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Shane LaFave Shares Growth and Innovation Strategies in Tax Credit Advisor Feature

July 28, 2026
Roers Companies Chief Operating Officer Shane LaFave was recently featured in Tax Credit Advisor's "Breaking Ground" interview series. In conversation with National Housing & Rehabilitation Association President and CEO Peter Bell, Shane shared insights on housing development, investor relationships, innovation, and the strategies that help create successful communities. Building Through Relationships A key topic of discussion was the unique investor model that...
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Texas Trade Partners Recognized at Builder’s Best Awards

June 22, 2026
Every multifamily community starts with a vision, but it takes dozens of skilled trade partners to bring that vision to life. Roers Cos. recently hosted its Builder's Best Awards in Austin, Texas, bringing together trade partners and team members to recognize the individuals and companies building multifamily communities across the region. The Builder's Best Awards is an annual recognition program...
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2026 Investor Conference Brings Together Industry Experts and Investment Partners

June 10, 2026
Roers Companies welcomed approximately 250 investors, partners, and industry leaders to its annual investor conference on June 4, 2026, bringing together attendees for an afternoon of market insights, meaningful conversations, and a look at the opportunities shaping the future of multifamily real estate. Held in Minneapolis, the annual event provided an opportunity for investors to connect directly with Roers Cos....
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Roers Companies to Expand Executive Leadership

May 14, 2026
Roers Companies announced this week that it is launching a search for a President to join the company’s executive leadership team to help lead the organization into its next chapter. The addition of this role reflects the continued evolution and maturity of the company. Adding a president provides even deeper leadership capabilities across the organization as Roers Cos. continues building...
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Team Members Rally Around Onsite Teams During “Heart for Home” Event

April 27, 2026
Roers Companies recently brought together team members for a “Heart for Home” day of service at Savor Apartments in West St. Paul. Held in recognition of Onsite Teams Day, the event gave more than 25 volunteers the opportunity to support property management staff while helping enhance the community and prepare the property for warm days ahead. Throughout the day, volunteers...
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On Track for What’s Next: All Aboard 2026 Takeaways

April 15, 2026
From April 8–9, teams across Roers Companies gathered for the 2026 All Aboard Conference at The Depot in Minneapolis. It was a chance to step back, align on where we’re headed, and build momentum for the year ahead. Numerous sessions, activities, and celebrations made for a memorable two days together. Progress Happens Mile by Mile Throughout the conference, one message...
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Video: Resident Voices from Roers Companies Properties

March 27, 2026
At Roers Companies, creating communities where people feel truly at home is at the heart of everything we do. Our latest video brings that mission to life through the voices of our residents. In this new feature, residents from across our portfolio share their experiences living in Roers Companies communities. Their stories reflect the everyday moments that define home: feeling...
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2025 in Review: A Year Powered by Progress

January 5, 2026
2025 was a year defined by momentum — and by people and partnerships who made it possible. Our team developed projects, built homes, and fostered investor relationships. We supported our residents, gave back, and celebrated together throughout the year. Quality and care for our residents remained central, guiding how we showed up on job sites and in the communities we...
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Kent Roers Featured on The Jake and Gino Show

November 12, 2025
Roers Companies Co-Founder and Owner Kent Roers was a recent guest on The Jake & Gino Show, the flagship podcast of real estate entrepreneurs Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro. Known for deep dives with industry leaders, the show explores how real estate professionals build wealth and scale impact. In a candid conversation, Kent shared how he and his brother Brian...
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Celebrating Major Company Milestones

September 12, 2025
Roers Companies is proud to celebrate three major milestones: $4 billion in development, 100 project closings, and 15,000 homes built or underway since our founding in 2012. These achievements represent the power of collaboration. Every community we build is the result of trusted partnerships between our employees and city leaders, financial institutions and housing agencies, trade partners, investors, and countless...
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Builder’s Best Awards Celebrate Minnesota Trade Partners

July 15, 2025
Roers Companies' first-ever Builder’s Best Awards took place Thursday, July 10, at our Oberon site in Maplewood, Minnesota. This new annual tradition honors the outstanding trade partners who bring our projects to life — recognizing the individuals and companies whose dedication and craftsmanship make each new community we develop possible. The event brought together an incredible group of industry professionals...
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Brian Roers Joins Podcast, Discusses Building our Culture

July 9, 2025
Roers Companies builds culture through our values, which serve as a blueprint for team members when making decisions, interacting with others, and going about their workday. In a recent episode of the Culture Architects podcast, Co-Founder and Owner Brian Roers sat down with host David J. Friedman to share how Roers Cos. has intentionally designed a culture rooted in shared...
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Find Your Next Home Faster with Our New Renter Website

