Case Studies Real Estate Development

When Christopher Porto describes his ideal Oakland, California, he envisions a city almost devoid of cars. But that’s not all he envisions. Through his real estate development company, Smart Growth, he imagines developing the area into tightknit communities that are closer to transit corridors, reducing the need for cars and increasing a sense of place; […]

Apple Tree Contractors fills a tough niche in the construction industry—it handles the hard stuff. Specifically, it takes many projects where building and zoning code compliance are called into question and then works with officials to resolve them. “It’s a double-edged sword,” jokes Chad Simpson, project manager and corporate secretary. “On one hand, it’s great […]

When a former competitor asked Michael Thomas to start a construction business during the height of the economic recession, he said yes. It wasn’t the logical response—at the time, other companies were laying off or going out of business—but it’s worked out nicely. President and CEO Michael Thomas founded Pier Construction & Development LLC in […]

On the north shores of Lake Travis situated at the western edge of Austin, Texas, a one-of-a-kind private resort worthy of fantasy is on the market. The brainchild of Mickey Redwine, a Texas entrepreneur, Red Red Wine Estates, aka Cala Zarca — “Light Blue Cove” in Spanish — is the ultimate exotic getaway. Redwine purchased […]

As the second-fastest growing state in the nation, Texas is a hotbed for commercial development. While Houston leads the state as Texas’ fastest-growing city, the San Antonio area is not far behind, with the city itself adding more than 50,000 residents in two years and nearby New Braunfels ranking as the nation’s second-fastest growing city, […]

Working one on one with its clients to ensure it is meeting their needs, Savannah Developers has become a leading premier general contracting and land development company. Headquartered in Addison, Texas, Savannah demonstrates its capabilities by taking opportunities created by the revitalization of neighborhoods in urban and infill areas. Savannah and its partners are best […]

Whether it’s affordable housing, urban revitalization, adaptive reuse or luxury residential, Detate Property Group (DPG) is well equipped to handle any challenge. DPG is a fully integrated developer, owner and operator of commercial and residential real estate. In 2014 Edwin Tatum founded the company in Dallas. Since then, he has led his company with a […]

For more than 25 years Vince Scott has been shaping the future of housing across Northern Nevada and California. As both a real estate developer and broker with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, Scott has closed out transactions in the multifamily, commercial, hotel and resort markets totaling over $800 million. Doing business under the name Scott […]

Located near California’s storied Napa Valley, The Olive Oil Factory has been producing a range of top-quality oil and vinegars since 1997 under the original company name Critelli Olive Oil. Based on the traditions and techniques of founder Nicola Critelli, the company’s products are beloved by professional chefs and at-home gourmets alike. The Olive Oil […]

A developer is responsible for bringing all pieces of the building puzzle together, expertly managing relationships with everyone from brokers and real-estate attorneys to contractors, architects, engineers, owners and tenants. A good developer brings all of these parties together to achieve a common goal that delivers quality construction and long-term investment value for clients. For […]