Cardinal Group Companies Rises in NMHC Top 50 Managers Ranking for Fifth Consecutive Year

DENVER, CO – April 2, 2025 – ​Cardinal Group Companies proudly announces its recognition on the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Top 50 Managers list for the fifth consecutive year, improving its ranking from 38th to 34th overall in 2025. This achievement emphasizes Cardinal’s continued growth and commitment to delivering best-in-class property management services across the country.

Cardinal Group Companies manages a diverse portfolio of residential communities, overseeing more than 14,600 market-rate units, 2,200 build-to-rent (BTR) units, 6,800 subsidized housing units, and over 33,100 student housing units. This year also marks a significant milestone as Cardinal eclipsed 50,000 total units under management for the first time.This consistent upward trajectory on the NMHC Top 50 list highlights Cardinal’s ability to adapt, innovate, and lead in an evolving industry.

“We are honored to once again be recognized among the top property managers in the nation,” said Alex O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal Group Companies. “Climbing four spots in the ranking reflects our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, resident satisfaction, and strategic growth. We are incredibly proud of our team’s dedication and the partnerships that enable us to create thriving communities.”

Now in its 36th edition, the NMHC Top 50 lists are highly regarded industry benchmarks, ranking apartment owners, managers, developers, builders, and syndicators based on portfolio holdings as of January 1, 2025. The rankings provide a comprehensive view of the multifamily housing landscape and recognize companies that are shaping the future of the industry.

For more information on the NMHC Top 50 rankings, visit https://www.nmhc.org/research-insight/the-nmhc-50/.

About Cardinal Group Companies

Cardinal Group Companies (“CGC”) is a fully integrated real estate management, investment, construction, consulting, and marketing firm focused on multifamily and student housing throughout the country. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, CGC affiliate companies are all firmly built atop the company’s “Cardinal Culture.” Since 2007, CGC has been operating successful partnerships, focused on creating efficiency and above-market performance via their commitment to challenging the status quo of the industry. To date, Cardinal Group Companies has developed several best-in-class initiatives, which have earned the company national recognition year after year. Cardinal Group Companies’ management platform oversees over 50,000 units nationwide including over 92,900 student housing beds and 11,000 conventional and affordable housing units and across the U.S., including Cardinal Group, Companies’ owned portfolio and third-party managed properties.

To learn more about Cardinal Group Companies, please visit www.CardinalGroup.com.

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