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Roers Companies continues to expand its impact in affordable housing, earning the No. 5 spot on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2026 list of the Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers in the nation. The ranking marks a significant jump from last year’s No. 13 placement. The annual list recognizes developers based on the number of affordable and workforce housing units that started...

The RoCo Awards are a signature event at Roers Companies. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, employees and guests gathered to recognize the individuals and teams who set the standard for excellence across the organization. When reflecting on the achievements of 2025, there is no shortage of accomplishments worth celebrating. Each RoCo winner represents what it means to live out our...

Roers Companies has once again earned national recognition on the 2026 National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) 50 rankings, the annual ranking of the nation’s top apartment owners, managers, developers, builders, and syndicators. For the fourth consecutive year, Roers Cos. has made the Top Developer's list, securing the 19th spot among the largest apartment developers in the country. Additionally, Roers Cos....

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal has released its 2026 list of the Largest Real Estate Developers in the Twin Cities, and Roers Companies is proud to be ranked No. 2! The annual list ranks developers based on square footage broken ground in the metro area over the past three years, highlighting active development across the Twin Cities. This year’s ranking...

Finance & Commerce has named Shane LaFave, chief operating officer at Roers Companies, to its 2025 POWER List. This recognition represents his fourth time being named among Minnesota’s most influential commercial real estate development leaders. In his interview, Shane emphasized that while development challenges are often viewed through financing and deal-making, long-term success is driven by collaboration, disciplined execution, and...

Roers Companies is proud to share that our Owner and Co-founder, Brian Roers, has been recognized as the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB/SJU). The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrate alumni who launch and lead ventures, seize opportunities, and create lasting value...

Roers Companies is proud to share the outstanding results from this year’s 30th Annual MADACS Awards Gala, hosted by the Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) on September 19. The MADACS Awards (Multi Housing Achievement in Design, Advertising, and Community Support) are among the most prestigious honors in Minnesota for the multifamily industry. The event recognizes excellence across property management, marketing,...

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Utah recognized Solis at Jackson Station as a Project of Distinction at the annual Excellence in Construction awards banquet. This award celebrates outstanding execution, innovation, and craftsmanship in the state’s most notable construction projects. Located in Salt Lake City, Solis delivers 363 affordable housing units and an impressive lineup of resident amenities, including...

We’re proud to share that Roers Companies has once again been named a Top Workplace for 2025, marking the third year in a row we've received this recognition from Energage in partnership with The Minnesota Star Tribune. Roers Cos. has earned a National Standard distinction — an accolade that celebrates organizations doing the right things to cultivate a strong, healthy...

Roers Companies has been recognized among the nation’s leading affordable housing developers, earning the #13 spot on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2024 Top 50 list. This achievement reflects our continued efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality housing in communities across the country. In 2024, we launched five new affordable housing developments, totaling 1,034 units across four states — including two...

Fresh off being named Roers Companies’ 2024 Project of the Year at the internal RoCo Awards, The Blakeley has now earned recognition as one of Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2024. An independent panel of judges assessed projects based on degree of difficulty, creativity in design, innovative construction techniques, cooperation among contractors and management, and sustainability efforts. Located in...

The Austin Business Journal has once again recognized Roers Companies as a leader in the region’s rental housing development. In its recently published list of most active multifamily developers, Roers Cos. secured the No. 10 spot, reflecting the company’s momentum in and around Austin, Texas. As Austin continues to experience population growth and strong demand for housing, our team is...

Roers Companies is proud to announce that we were named Commercial Property Management Company of the Year at the 2025 Minnesota Real Estate Journal Awards on May 1, 2025. This marks the second consecutive year Roers Cos. has earned this top honor, highlighting the work and dedication of our property management team. Winning this award back-to-back reflects the commitment, innovation,...

Roers Companies has once again secured its place among the nation’s top multifamily firms, earning recognition on the 2025 National Multifamily Housing Council’s NMHC 50 rankings. This prestigious annual list highlights the largest apartment developers, builders, owners, managers, and syndicators in the United States. For the third consecutive year, Roers Cos. has been named a Top Developer, ranking #20 among the...

We’re proud to announce that Roers Companies has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today! This national recognition is awarded based solely on employee feedback gathered through the Energage engagement survey, reflecting the strong workplace culture we've built. Roers Cos. employees shared their experiences, helping to assess engagement, organizational health, and overall job satisfaction. We’re grateful to our...

The RoCo Awards represent the pinnacle of recognition at Roers Companies, shining a spotlight on the top performers who went above and beyond in 2024. The winners exemplify the best of company culture, demonstrating innovation, leadership, and dedication in their roles. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, team members and guests gathered for a spectacular evening of celebration. Congratulations to this...

Roers Companies has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2025 list of Largest Real Estate Developers in the Twin Cities! This recognition, based on metro square footage broken ground between 2022 and 2024, marks a major achievement in the company’s impact on the region. This is the first time Roers Cos. has earned the top...

Owners and Co-Founders Brian Roers and Kent Roers have been named to the prestigious POWER Developers list by Finance & Commerce! This recognition underscores their visionary leadership and contributions to the multifamily real estate industry in Minnesota. Since founding Roers Companies in 2012, Brian and Kent have guided and grown the firm, transforming it into a national leader in multifamily...

Roers Companies has been recognized as the Property Management Company of the Year (Gold) by Multi-Housing News at their Annual Excellence Awards. This prestigious honor, the highest in its category, underscores the hard work, dedication, and care the Roers Cos. property management team brings to multifamily communities across the country. “Our property teams strive to create meaningful, welcoming communities, and...

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal revealed the 2024 Fast 50 rankings, naming Roers Companies as the No. 1 fastest-growing private company in the Twin Cities. This recognition highlights our strong financial performance from 2021–23, tracking revenue growth year over year. Our team celebrated this achievement alongside other honorees on October 24, 2024, recognizing the hard work and dedication it took...

Roers Companies is proud to announce its recognition as one of the largest residential property management firms in the Twin Cities, securing the #17 spot on this year’s Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal list. As of August 1, 2024, Roers Cos. manages an impressive 2,168 units across the metro area. This milestone reflects the commitment, hard work, and expertise of the...