspectives of investors involved. Read the full article […]
The Complex World of Hotel Financing

By: Michael Phillips As the hospitality industry navigated the long-term financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, lenders and borrowers adapted their strategies to meet changing market conditions. Cottonwood Group shared insights on the financing approaches and considerations that helped position hospitality assets for long-term success. Read the full article in LODGING Magazine.
Cottonwood Management Makes Big Investments in Industrial Sector

Early in the pandemic, when construction lending by commercial banks slowed, Cottonwood Management seized the moment. The downtown-based private equity real estate investment firm used its connections to negotiate rights to either buy or work on industrial assets. “We’ve been interested (in industrial) for a while, and Covid provided us the opportunity to access the asset […]
What CRE Investors Can Expect From Debt, Equity Sources Right Now

By: Patricia Kirk As commercial real estate adjusted to post-pandemic market conditions, new opportunities emerged across the debt and equity landscape. Cottonwood Group Senior Vice President of Investments Jeffrey Horowitz shared insights on the trends shaping the market and the opportunities investors should consider in the evolving environment. Read the full article in Wealth Management.
Cottonwood Forms $200M US Funding Platform With Chinese Giant

Cottonwood Group partnered with BCEG International Investment to launch a $200 million investment platform focused on commercial real estate opportunities across the United States. The platform targets projects requiring financing, capital investment and construction expertise, combining the strengths of both firms to support a broad range of development opportunities. Read the full article in Real […]
Cottonwood Group Unveils The Alyx, The Final Building In The EchelonSeaport Community

Cottonwood Group unveiled The Alyx at EchelonSeaport, a luxury tower with 270 apartment homes located at 131 Seaport Boulevard in the Seaport District. The rental portion of the EchelonSeaport community, The Alyx sits adjacent to the condominium residences at 133 and 135 Seaport, A Regent Collection, and presents a unique array of studio to three-bedroom […]