It’s been a busy start to 2026 for Arlington Properties and its related investment arms, as the company made headlines on two major fronts: a high-profile property sale in Charlotte and a strategic acquisition in the design and engineering sector. Both deals, finalized on January 13, 2026, reflect Arlington’s evolving role in real estate development and private equity, and signal shifting dynamics in the Charlotte multifamily and national investment markets.
First, in a transaction that’s caught the attention of real estate watchers across the Southeast, Arlington Properties finalized the sale of 1001 Tyvola, a 297-unit apartment community in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Yardi Matrix data reported by Multi-Housing News, the property was acquired by Community Solutions for $66.2 million. This marks the first time the community has changed hands since its completion in 2023, underscoring both the property’s newness and its appeal in a tightening market.
To finance the deal, Community Solutions secured a $49.6 million acquisition loan from National Equity Fund, set to mature in December 2032. That’s a significant chunk of change, but it’s not hard to see why the numbers add up: 1001 Tyvola features four four-story buildings spread across a 10-acre parcel at 2051 Establishment Way, just off the busy interchange of Interstate 77 and North Carolina State Route 4. That location puts it a mere eight miles from downtown Charlotte and right across the street from big-box retailers like Costco Wholesale and ALDI—hardly a bad spot for residents looking for convenience.
The property itself offers a range of amenities that have become almost a checklist for modern multifamily communities: a fitness center, business center, clubhouse, swimming pool, and more than 340 grade-level parking spaces. The apartments come in a variety of configurations, from studios to three-bedroom units, with sizes ranging from 457 to 1,400 square feet. It’s a mix designed to attract everyone from young professionals to small families—something Arlington Properties has plenty of experience with, having developed more than 35,000 multifamily units since its founding in 1969.
This isn’t Arlington’s only recent project in Charlotte. The company also completed Tapestry University City, a 352-unit community at 5340 Periwinkle Hill Ave. While that property wasn’t part of this week’s sale, it’s another sign that Arlington remains a major player in the region’s apartment scene.
So, what does this sale say about the broader Charlotte multifamily market? The numbers tell a nuanced story. In 2025, the city saw $1.7 billion in multifamily transactions, with 43 assets changing hands at an average per-unit price of $211,828, according to Yardi Matrix. That’s a higher price per unit than in 2024, when $2.2 billion was invested across 68 properties, averaging $184,060 per unit. Fewer deals in 2025, but at higher prices—a sign that competition for quality assets is heating up, even as overall volume dips.
It’s not just Arlington making moves in Charlotte. In November 2025, a joint venture between Hillridge Capital and Broad Creek Capital bought Loft One35, a 298-unit community, for $94 million. That property, completed in 2016, was sold by Wafra Investment Advisory Group, further illustrating the ongoing churn and recalibration in Charlotte’s apartment sector.
But Arlington’s ambitions aren’t limited to real estate development and sales. On the same day as the Tyvola transaction, the company’s private investment arm, Arlington Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of Pond & Company and its subsidiaries. The deal was made possible through financing arranged with the help of global law firm White & Case LLP, which advised Arlington Capital Partners throughout the process.
Pond & Company, based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, is no ordinary acquisition. The firm is a full-service design and engineering powerhouse, specializing in regulatory-driven, high-precision services for the federal government as well as clients across the energy, infrastructure, and life sciences industries. In other words, Pond operates in some of the most complex and tightly regulated sectors in the country—a far cry from the world of apartment leasing, but a natural fit for Arlington Capital Partners, which focuses on investments in government-regulated industries.
The legal heavy lifting for the acquisition was handled by the Debt Finance team at White & Case, led by partner Brett Pallin and supported by associates Ryan Talbott and Nick Townsend, with law clerk Gabrielle Sanchez also contributing. The transaction underscores the increasing role that sophisticated legal and financial structuring plays in today’s private equity deals, especially when government contracts and compliance are in the mix.
For Arlington Capital Partners, the acquisition of Pond & Company represents a strategic bet on the continued growth of sectors where regulation and technical expertise are paramount. With the federal government and major industries investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades, energy transitions, and life sciences innovation, demand for the kind of services Pond provides is only expected to rise.
Industry analysts see this dual-pronged activity—selling a newly-built, high-end apartment community while simultaneously acquiring a specialized engineering firm—as emblematic of the broader trends shaping both real estate and private equity in 2026. On the one hand, investors are seeking out stable, income-generating assets like multifamily housing, especially in fast-growing Sun Belt cities like Charlotte. On the other, they’re looking to diversify and hedge against market swings by moving into sectors where technical barriers to entry and government oversight create durable competitive advantages.
It’s also a reminder that the lines between traditional real estate development and private equity are increasingly blurred. Firms like Arlington are leveraging their expertise—and their balance sheets—to play on both sides of the fence, building and selling physical assets while also acquiring companies that provide essential services to governments and corporations.
Of course, these deals don’t happen in a vacuum. The Charlotte multifamily market, while still robust, is showing signs of recalibration. The higher per-unit prices in 2025 compared to 2024, despite fewer transactions, suggest that buyers are willing to pay a premium for the right properties—but may be more selective in what they pursue. Meanwhile, the influx of capital into engineering and infrastructure services points to a broader shift in investment priorities as the U.S. economy adapts to new challenges and opportunities.
For residents of 1001 Tyvola, the change in ownership might not mean much day-to-day—at least not right away. But for investors, developers, and industry insiders, these back-to-back moves by Arlington signal a company that’s not just reacting to market trends, but actively shaping them.
As 2026 unfolds, all eyes will be on how Arlington and its peers navigate the evolving landscape—balancing the tried-and-true world of apartments with the high-stakes, high-reward game of specialized services. If nothing else, the events of January 13 have made one thing clear: in today’s market, adaptability and ambition are just as important as location and timing.