Our teams around the country wrapped up another successful #CortlandCommitmentWeek last week! We are so proud of our associates coming together to help out their local communities by providing meals to people experiencing food insecurity and cleaning up spaces that are built to provide assistance to those in need.
Cortland has once again made the National Multifamily Housing Council's list of Top 50 Owners and Top 50 Managers for 2026! Ranking even higher on these lists than we did in 2025 is a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing an above-and-beyond experience for our residents and value to our investors. Thank you, NMHC! NMCH Top 50 Owners List: https://lnkd.in/ee-NESRV
We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Glasgow as Vice President of Brand Strategy and Experience at Cortland. Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience shaping consumer-driven brand strategies and designing elevated experiences across global hospitality and lifestyle sectors. In her new role, she will lead Cortland’s national resident experience strategy and execution of our brand vision across our multifamily portfolio, enhancing the resident experience and strengthening our presence in the market. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to deliver thoughtful, hospitality-driven living experiences for our residents while driving long-term performance across our communities. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to the team!
We’re excited to share that our CEO, Steven DeFrancis, recently joined The Distribution podcast to talk about Cortland’s journey and how the multifamily industry continues to evolve. He reflects on how operational excellence, brand trust, and a commitment to the resident experience have shaped our growth and positioned us for the future. It’s a thoughtful conversation and a great look into the vision that drives our work every day.
As we near the end of 2025, we are taking a moment to reflect on the past year that has been filled with above-and-beyond moments for our residents and our team. We are proud to know our communities feel like home to so many because of the dedication of our associates and the presence of our incredible residents. We look forward to 2026 knowing it will be filled with even more memories, achievements and growth, and we can't wait to have you right there with us.
We're proud to share Cortland's first Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) results. Our strong performance across all modules reflects Cortland’s commitment to responsible investing and sustainability and highlights our effective integration of ESG into investment decisions. hashtag#Multifamily hashtag#Cortland hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#ESG
We’re excited to share that Cortland has officially closed on the acquisition of 19 multifamily communities from Elme Communities, adding nearly 6,000 apartment homes across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Atlanta. This milestone reflects the strategic leadership of Steven DeFrancis and our executive team, whose vision continues to shape Cortland’s growth in key markets. It’s a meaningful step forward in our journey, and we’re looking forward to bringing our resident-first approach to these communities, enhancing the living experience through thoughtful renovations and elevated service. Thank you to Paul McDermott and the Elme Communities team for their partnership, and to everyone involved in bringing this transaction to a successful close. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edpyHftU hashtag#Cortland hashtag#Multifamily hashtag#RealEstate hashtag#ResidentExperience
We are thrilled to welcome Richard Munger as our new Executive Vice President of Development! With an impressive career spanning over three decades, Richard brings a wealth of experience in multifamily residential development. His proven track record in leading complex, multi-market projects will be instrumental as we continue to expand and deliver exceptional communities. In his new role, Richard will oversee the planning, growth, and execution of all development activities, driving the origination and delivery of future properties. His vision aligns perfectly with Cortland’s commitment to leadership and innovation in the multifamily sector. Join us in welcoming Richard to the Cortland team! We are excited for the future and confident that his leadership will further enhance our community offerings and growth. hashtag#CortlandLiving hashtag#MultifamilyDevelopment hashtag#RealEstate
nnovation is at the heart of what we do at Cortland. Multi-Housing News recently featured Mike Gomes, our Chief Experience Officer, in an article for their October 2025 issue. The article highlights how our AI tool, Cortney, helps handle inbound leasing inquiries, allowing our teams to focus on providing personalized, human-centered service. This coverage underscores how Cortland is pioneering agentic AI to enhance efficiency, streamline leasing, and elevate the resident experience. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRR_KZg7 hashtag#PropTech hashtag#Multifamily hashtag#Innovation hashtag#AI hashtag#ResidentExperience hashtag#Cortland
Over the past few years, Cortland has made meaningful progress in advancing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Today, we are proud to share that those efforts have once again been recognized on a global scale. Both of Cortland’s flagship funds, CGI and Fund V, have earned 5-star GRESB ratings for 2025, ranking highly among peers and exceeding global benchmarks! GRESB is the leading ESG benchmark for real estate. This recognition reflects the strength of our sustainability efforts and our commitment to long-term value creation. A huge thank you goes to our teams for all the work they’ve done to position Cortland as a leader in ESG. Together, we are making significant progress toward a more sustainable future. hashtag#GRESB hashtag#ESG hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#Cortland hashtag#Multifamily Cortland pays a fee to submit individual investment vehicles to GRESB. Results are provided for the current 2025 GRESB submission. Details on the real estate assessment and scoring can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dniRdc_f
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