Press Release
Boston Capital Acquires Affordable Multifamily Development in Houston, TX
September 4, 2007
September 4, 2007 - Boston Capital acquired Windshire Apartments, a to-be-built, 252-unit
multifamily development in Houston, TX. The general partner is Windshire Development,
LLC, a joint venture formed by Resolution Real Estate Services, LLC and Dwayne Henson
Investments, Inc., to develop Windshire Apartments. This deal represents Boston Capital's 27th
investment in Texas over the past two years.
"Boston Capital is extremely pleased to once again partner with Steve Ford and Dwayne Henson
in the acquisition of this development, offering much-needed affordable housing to the residents
of Houston, TX," said Jeff Goldstein, Director of Real Estate at Boston Capital. "For over 30
years, we have dedicated ourselves to the creation and preservation of affordable multifamily
housing throughout the country. We look forward to increasing our commitment to families with
moderate incomes in Texas and throughout the country."
Located on a 21-acre site, Windshire Apartments will include 24 two and three-story buildings
featuring 52 one-bedroom, 112 two -bedroom and 88 three-bedroom garden-style units, available
to residents at 60 percent or less of the AMI. Eighteen apartments will be available for
occupancy by handicapped/developmentally challenged persons.
Amenities will include gated entry, a community room, a swimming pool, a fitness center,
garages, balconies and patios, storage, daycare, a playground and washer/dryer hookups.
Located near Interstate-45, Windshire Apartments will offer excellent access to downtown
Houston, the I-610 Loop, major employment centers, healthcare facilities and a variety of retail,
business and entertainment services.
On-site supportive services, to be provided by the Texas Inter-Faith Housing Corp., will be
available to residents and will include access to computer facilities, basic adult education, health
screening services, health and nutritional courses, home buyer education and social events and
activities.
About Boston Capital:
Boston Capital, headquartered in Boston, MA, is a real estate investment and advisory firm
specializing in real estate and tax advantaged investments for multifamily housing, equity
investment in market rate apartment communities and renewable energy developments. As of
June 2007, Boston Capital's holdings included over 2,700 multifamily apartment properties in
48 states and the District of Columbia, constituting nearly 158,000 apartments with a
development cost in excess of $11.5 billion. Boston Capital is the fourth largest owner/investor
of apartment properties in the country and the 11th largest owner of real estate property in
general.
For more information contact:
Allison E. Marino
Communications Associate
Boston Capital
One Boston Place
Boston, MA 02108-4406
(617) 624-8678