Osaka-based Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp (HHP) has officially entered the United States residential market through a new partnership with Dallas developer Bridge Tower Homes. The two companies held a signing ceremony on 23 January 2026 to formalise a joint venture agreement. This collaboration will focus on the development of for-sale housing communities across Texas, starting with a project in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The first development under this partnership is a 16-acre community tentatively named Saddlebrook. Located in Corinth, Texas, the site is approximately 50 km northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth. The project will consist of 97 detached houses with floor plans ranging from 1,700 to 2,650 square feet. Groundbreaking is expected to take place in March 2026, with the first completions scheduled for 2028. Prices for the homes are set to start at $385,000.

“This joint venture with Bridge Tower Homes represents a significant step in our global expansion strategy and our commitment to the robust Texas market, where Dallas stands out as a pivotal hub for our U.S. operations,” said Masahiko Toda, Executive Officer of Hankyu Hanshin Properties. “Bridge Tower Homes’ deep regional expertise and integrated approach, combined with our extensive domestic and international housing development experience and institutional knowledge, create a powerful synergy. We are excited to contribute to the development of high-quality residential communities in Texas and look forward to aggressively expanding our business with Bridge Tower Homes in a successful, long-term partnership that delivers lasting value to homeowners.”

Corinth was selected for its proximity to major highways and essential services like hospitals and schools. The location allows for a commute of 40 to 50 minutes to the central business districts of either Dallas or Fort Worth. Texas continues to attract large corporations and FORTUNE 500 companies due to the lack of state corporate income tax, which supports steady housing demand in the region.

“This partnership marks an important milestone for Bridge Tower Homes as we continue to scale our platform and diversify our business,” said George Huang, co-CEO of Bridge Tower Homes. “We are excited to establish this long-term relationship with a firm of Hankyu Hanshin Properties’ caliber and look forward to delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality homes for Texas residents for years to come.”