Dec. 17, 2020 – The Connor Group successfully closed $183 million in acquisitions over the course of eight days. The Dayton-based real estate investment firm expanded in three markets and is on pace to exceed $1.3 billion in transactions in 12 months. “We’ve found in times of adversity; there are plenty of opportunities if you have the right people, plans and processes,” managing partner and CEO Larry Connor said. “As a result, we’ve acquired three phenomenal properties in key markets where we’ve been extremely selective.” Connor Group re-entered the Indianapolis market with the acquisition of The Domain at Bennett Farms, a 219-unit property. The $40.5 million purchase is located in the Zionsville area and “checked all of the boxes” for the acquisitions team. It’s the first property it’s purchased in Indianapolis in more than a decade. “Frankly, we’ve been searching in Indianapolis for the last three years,” Connor said. “It’s currently one of the top growth markets in the Midwest, and it’s a market where we will deliver exceptional results for our investors.” In Tampa, the real estate investment firm closed a $93.25 million deal Tuesday, acquiring Bayside Arbors. The 436-unit property is the second acquisition in the Tampa area, […]
Sept. 8, 2020 – The Connor Group announced six partner promotions at the company’s first-ever national awards broadcast in August. Associates promoted to partner include Brad Dykes, regional vice president, Jessica Clark, area manager, Amanda Barnes, property manager, Jon Coontz, maintenance, Brittney Merritt, maintenance and Zach Rainwater, recruiting. “People make the difference,” founder and managing partner Larry Connor said. “We have great systems and strategies, but without the right people none of that matters. As a company, we also believe in sharing the wealth. It’s the right thing to do.” The Dayton-based real estate investment firm used innovative solutions to reward and recognize associates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, the company announces partner promotions in-person at biannual awards breakfast celebrations. This year it launched a national awards broadcast across its 14 markets to celebrate promotions while following social distancing recommendations. “We saw an opportunity to raise the bar and recognize elite performers on a national level,” said Connor. “The broadcast recognized six new partners, 10 national award winners, and more than 350 regional award-winners across 40 properties.” The partnership program at The Connor Group is unique. Partnership is open to anyone, in any position within the company. Each partner holds […]
