Brantley Basinger, director of development and acquisitions of the firm, reveals current strategy for success. : Mallory & Evans Development, headquartered in Scottdale, Ga., is a vertically integrated organization that manages its properties through Caliber Living, allowing for development, acquisition and management all under one roof. Brantley Basinger, principal and director of development and acquisitions for the firm, started its student housing business and currently has a strategy of developing in non-flagship Tier 2 university markets and finding unique opportunities in flagship Tier 1 university markets for more boutique deals.