June 13, 2025
At Roers Companies, we’re making it easier than ever for renters to find a home that fits their lifestyle. We’re excited to introduce www.LiveAtRoersCos.com — a brand-new, renter-focused website designed to simplify the apartment search experience across all Roers Cos.-managed communities. Built with ease of navigation in mind, the site offers prospective residents a suite of tools to explore available...
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Kent Roers Featured on iHeart Radio’s CEOs You Should Know

June 10, 2025
We pride ourselves on creating thoughtfully designed and amenity-rich communities that go beyond housing. We create places where people truly feel at home. This vision was front and center during Roers Companies' Co-Founder and Owner Kent Roers’ recent interview on the iHeart Radio podcast "CEOs You Should Know." In the conversation, Kent shared the story of how Roers Companies came...
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Steve Forbes Headlines 2025 Investor Conference

May 12, 2025
Roers Companies was proud to host our 2025 Investor Conference on May 8 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, a fittingly inspiring venue for an evening dedicated to exploring the future of multifamily investment. Guests heard from a great lineup of speakers, including financial media leader Steve Forbes and multifamily market analyst Carl Whitaker, who offered compelling insights on economic...
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RGC South Completes First Project

May 8, 2025
Ryder Ridge in Austin, Texas has officially received its Certificate of Occupancy, marking a major milestone for the southern region of Roers Companies’ in-house general contracting arm, Roers General Contracting (RGC). The project includes 224 affordable apartment homes across nine buildings, a centrally located clubhouse, and top-tier amenities. As the first completed project by RGC South, Ryder Ridge represents the...
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Affordable Housing News Highlights Roers Cos.

April 22, 2025
Roers Companies is honored to be featured in the Winter 2024 issue of Affordable Housing News, where Chief Operating Officer Shane LaFave shares how the firm is driving sustainable growth in affordable housing while staying true to our entrepreneurial roots. Since launching in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed over 14,000 units nationwide, representing more than $3.7 billion in total project...
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Authority Magazine Shares Kent Roers’ Keys to Real Estate Success

March 24, 2025
Roers Companies Co-Founder and Owner Kent Roers was recently interviewed by Authority Magazine as part of their “Five Things You Need to Know to Succeed in the Real Estate Industry” series. The article, authored by journalist Aaron Weiner, highlights Kent’s entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned from early challenges, and the leadership values that have helped Roers Cos. become a national leader...
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Energized for 2025: Momentum Conference Takeaways

January 22, 2025
From January 15-17, the Roers Companies team gathered for the highly anticipated Momentum 2025 Conference. This three-day event brought employees together to connect, learn, and celebrate while energizing everyone for the year ahead. With inspiring speakers, engaging sessions, and opportunities to deepen relationships, the Momentum 2025 Conference left attendees feeling motivated and unified. A Stellar Lineup of Keynote Speakers The...
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Shane LaFave Interviewed on Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

November 15, 2024
Our Executive Vice President Shane LaFave recently joined Jonathan Greene, host of the podcast Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, to discuss Roers Companies' approach to multifamily projects. In their engaging conversation, Shane outlined how Roers Cos. leverages its in-house expertise to navigate the challenges of multifamily real estate and deliver results for investors. During the episode, Shane...
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Development Partner Logan Schmidt Shares Insights on Austin’s Multifamily Market

November 5, 2024
Logan Schmidt, a development partner with Roers Companies, recently shared his insights on the Austin Real Estate Investing podcast, hosted by Austin real estate agent and investor Jordan Moorhead. In this episode, Logan dives into the rapidly expanding Austin market and discusses the unique opportunities and challenges Roers Cos. has faced while establishing a presence in Texas. Reflecting on Roers...
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Expand Your Horizons: Discover a Career in Multifamily Construction

October 21, 2024
Are you looking for a career that offers both personal and professional fulfillment? The construction industry presents a wealth of opportunities for individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding path. With a growing demand for skilled workers and a variety of career paths, construction offers a stable and fulfilling field for those looking to expand their horizons. October is Careers in...
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Phoenix Business Journal Spotlights Affordable Housing

October 17, 2024
The Phoenix Business Journal recently spotlighted Roers Companies' expansion in the Grand Canyon State. The article by Angela Gonzales showcases recently opened Solana Villas — pictured here — as the first of several properties to welcome residents in Arizona. The interview with Executive Vice President Shane LaFave, who oversees our new development activity at Roers Cos., revealed plans to bring...
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Shane LaFave Joins The Best Ever CRE Show Podcast

October 4, 2024
Roers Companies’ Executive Vice President Shane LaFave recently appeared on The Best Ever CRE Show podcast, hosted by Joe Cornwell. He provided an in-depth look at how Roers Cos. approaches real estate development and navigates the complexities of today’s multifamily market. As Roers Cos. continues to grow its presence nationwide, LaFave shared key insights into the company’s strategies for identifying new...
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Video: Exploring Careers in Property Management

