The NRP Group marked the financial close and groundbreaking of a 340-unit, mixed-income housing community in Anna, Texas.

The development will provide high-quality housing for residents within a range of income levels, with 40% of units designated for individuals and families earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) and 10% of units reserved for those earning 60% AMI.

Located at 900 S. Buddy Hayes Blvd. at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 75 and White Street, the community’s strategic placement offers convenient access to major employment hubs in McKinney, Sherman and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Tailored to meet the needs of Anna’s growing population, the development features a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences designed to appeal to singles, couples and young professionals.

The project’s design draws inspiration from Anna’s modern City Hall, medical facilities and schools, incorporating neutral tones and sleek, contemporary architecture. The development will feature one four-story building that includes the clubhouse and primary amenities, along with 10 three-story residential buildings that provide garage and carport options across the 15-acre site.

A signature element of the project is a 2.5-acre public park, which will provide a vibrant outdoor destination for both residents and the broader Anna community. With direct connectivity to the city’s extensive hike and bike trail system, the public park will offer two pickleball courts, an oversized dog park, a covered pavilion and dedicated parking for visitors. 

Residents will also have access to an expansive suite of resort-style amenities, including a pool with lounge seating and grilling stations, an outdoor entertainment area with covered TVs and games and a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center equipped for both cardio and strength training. The clubhouse will house a clubroom, a library and podcasting studio, catering to professionals and creatives seeking flexible live-work spaces.

Completion is expected in early 2026.

Demand for office space did not increase across the United States in January and February of this year. This might not seem surprising considering the office sector’s struggles. But it is significant.

Why? This marked the first time in 20 months that demand for office space did not increase on a year-over-year basis during the first two months of the year.

That’s one of the big takeaways from the latest VTS Office Demand Index, a report looking at the state of the U.S. office market during the first quarter of the year.

In better news, though, VTS reported that office leasing activity did rise during March. That helped erase the dip in office lease transactions in January and February. With that surge, office demand rose 4.6% in the first quarter of this year when compared to the same three months in 2024.

What caused the dip in leasing activity in the first quarter? VTS pointed to a growing uncertainty in the economy thanks to recent tensions in global trade. Declining job postings, slower hiring and broader concerns over unpredictable policy shifts likely played a role, too, according to VTS.

In compiling its reports, VTS calculates a single number that encapsulates the level of demand for office space. According to the latest data from VTS, national demand for office space in the United States stood at 68. That number is roughly two-thirds of the national office sector’s pre-pandemic level, showing just how far demand for office space has fallen in recent years.

As VTS points out, Job postings and hiring continued to fall in the first quarter, with job postings declining steadily across nearly all major sectors during the past two years.

The new hire rate — the percentage of employed workers who started their jobs within the past month — has dropped from around 4.5% in early 2022 to about 3.4% as of early 2025, a level not seen since the early 2010s.

“At first glance, a cooling labor market might seem like bad news for the health of the office sector — but the opposite could be true,” said Nick Romito, chief executive officer of VTS, in a statement. “In recent years, hiring surged, but employers had limited leverage to bring employees back to the office. Now, as jobs become harder to come by, employers are in a stronger position to require in-office attendance with less resistance.”

The recent slowdown in office demand is disproportionately impacting New York and Los Angeles, two markets that had previously led the recovery, VTS said. In contrast, cities that have lagged in the broader office market rebound, often due to higher rates of remote work with greater exposure to the tech sector, are now emerging as relative bright spots.

San Francisco, long a hub for the tech industry, which has been especially conducive to remote work, posted the largest year-over-year increase in office demand, with a 32% rise from March 2024.

New York City and Los Angeles were the only markets to record a year-over-year decline in office demand. Demand fell 4.7% in New York from March 2024. Even with that fall, though, the New York City market still boasts the highest overall demand for office space in the country, according to VTS.

Los Angeles saw a dip in office demand of 13% in the first quarter, though it still ranks as the city with the second-highest demand for office space, VTS reported.

Andy Tandon has transitioned into a new role as Vice President & General Manager of Turner Construction’s Data Center / Mission Critical work across Texas, operating within our Advanced Technologies Group (ATG). This move reflects Turner’s long-term commitment to supporting the expanding demand in the data center sector, locally and nationwide. In his 25-year tenure, his leadership has helped shape the Houston office, and this role enables him to focus on one of Turner’s fastest growing markets.

Windy Hill Development welcomes Chris Tysdal as Director of Land. Chris brings extensive real estate analysis, sales and investment experience across Texas markets. He’ll lead land acquisition, management and entitlement for Houston-area residential developments. Chris previously worked with Forestar Development Group, Lennar Homes, and Investment Realty Co. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in real estate from Texas A&M University.

Windy Hill Development welcomes Alexander Ryan as Development Manager. He brings expertise in real estate acquisition, development, and financial analysis. Previously, Alexander held roles at Venterra Realty, Vero Sade, CBRE, and InterLinc Mortgage Services. Alexander served in the U.S. Army as an airborne ranger infantryman. He holds a master’s degree in real estate from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Houston.

Zarin joins the commercial real estate transaction team with twenty-plus years of legal experience specializing in the full lifecycle of ground-up development. Zarin previously served as senior underwriting counsel at First American Title. Her deep knowledge of the title industry and insight into underwriting decisions enhance the value we deliver to our clients.

Zarin received her B.S. degree in architecture from M.I.T in 1998 and her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2002.