CHARLOTTE, NC - RKW Residential and A Residential, premier multifamily management firms operating under parent company Alfred, earned national recognition in the 2025 J Turner Research Elite ORA® (Online Reputation Assessment) Power Ranking. A combined 18 communities managed by the two firms were named to the Elite 1% list, which honors the top 1% of conventional apartment communities nationwide for outstanding online reputation.
Now in its 12th year, the ORA® Power Ranking is based on the relative strength of more than 150,000 properties across various review sites and Internet Listing Services (ILSs). The independent ranking serves as one of the multifamily industry’s most respected benchmarks for digital reputation performance.
A total of 1,312 conventional properties earned placement on the 2025 Elite 1% list for delivering exceptional resident experiences. Communities recognized include:
- Accent Overlook – Canton, GA
- Altair at the Heights – Richmond Heights, MO
- Altair at the Preserve – O’Fallon, MO
- The Abbey – Charlotte, NC
- Cordoba – Doral, FL
- The Dori – Doral, FL
- The Emery – Emeryville, CA
- Greenside – Charlotte, NC
- Kindred – Denver, CO
- Marlowe Place – Charlotte, NC
- Novel Ballantyne – Charlotte, NC
- Novel Parkway – Sanford, FL
- REVE Park Ridge – North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Solis Midtown – Charlotte, NC
- South and Twenty Apartment Homes – Cartersville, GA
- The Smyth – Stamford, CT
- Vera at Savona Mill – Charlotte, NC
- 511 Queens – Charlotte, NC
“This recognition reflects the consistency and intentionality behind how we operate,” said Kevin Owens, President of Property Management at RKW Residential. “Across both RKW Residential and A Residential, our teams are focused on delivering meaningful resident experiences, leveraging technology and data to continuously improve service and engagement.”
As RKW Residential and A Residential continue to expand nationally, this recognition highlights the strength of Alfred’s fully integrated, technology-driven model. Combining boutique-style service, institutional quality and national scale with a proprietary AI-powered operating system, the organization delivers a next-generation management approach that elevates resident experience while driving measurable performance for owners and investors.