September 27, 2024
Roers Companies is proud to be a vertically integrated real estate firm, which means we oversee every aspect of our developments—from construction to property management. This alignment allows us to streamline processes and strengthen efficiencies, ensuring that our goals as both owners and property managers are closely connected. In doing so, we create a cohesive, high-quality experience across all of...
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Shane LaFave Shares Insights on Twin Cities Multifamily Market

September 13, 2024
In a recent feature by Multi-Housing News, Shane LaFave, executive vice president at Roers Companies, provided valuable insights into the multifamily housing landscape in the Twin Cities. LaFave oversees the company's development efforts from project conception to construction completion. "The Twin Cities doesn’t experience the steeper highs and lows like some other markets, which is attractive to some investors," LaFave...
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Strengthening Our Team: 2024 Engage Conference Highlights

July 24, 2024
The 2024 Engage Conference brought our entire team together for two powerful days of learning and collaboration July 11-12, 2024. Team members built connections, honed their skills, and celebrated achievements from the first half of the year. Now, energized and aligned, the team is setting ambitious goals for the future! Opening Insights The conference kicked off with Roers Cos.' owners...
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The Roers Brothers Talk Development, Challenges, and Achievements with Finance & Commerce

June 3, 2024
In a recent interview with Finance & Commerce, Roers Companies Owners and Co-founders Brian and Kent Roers discuss our ongoing efforts to meet housing demands, the expansive Prudential campus redevelopment in Plymouth, Minn., their inclusion as finalists for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Heartland awards, and our unique approach to multifamily construction. Article Excerpts Q: How many...
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Article Highlights Roers Cos. Leaders’ Strategy to Building a Thriving CRE Business

May 14, 2024
Roers Companies Owners and Co-founders, Brian Roers and Kent Roers, sat down with REJournals reporter Dan Rafter recently to talk about company success, the multifamily market in the Twin Cities, how investment works in regards to Roers Cos. projects, and future plans for growth. Article Excerpts "What do you enjoy about working in commercial real estate? Brian: I enjoy the positive...
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Los Angeles Times Spotlights Roers Cos.’ Unique Investment Opportunities

May 1, 2024
Roers Companies is transforming the landscape of real estate investment by offering private investors opportunities traditionally reserved for large financial institutions. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times highlights how Roers Cos. is making high-return investments accessible to everyday investors. By partnering with individual investors rather than relying on institutional equity, Roers Cos. ensures more people can benefit from...
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Building Sustainable Communities: Earth Day 2024

April 22, 2024
At Roers Companies, we believe that sustainable living is not just a trend but a responsibility. As a multifamily real estate company with projects throughout the United States, we are committed to being good stewards of the planet. This Earth Day, we are proud to highlight some of our sustainable initiatives and projects that showcase our commitment to sustainability. Renewable...
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Elevate 2024: Winter Conference Key Takeaways

January 23, 2024
Roers Companies’ Elevate 2024 conference united team members for two days of learning, growing, and connecting on January 18–19, 2024.  Kent and Brian Roers kicked off the conference with a memorable message about building a stairway to success. Attendees heard from a number of departments throughout the event about how each team contributes toward our shared purpose. On Thursday, guest...
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Reflecting on 2023 at Roers Companies

January 1, 2024
Roers Companies had a big year in 2023! From development milestones, groundbreakings, and resident move-ins to opening new regional offices, team growth, and award recognition, 2023 was one to remember. We're incredibly thankful for our team, investors, partners, and friends who made 2023 a year of many milestones and incredible memories. Cheers to more in 2024!  
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New Video Highlights Investor Experience

October 2, 2023
It's always great to hear straight from investors about why they partner with Roers Companies. What benefits have they seen while working with us? What does the investor experience look like? Investor trust and support have been instrumental in Roes Cos. success. We have developed more than $2 billion in real estate and created more than 11,000 homes in communities...
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Roers Brothers Featured on “Off the Record” Podcast

September 25, 2023
Owners and Co-Founders Kent Roers and Brian Roers discussed founding the business, brotherly competition, and company growth in a recent episode of the “Off the Record” podcast hosted by Kathy Robideau of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) and Platinum Bank CEO David Faust. From their upbringing on the farm and playing hockey together to pursuing separate careers, then deciding...
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Execute the Extraordinary: 2023 Summer Conference Key Takeaways

