Phoenix Build to Rent, Single Family Rental & Master Planned Communities

Wed Mar 05, 2025

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Phoenix Build to Rent, Single Family Rental & Master Planned Communities

Name: Phoenix Build to Rent, Single Family Rental & Master Planned Communities
Start: 2025-03-05T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-05T12:00:00-07:00

Addressing Housing Affordability, Elevating Resident Experiences, Building Community-Centric Developments and Driving Sustainable Market Growth

Wednesday March 5 2025 @ 8:00 AM MST

$115.00

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Theodore Karatz

Managing Director, US Acquisitions, GTIS Partners

Ed Gorman

The president, creative visionary and business mastermind behind MODUS Development, Ed Gorman created a unique solution to eco-friendly urban living by combining his aptitude for technology and design with his extensive background in real estate development. What started as an idea of innovative housing with location, design and technology at its core, has since led MODUS to become the leading developer of eco-friendly living featuring innovative buildings with award-winning environmentally friendly designs located in prime urban areas. Not only is Gorman’s MODUS Development nationally recognized as one of the premier developers of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-H), but he was also among the first in the nation – and the first in Arizona – to unveil net zero energy living spaces. Prior to MODUS Development, Gorman began his career with technology companies AT&T, Apriva and Iridium Satellite. Followed by years spent in real estate development, which included site acquisition, design, construction, and financing. Gorman is a LEED accredited professional, Urban Land Institute (ULI) member, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) member, and is a board advisor for the Arizona State University Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) program, which is also where he received his MBA following his Bachelor’s of Science from the University of South Carolina. Now considered a pioneer in the industry, Gorman has continued to keep MODUS Development on the cutting edge of urban living. Projects such as The Galleries at Turney in Phoenix, AZ and Parc Riviera in San Diego, CA solidified his standing as a leader among his peers, while upcoming residential projects that are currently under development in Arizona and California – MZ Townhomes in Scottsdale, AZ was recently unveiled as the first zero energy housing project in the state, with three more projects to be unveiled in 2016 – will continue to keep him at the forefront of innovative, energy-efficient living.

MODUS Development

President

Ed Gorman

President, MODUS Development

Joe Blackbourn

Joe Blackbourn founded Everest Holdings in 2002. In twenty-five plus years in the real estate industry, Joe has had direct involvement with the investment side of transactions with aggregate value well in excess of $2 billion, including office buildings, master-planned communities, multifamily communities, shopping centers, hotel properties, business parks, mixed-use developments, residential land, commercial land, mortgage pools, and portfolios of distressed assets. His experience includes successful outcomes for many complex underwriting, capitalization and asset management challenges. Blackbourn’s experience includes involvement in 3 million square feet of improved office buildings, 2,500+ hotel rooms, residential communities comprised of 7,500+ approved dwelling units and several millions of square feet of potential development rights on commercial land. He estimates that these investments have produced an aggregate, weighted internal rate of return in excess of 25 percent. Mr. Blackbourn holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and performed post-graduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Arizona State University. He is active in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as a member of a national product council and a past Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer of the Arizona District Council. He currently serves on ULI Arizona’s Executive Committee and Chairs YLG’s Partnership Forum, ULI’s model mentorship program. Joe is a member of Lambda Alpha International and the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of First Place Arizona, an organization formed to develop a new residential prototype for adults with developmental disorders and is on the Advisory Board for ASU’s Master in Real Estate Development transdisciplinary program. Past service includes membership on Arizona State University’s Council for Design Excellence and service on the Boards of Directors for SARRC (Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center), and Kivel Campus of Care, a leading continuous care facility serving the Jewish community of Greater Phoenix.

Everest Holdings

President

Joe Blackbourn

President, Everest Holdings

Tony Chen

Senior Managing Director, Crescent Communities

Brent Long

President, Development, Christopher Todd Communities

Carter Froelich

Managing Principal, Launch Development Finance Advisors

Pam Giss

Principal, Launch Development Finance Advisors

WHY THIS MATTERS

What You'll Learn:

With the average monthly mortgage payment for a newly purchased home being 52% higher than the average monthly rent payment in Q2 2024, how is this affordability gap influencing the demand for single-family rentals and build-to-rent communities in Phoenix? What strategies should developers adopt to capitalize on this trend?
With over 38% rent growth in Phoenix since the pandemic, how can investors ensure sustained tenant retention in the SFR sector?
What are the top-performing amenities in existing SFR, BTR and master-planned communities in Phoenix, and how do they compare to national trends?
With around 7,400 build-to-rent units in Phoenix’s pipeline, what role do unique amenities play in preventing market saturation?
How can Phoenix MPCs incorporate multi-use spaces to cater to evolving community and lifestyle needs?

How You’ll Do More Business: The Phoenix housing market is experiencing a transformative shift as affordability challenges drive increased demand for single-family rentals and build-to-rent communities. With rental prices rising and thousands of units in the pipeline, developers are navigating the balance between tenant retention and market saturation. Attendees will gain insights into the top-performing amenities, strategies for addressing affordability gaps and how master-planned communities are evolving to meet changing lifestyle and housing demands. Whether exploring new investments, improving operational efficiency or identifying market gaps, this event will equip you with the tools to strengthen your position in Phoenix’s dynamic housing market.

Who attends: Owners, developers, investors, property managers, general contractors, brokers, public officials, architects, tenants, engineers and professionals moving the Valley’s rental landscape forward.

Why should you attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry so you can identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:45 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Unlocking Potential: The Future of SFR How Single-Family Rentals Are Filling the Housing Gap
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Beyond Basics: Amenities Redefining Modern Housing How Features and Services Elevate Resident Satisfaction
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Community by Design: The Evolution of Phoenix's MPCs Fostering Connection and Convenience Through Thoughtful Development
11:30 AM 12:00 PM	Closing Networking