KINGSVILLE, TX–As GlobeSt.com reported at the end of June,Domus Development has started work on a newluxury, off-campus student housing community for TexasA&M Kingsville. Legends Kingsville will open in August2015, housing 504 beds. The project is estimated to cost $22million. GlobeSt.com caught up with Domus owner Eric Jakimier tofind out more about the project and the current student housingmarket.

GlobeSt.com: You currently broke ground on LegendsKingsville, how will this project differ from other student housingoptions in the area?

Jakimier: There are only two otherby-the-bed properties in the market, one is more of a suite-styleproduct, almost an on-campus product without a kitchen and theother is more like what we are providing except without bed/bathparity and without a one bedroom unit. Our development will alsohave a higher finish quality and amenities.