August 8, 2023
Roers Companies’ summer Engage conference united team members from across states, offices, and sites for three days of learning, team building, and celebration. This year’s theme was “Execute the Extraordinary,” and attendees heard from a number of internal leaders about how we plan to achieve our goals in 2023 and beyond. Owners Kent Roers and Brian Roers kicked things off...
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Realty 411 Article: Real Estate Investment Is Still A Good Idea

May 22, 2023
"In 2023, well-informed individual investors are looking to diversify their portfolios even during this time of turbulence and trepidation. While some are buckling down or momentarily bowing out, savvier investors are still pursuing a diverse mix of investments to position themselves to do more than just weather the storm. One ally in the battle can be private real estate investment...
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News Release: Roers Cos. Extends Investment Offering to New Market

March 8, 2023
ROERS COMPANIES EXTENDS ITS EXCLUSIVE INVESTMENT OFFERINGS TO INDIVIDUALS WORKING WITH REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORS & FAMILY OFFICES With $2 Billion in Its Diversified 11-Year-Old Portfolio, Multifamily Developer Plans Next Phase of Growth Across the U.S. with Expanded Investment Approach TWIN CITIES, MINN. — March 13, 2023 — In just over 10 years, Roers Companies grew a multi-family real estate development...
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Roers Cos. Winter Conference Highlights

January 30, 2023
The Roers Cos. team came together from offices and sites across the country last week for our semi-annual conference in Plymouth, Minn. This year's theme was Rise Above, and attendees heard from a number of internal leaders about how we can work together to execute on our lofty goals in 2023. The team enjoyed two evening events — games and...
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Roers Cos. Kicks Off First Project With RGC

January 26, 2023
Roers Companies held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, January 24 for The Espen Residences in Oakdale, Minnesota which will mark the company’s first project with our new in-house general contracting group, RGC. Roers General Contracting (RGC), a division of Roers Companies, was created in response to a growing need to build high-quality projects while remaining on schedule and on budget....
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Announcing Roers General Contracting (RGC)

January 3, 2023
Roers Companies has announced we will be adding general contracting to our extensive list of specialties that currently consists of development, investment, construction, and property management. Roers General Contracting (RGC), a division of Roers Companies, was created in response to a growing need to build high-quality projects while remaining on schedule and on budget. RGC provides several services that extend...
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Roers Companies Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

July 25, 2022
Roers Companies is celebrating 10 years of business in 2022. We are grateful for the people who have worked alongside us throughout the past decade, and we can't wait to see what we can achieve together by year 20! Check out the video below to hear from our founders. Hear how Roers Companies was started and what's next for our...
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Core Living Becomes Roers Cos.

March 22, 2022
Roers Cos.' property management division, Core Living, has joined together with our commercial real estate development group under one name. Core Living has been a subsidiary of Roers Cos. since the company was founded in 2013, with shared ownership, an integrated leadership team, a single corporate office, and staff of both companies working side by side on new developments as...
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Affordable Housing Expansion in Texas

October 14, 2021
Roers Companies is expanding into the Lone Star State with a 300-unit affordable housing complex in Hutto — with more projects potentially on the way for Central and North Texas. The three-story complex, tentatively named The Narrows Apartments, will be federally subsidized as Section 42 housing. The program allows developers to sell tax credits in return for keeping rents restricted...
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Star Tribune: As 2020 Winds Down, Roers Cos. is Ramping Up

December 22, 2020
Roers Cos. Sees Opportunities in Changing Rental Housing Market The following excerpt appeared in a 12/18/2020 article by Jim Buchta in the Minneapolis Star Tribune As 2020 winds down, Roers Cos. is ramping up. The Twin Cities-based apartment developer is responding to changing market conditions with a national expansion that has nearly tripled a development staff that will be tasked...
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Roers Triples Down on Real Estate Development

December 14, 2020
Media Release Roers Companies Triples Down on Real Estate Development MINNETONKA, MINN. — November 30, 2020 — Roers Cos. is declaring its clear intent to thwart the economic chaos of 2020 and seize new opportunities that invest in long-term growth for the firm. The multi-family real estate developer, already ranked as a top-five Twin Cities developer, typically kicks off six...
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Leaders Interviewed About Coronavirus Impact on Development

March 19, 2020
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal dug into what the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means for the Twin Cities' building boom in an article this week. Among the concerns mentioned in the article is the importance of building inspections, permit reviews, and other local government approval steps throughout the development process. Roers Companies Owner and Co-Founder Brian Roers stated in the article,...
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Business Journal Spotlights How Roers Cos. Became One of the Biggest Twin Cities Developers

January 16, 2020
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently released its list of top development companies in the Twin Cities metro area, where Roers Cos. landed at #5. The Business Journal’s Nick Halter wrote an accompanying feature article that helps illuminate the drivers behind our success. “Roers Cos. has been a sizable developer for several years, but flew under the radar here in...
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