Since 1985
GMH Communities is a dynamic real estate company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of exceptional living communities throughout the United States. GMH has demonstrated proven expertise in identifying real estate opportunities, executing our strategic approach and driving returns. We offer creativity that looks beyond standard formulas to devise innovative concepts and workable solutions.
Since 1985 this philosophy has led to tremendous growth for GMH resulting in the investment in over 300 properties representing more than $8.5 billion of gross asset value across all major property types. Through a commitment to hands-on management and direct senior staff involvement through every investment, we have consistently built success for our partners and clients. GMH is driven to perform, approaching all endeavors with enthusiasm and energy that sparks extraordinary results.
In Transactions and Counting
Multifamily Properties
Conventional Multifamily Units
Student Housing Beds
Mission
Our Mission is to create communities through exceptional service to one another, our clients and the industry.
Vision
We’re invested in strategic growth through loyalty, dynamic leadership and outstanding service.
1985
GMH Associates Founded
GMH Associates founded as vertically integrated residential and commercial owners, operators, and developers.
1986
First Communities
Acquired first student housing community at Penn State University changing the face of student housing.
1991
Expansive Growth
Expansive growth begins to become the largest student housing company.
1999
Military Housing
GMH selected by the Department of Defense to provide quality housing to military families nationwide.
2004
Publicly Traded
First publicly traded [REIT] focused on student and military housing.(NYSE: GCT).
2008
Sold GCT
In June, Sold GCT in two separate transactions for a total value of approx. $2 billion.
2012
Launched residential developments
While continuing 30 year run.
2015
GMH Re-emerged into GMH University Housing®
2017
Launched Innovative partnership with Wexford
2021
Launched ANOVA uCity
Delivered & Launched ANOVA uCity, our brand and face of GMH’s Innovative Living vertical.
Today
Real Estate Owners, Operators and Developers
GMH Communities, privately owned by GMH Associates, is a real estate company specializing in student housing, innovative living and conventional apartment communities.