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Core Spaces, best known for student housing, has introduced its new build-to-rent brand, Oxenfree, with plans to build in fast-growing markets.

Core Spaces Unveils Build-to-Rent Development Brand  

Core Spaces, a vertically integrated residential real estate developer, owner and operator best known for student housing, has introduced Oxenfree, the brand for the Chicago-based company’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) platform.  

The purpose-built residences will be located in fast-growing markets across the United States, including Denver, Dallas, Austin, Nashville and Charlotte. Oxenfree’s debut communities are slated to begin delivering in Princeton, TX and Nashville in summer 2024. 

“As more generations make the conscious shift from city to suburban living, the single-family home sector is poised for greater disruption and growth than has ever been possible,” said Dan Goldberg, president, Core Spaces. “We’ve spent years listening, researching, investing and innovating to deliver communities with spaces designed to provide everything residents need, at any stage of life.” 

Core’s BTR division launched in 2020 and includes a dedicated team led by president Ron Martin and CIO Cliff Payne. 

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