URS Capital Partners' Expansive Strategies in 2025
In the face of a competitive and unpredictable real estate market, URS Capital Partners has demonstrated a strategic approach to growth, highlighted in their recently released 2025 Year in Review. This vertically integrated multifamily investment firm has successfully navigated through turbulent waters while positioning itself for future opportunities.
Noteworthy Investment Activities
Throughout 2025, URS made significant strides with two multi-family property acquisitions and entered into agreements for a third property, slated to finalize in early 2026. The three projects include:
- - Palms at Edgewater, an impressive community of 288 units located in Charleston, SC,
- - Townes at Prior, which comprises 117 units situated in Wilmington, NC, and
- - Saddlebrook Apartments, a notable site featuring 267 units in Nashville, TN, expected to close next year.
The firm successfully procured these properties at an advantageous cost basis, significantly below previous market peaks and replacement costs. As Christopher Urso, URS’s Managing Partner stated, “2025 was a year of disciplined execution in a continued challenging operating environment.” This sentiment reflects URS's ability to adeptly grow its asset base while also investing in technological advancements and operational stability.
Growth in Investor Relations
URS Capital Partners did not just focus on property acquisitions; they also worked on expanding their high-net-worth investor base, forming new partnerships aimed at ensuring sustained capital availability. This growth was achieved through a relationship-driven, deal-by-deal investment approach, which is fundamental to their operational philosophy.
Development Platform Advancements
Continuing its development efforts, URS made significant progress on various projects in 2025. One noteworthy initiative includes the
Cypress Point, a 180-unit ground-up multifamily development in the burgeoning Lake Norman area of Charlotte, NC, showcasing their commitment to expanding their portfolio while enhancing tenant offerings.
By the conclusion of 2025, URS reported robust figures including:
- - $620 million in assets under management,
- - 15 properties across five states, contributing to a total of 2,889 units,
- - $284.7 million in investor equity and over 300 investors,
- - $91 million in refinanced debt across two assets.
This solid operational performance is indicative of URS’s strategic approach amid heavy market competition.
Operational Excellence
Despite the challenges, such as elevated new supply in the multifamily sector, URS managed to uphold strong operational metrics. The company recorded an impressive
95–96% occupancy rate at the year-end, along with a
1.5%–2% growth in renewal rents. Notably, they reduced concessions across stabilized assets by leveraging active management and cutting-edge pricing technologies, reaffirming their expertise in market operations.
Chris Gorman, Managing Director of Investments at URS, emphasized, “Our focus on disciplined underwriting, data-driven pricing, and hands-on execution has allowed us to maintain occupancy and optimize performance.”
A Bright Future Ahead
Looking forward, URS anticipates increased opportunities as new supply constraints ease in 2026, alongside an adjustment in transaction pricing. They intend to concentrate on acquiring and developing strategically located workforce housing properties, which hold promise for durable cash flow and long-term appreciation. Furthermore, URS aims to continue growing its high-net-worth investor base by nurturing long-lasting relationships with capital partners, sustaining their growth trajectory within the multifamily sector.
Urso concluded with a note of optimism, stating, “Long-term multifamily fundamentals are strong, and URS is positioned to benefit as the cycle normalizes.” This statement underlines the firm’s strategic vision and readiness to adapt to market changes while fostering robust growth in the future.
About URS Capital Partners
URS Capital Partners is a privately owned, vertically integrated real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily assets throughout key U.S. markets.