REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

Evernest Merges with Dodson Property Management and Enters Virginia Market

Evernest | July 01, 2022 | Read time : 2 min

Property Management
Evernest, a national, full-service real estate and property management firm, announced a merger with three divisions of Virginia-based Dodson Property Management. The merger will bring Dodson's divisions overseeing single-family property management, small multi-family buildings, and association management into the Evernest portfolio.

The merger includes Dodson's entire single-family portfolio of 2,450 units; 1,100 units under its Portfolio Management division of smaller multi-family buildings; and all Association Management operations, encompassing 170 associations and 15,000 units. The names of the divisions will change to Evernest.

The merger is Evernest's largest to date, and adds roughly 3,550 single-family homes and small multi-family units to Evernest's portfolio. The deal boosts Evernest's overall portfolio to more than 11,000 single-family homes and apartments under management nationwide and positions Evernest as one of the largest single-family and small multi-family real estate and property management firms in America. Additionally, the deal moves Evernest into the management of homeowners and condominium associations in Virginia and Florida.

This merger is really the culmination of two companies that have a similar culture, a similar tech platform, and similar teams that have built legacies in large-scale, single-family property management. A combined company will add value to Dodson and Evernest clients through shared resources, shared values, and shared systems."

Matthew Whitaker, Evernest Founder and CEO

The merger with Dodson places Evernest's property management and brokerage services into four new single-family markets: Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Williamsburg, Va., as well as Northern Virginia. Dodson has association management operations in Richmond, Northern Virginia, Williamsburg, and Sarasota, Fla. These markets add to the 18 national regions already served by Evernest's elite team of property managers and real estate brokers. Like Dodson, Evernest has focused in recent years on acquiring and merging operations to grow and better support owners and residents. The Dodson merger comes on the heels of 21 previous deals, either mergers or outright acquisitions, made by Evernest. Dodson is one of five deals Evernest has made in the second quarter of 2022 alone.

"We have a vision for our own company's growth, and felt scale was necessary to build the best leadership team in the industry and to provide our residents and clients with all of the resources possible to ensure that they have a quality experience," said Duke Dodson, President and CEO of Dodson Companies. "We're extremely close with Matthew and the team at Evernest and have worked together over the years to build our businesses from the ground up, share best practices, and help one another grow, so we felt very comfortable in taking this big step to come together as one."

Dodson's existing leadership, operations, and property/association management teams will remain in place in the markets the company serves. Both property owners and residents will experience a seamless transition, maintain the same team members they know, and see continually improving processes and systems. Publicly, Dodson signage will change to Evernest. Dodson's Commercial, Development and short-term rental divisions remain independent and are not included in the Evernest merger.

Adds Whitaker: "As we expand into Virginia, and join forces with the Dodson team, we're excited to help residents, owners, and investors achieve their real estate goals and show them what a great property and association management company can be."

About Evernest
Based in Birmingham, Ala., Evernest operates in 25 real estate markets across the country. It is one of the nation's largest single-family and small multi-family investment broker and property management provider. The firm manages more than 11,000 homes for over 4,100 owners, brokers more than 1,000 investment deals annually, and has made the Inc5000 list five of the last six years. 

About the Dodson Companies
Dodson was founded in 2007 as a property management and real estate company dedicated to the needs of investor owners and tenants. Today, Dodson operates a commercial property management and brokerage division, Dodson Commercial; a real estate development group, Dodson Development; and a short-term rental management division.

Spotlight

Real Estate Asset Management's complexity and impact on portfolio performance have affected businesses and investments. Explore insights to simplify the process.

Spotlight

Real Estate Asset Management's complexity and impact on portfolio performance have affected businesses and investments. Explore insights to simplify the process.

Related News

REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

MRI Software Strengthens Commitment to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

