Student Housing Firm Experiences Record Growth

Austin, TX, May 24, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Campus Advantage, Inc., a national student housing firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, announces the addition of 5,584 beds of additional housing to their management portfolio. These new additions bring their total count to more than 12,200 beds nationwide making Campus Advantage one of the ten largest operators of student housing in the nation. 

“The challenge of staffing growth in a dynamic industry like student housing lies in the successful recruitment and retention of top quality people” said Gary Gibson, Executive Vice President and COO of Campus Advantage. “We have succeeded in this endeavor because the country’s top operators see our management focus as a tremendous advantage for their career development”.
Since the beginning of 2006, Campus Advantage has been awarded contracts for the following student housing communities:
• The Dobie Center – Austin, TX
• Campus Lodge – Tallahassee, FL
• Campus Towers – Greenville, NC
• The Edge – Tampa, FL
• University Canyon – Austin, TX
• Willowbrook West – West Lafayette, IN
• 88 West – Champaign, IL
• University Parks – Waco, TX 

Each of these communities are privately owned off-campus student housing facilities, offering by-the-bed leasing, all-inclusive pricing, and exceptional amenities packages. Additionally, The Dobie Center and The Edge are full-service private residence halls with dining facilities. Campus Advantages’ award winning Residence Life program is implemented at each location to enhance the experience and satisfaction of students and their parents.
“Student housing management is growing increasingly sophisticated and competitive as owners and investors seek the higher returns associated with this niche in the multi-family industry,” says Michael Peter, President & CEO of Campus Advantage. “Our in-depth understanding and broad range of experience in this market gives our clients the advantage to maximize their returns.”

For more information about Campus Advantage, please go to www.CampusAdv.com or call Michael Peter at 512.472.6222.

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