PRnewswire | May 26, 2023

MRI Software is reinforcing its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a new strategy that puts the company at the forefront of DEI action in the PropTech sector. This follows the company's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Ghilani committing to a broader CEO initiative aimed at championing such efforts in the workplace. In supporting CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM, Ghilani joined over 2,000 CEOs pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed, respected and openly discussed. "Our desire is that DEI isn't just something we do as part of our culture, but rather it is our culture," says Ghilani. "MRI will continue fostering a work environment where employees of every background can freely address challenges, present opportunities and share perspectives, as it strengthens our business and drives innovation." To help MRI attract and retain team members who identify with a wide range of diverse, often underrepresented communities such as women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+, the company has announced a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERG). The first, the Women and Allies group, was formed last year, while an LGBTQIA+ group, PRISM (Pride, Respect, Inclusion, Support at MRI), is being launched this month – with two other groups representing unique communities within the company in the process of being formed. Susan Avelluto, MRI's Chief People Officer, says: "Creating a true culture of inclusion and belonging and investing in people and communities that strengthen MRI as a workplace is critical to our ongoing success as a business. Our Employee Resource Groups, called Pride Resource Groups internally, support the company's broader DEI strategy, providing an avenue through which MRI can connect with audiences from each group's demographic – whether from a workplace standpoint or an external community and market-outreach perspective." These groups help the company address four pillars at the heart of its DEI strategy: People, Culture, Community, and Marketplace: People - underscores MRI's aim to attract, develop, engage, and retain a rich diversity within the members of its global team Culture - speaks to the need to understand, connect with and create a sense of belonging with all groups of people Community – promotes volunteerism and financial investment across a broad range of different external communities Marketplace - enables MRI to build a more inclusive employment brand and solution offering Carol Lewis, MRI's Vice President of DEI, says: "Making sure we're listening to the voices of every community and leveraging their insights to create a better working environment – as well as products and services that resonate across more audiences – is crucial to helping us sustain a diverse and inclusive business. We are dedicated to transforming lives. We're invested in DEI because this is what connects the world—where people live, work and play— in a more meaningful way." MRI has also formed strategic corporate partnerships with groups that give marginalized or underserved communities opportunities they normally would not have. These include Coding Black Females (empowering and mentoring this community), AnitaB.org (supporting women and non-binary technologists), Women in Technology International (WITI), INROADS (serving unrepresented and underserved youth) and Steel City Codes (a high school student-led non-profit educating elementary and middle-school pupils on computer science). Ghilani concludes: "Our initiatives over the last few years and our focus to further improve in this area are not just singular, programmatic actions. They're indicative of our unwavering commitment to cultivating a true sense of belonging." About MRI Software MRI Software is a leading provider of real estate software solutions that transform the way communities live, work and play. MRI's open and connected, AI-first platform empowers owners, operators and occupiers in commercial and residential property organizations to innovate in rapidly changing markets. MRI has been a trailblazer in the PropTech industry for over five decades, serving more than six million users worldwide. Through innovative solutions and a rich partner ecosystem, MRI gives real estate companies the freedom to realize their vision of building thriving communities and stronger businesses. For more information, please visit mrisoftware.com.

Read More

REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

Millennium Trust Enhances Real Estate Alternative Investment Solutions With Acquisition of Accruit

Accesswire | April 21, 2023

Millennium Trust Company, LLC, a leading provider of health, wealth, retirement and benefit solutions, today completed the acquisition of Accruit Holdings LLC (Accruit), a leading, independent Qualified Intermediary and technology service provider of real estate 1031 exchanges. The acquisition will broaden Millennium Trust's diverse solutions by giving institutional and individual clients access to world-class facilitators of all types of 1031 exchanges, one of the most popular, efficient tax deferral strategies when selling and buying real estate property used for business or investment. For more than 20 years, Millennium Trust has provided access to and custody solutions for alternative asset investments, including real estate. Utilizing Accruit's patented technology and user-friendly online software solution, Exchange Manager ProSM, clients can now take advantage of the tax benefits of leveraging 1031 exchanges and increase cash flow by deferring taxes on gains realized through the sale of qualifying real estate. "More people are turning to alternative investments like real estate to grow their retirement savings and income, so 1031 exchanges are a valuable tool when managing wealth. We help people leverage their assets to invest in alternatives like real estate, and we're excited about this step forward, pairing the highest level of administrative expertise and exceptional service with Accruit's revolutionary 1031 exchange software technology," Millennium Trust CEO Dan Laszlo said. "Clients who want to invest in real estate may be able to take advantage of additional tax savings, utilizing boutique-style service across a large volume of exchanges, which sets Accruit apart from other qualified intermediaries. Our company values and path forward are aligned, and we are thrilled to begin working with Accruit's talented industry experts to immediately bring additional value to Millennium Trust's alternative asset clients," said Erik Beck, Chief Commercial Officer of Millennium Trust. Accruit, which is headquartered in Denver, has successfully revolutionized the 1031 exchange industry over the last 23 years by operationalizing the exchange of real estate assets through technology and its unique, client-focused service. "It's an incredibly exciting time to join Millennium Trust. Our unparalleled 1031 exchange solutions and innovative online platform fit perfectly with its core markets around retirement and wealth solutions," said Brent Abrahm, President and CEO of Accruit. "Our industry experts look forward to immediately adding value to Millennium Trust's clients by providing another solution to help maximize their financial well-being." This acquisition is a part of Millennium Trust's efforts to expand its health, wealth, retirement and benefit solutions. In 2022, Millennium Trust acquired PayFlex, a provider of health savings accounts (HSAs) and other consumer-directed benefits, to broaden its services and solutions for employers, institutions, and individuals. About Millennium Trust Company Millennium Trust Company solves important business challenges through innovative financial wellness solutions that help people plan, save and invest. With clients holding more than $55 billion in assets under custody, we are committed to using our decades of expertise and strong partnership with the financial community to empower employers, advisors and institutions to help people achieve short-term and long-term financial security. Learn more at mtrustcompany.com. About Accruit Holdings Accruit Holdings boasts over 20 years in the 1031 exchange industry. Through our leading independent, national Qualified Intermediary, we provide 1031 exchange services across the U.S. and specialize in all types of exchanges from forward, reverse, build-to-suit/improvement, to specialty "non-safe harbor" reverse exchanges. We revolutionize the industry through our patented 1031 exchange workflow software by offering both SaaS and back-office solutions to the real estate marketplace. Learn more at www.accruitholdings.com.

Read More

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, MORTGAGE AND LENDING

Snapdocs Builds Integration with Finastra to Enable a Seamless Closing Process for Trustmark

Businesswire | May 03, 2023

Snapdocs, the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing platform, today announced a new integration with Finastra’s Mortgagebot loan origination system (LOS) to support Trustmark’s eClose transformation. The integration allows Trustmark’s lenders nationwide to execute closings in one centralized workflow – using Snapdocs’ digital closing platform within the MortgagebotLOS platform – to drive faster closing times, reduce operating costs, and enhance the borrower experience. This partnership is the latest of five different integrations built by Snapdocs in just 12 months to give lenders the ability to connect their technology portfolio and further streamline the shift to digital closings. “The transition to digitized processes is the most successful when the technologies in a lender’s existing stack work harmoniously together,” said Camelia Martin, Vice President, eMortgage Strategy & Industry Affairs. “Our continued effort to expand our partner network and accompanying integrations with leading providers like Finastra is essential in creating more value for the entire mortgage ecosystem.” Trustmark National Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQGS:TRMK), is already using the integration to automate the closing process across their technology ecosystem and deliver upleveled customer experiences. “Our mission since our founding in 1889 has been to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction. The integration between Snapdocs and MortgagebotLOS will build on the strong foundation we’ve built to move to digital mortgages by simplifying the eClosing process for all parties involved, and making it significantly easier for our borrowers to quickly review and sign closing packages the way they prefer,” said Robert Parker, Senior Vice President, Mortgage Services, Trustmark. With the new integration, Trustmark lenders can easily facilitate digital closings powered by Snapdocs and finalize transactions without leaving MortgagebotLOS. Lenders can order required closing documents and data within MortgagebotLOS and securely transmit them to Snapdocs to initiate the closing process. The completed documents are then encrypted and returned to MortgagebotLOS for secure storage. The result is a more efficient and transparent experience for all parties involved in the closing. “Our partnership with Snapdocs further validates our work to create a solution that’s open to innovation, and empowers our joint customers to adopt the technology and tools they need to grow in any type of market,” said Mary Kay Theriault, Director of Product Management at Finastra. “We’ve long admired Snapdocs’ work to redefine the mortgage experience and streamline what has traditionally been a very manual and labor-intensive process. This integration will only accelerate the move to digital mortgage closings and create a more efficient, secure, and transparent process for all participants.” About Snapdocs Snapdocs is the mortgage industry's leading digital closing platform. Powering millions of closings each year, Snapdocs combines an open platform, patented AI technology, an extensive settlement network, and a team of industry experts to ensure digital closing success. Our proven approach enables market-leading lenders and title companies to automate the closing process and turn it into a competitive advantage. Using Snapdocs, lenders and title companies close more loans at lower costs while delivering the modern, referral-worthy digital experience borrowers expect. For more information, please visit www.snapdocs.com. About Finastra Finastra is a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, and launched the leading open platform for innovation, FusionFabric.cloud, in 2017. It serves institutions of all sizes, providing award-winning solutions and services across Lending, Payments, Treasury & Capital Markets and Universal Banking (Retail, Digital and Commercial Banking) for banks to support direct banking relationships and grow through indirect channels, such as embedded finance and Banking as a Service. Its pioneering approach and commitment to open finance and collaboration is why it is trusted by ~8,600 institutions, including 90 of the world’s top 100 banks. For more information, visit finastra.com. About Trustmark Corporation Trustmark Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, with locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Visit www.trustmark.com for more information.

Read More