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Marcus & Millichap

Founded in 1971, Marcus & Millichap is a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm focusing exclusively on investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, with more than 1,700 investment professionals in offices throughout the United States and Canada. The firm has perfected a powerful property marketing system that integrates broker specialization by property type and market area; comprehensive investment research; a long-standing culture of information sharing; relationships with the largest pool of qualified investors; and state-of-the-art technology matching buyers and sellers. In 2016, the firm closed 8,995 transactions with a sales volume of approximately $42.3 billion.

Sponsors

BKV

BKV Group is dedicated to working with clients to responsibly and effectively build civic buildings that speak to the heart of the community. We are experts in the process of creating public projects and knowledgeable in the public contracting process and mechanisms that ensure that a community will realize its project within budget. BKV Group understands successful public design extends beyond the building’s walls and into the broader context of community. Our team is dedicated to working with our clients to responsibly and effectively build and enhance buildings and interiors that speak to the needs and function of the user and create better working environments.

Bohler-Engineering

Bohler Engineering provides site civil engineering and consulting services for land development projects. We integrate multiple disciplines of civil engineering to simplify the development process and provide our clients the information they need to make smart decisions. The idea is simple: we partner with our clients, listen to their needs and use our technical expertise to go above and beyond to accomplish their development goals. With an emphasis on quality and efficiency, we deliver results, while ensuring a fun and collaborative process for our clients and team.

ButterflyMX

Company Description: ButterflyMX is a mobile-first, cloud-first video intercom platform, installed in over 800 buildings throughout the country. Our plug and play installation allows you and your residents to get the enhanced security of video intercom with only two components, our outdoor rated front entry panel, and the residents’ smartphone. The guest would use our intuitive touchscreen to call the resident and the resident would receive a one-way video and two-way audio call and be able to grant access to the guest via their ButterflyMX mobile application.

Capital Concierge

Capitol Concierge is the nation’s first provider of commercial, corporate, residential and virtual concierge services. Capitol Concierge’s journey began over a quarter century ago with a vision of bringing concierge services into the business world and changing the way people work, shop and live. In 2007, President and CEO Lynda Ellis purchased the company, and since then it has reached new heights of success—growing from around 200 employees to just shy of 500. Last year, through a partnership with Generali Global Assistance, Capitol Concierge expanded its business base to the international market. Today, the company serves more than one million people in some of the world’s most prestigious properties and companies. Capitol Concierge’s motto is, “When Service Matters,” recognizing that the individual service experience is paramount to its success. Capitol Concierge is a Certified Woman Business Enterprise.

CPC

Established in 1974, CPC is a nonprofit affordable housing and community revitalization finance company that believes housing is central to transforming underserved neighborhoods into thriving and vibrant communities. The company has leveraged approximately $10 billion in private and public investment to finance more than 185,000 units of multifamily housing. CPC is dedicated to bringing flexible capital to owners of multifamily buildings, including its robust suite of Freddie Mac and FHA lending products. CPC’s work with its partners has helped revitalize countless neighborhoods and provided quality housing for families, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities. Visit CPC at communityp.com, and on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

CoStar Group

At CoStar, we’re in the business of equipping our clients with what they need to succeed.

We create opportunity through a combination of reliable tools, resources, and deep understanding on over 5 million commercial real estate properties in today’s market. Find relevant information, meet the right people, and make the deals that are critical to your success.

Whatever your business, we’re here to help you reach your goals, and keep you moving ahead with confidence.

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Engineered Tax Services (ETS) is a nationally licensed engineering firm with extensive experience in engineering-based specialty tax services yielding substantial tax incentives for companies of all sizes. ETS is one of the only qualified engineering firms with its own Professional Engineers, LEED Accredited Professionals, Certified Public Accountants, and Licensed Contractors on staff. ETS provides a full range of specialty tax incentives for real estate professionals including Cost Segregation, 263(a) Repairs vs. Capitalization, Disposition Studies, 179D EPAct, 45L, Utility Rebates and Refunds, Energy Audits, Modeling, and LEED Certifications. ETS averages over $44 million per month in refunds for clients, equating to hundreds of studies nationally. ETS is committed to providing the highest level of service and attention to detail in order to realize maximum benefits and ensure compliance of IRS guidelines. For more information, please contact us Engineered Tax Services at 800-236-6519 or visit www.engineeredtaxservices.com.

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A critical factor in any real-estate transaction is the creation of trust. We understand the importance of that element. In fact, we’ve built our company upon it, from our processes to our people.

Insurent is a closely held company based in New York City. The Insurent® Lease Rental Bond Policy and The Insurent® Lease Residual Value Policy are underwritten and issued by Argonaut Insurance Company, a property and casualty insurance company licensed in New York and other states. Argonaut Insurance Company is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, and is located at 225 West Washington, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. Insurent is the exclusive licensed general agent of Argonaut Insurance Company (a subsidiary of Argo Group US., NASDAQ Ticker Symbol: AGII ) for the Insurent® Lease Guaranty Program.


Shareholders of Insurent’s parent company include institutional investors in the real estate, private equity and insurance fields, and its management team includes individuals experienced in insurance, real estate, credit and corporate finance. The company’s senior insurance professionals include individuals who were founders and senior officers of Enhance Financial Services Group, Inc., an NYSE-listed U.S. financial guaranty insurance company that was acquired by Radian Group, Inc. in 2001.

Kettler

Kettler is a nationally recognized, award-winning developer of both affordable and luxury multifamily apartments and condominiums in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

KETTLER has developed, acquired and renovated or planned and zoned nearly 20,000 multifamily units in garden, mid-rise, high-rise and mixed-use developments. KETTLER communities are prized for their resort-inspired amenities, contemporary architecture and designer finishes. These luxury, market rate and affordable properties are built with every consideration to the future resident and in all cases are built to the standards of today’s most progressive market-rate rentals. KETTLER completes thorough market analysis before beginning product design and programming, as a result achieving the highest rents among their competitors.


KETTLER’s multifamily development has experience with complex projects including infill, adaptive re-use, assemblage and mixed-use, resulting in the development and/or acquisition/renovation of some of the most prestigious Class A, market-rate and tax credit communities in the area. Excellent development budget oversight and job status reporting have led to long standing lender/equity partner relationships, both public & private partnerships. KETTLER provides complete project lifecycle management, from inception through stabilization and beyond.


As one of the Washington area’s largest development firms, KETTLER has established office and retail sites at key locations throughout the region. Our commercial portfolio consists of several million square feet of completed space, and a pipeline of projects spanning the Baltimore-Washington region.

Nixon-Peabody

Nixon Peabody sees 21st century law as a tool to help shape their clients’ futures. Their focus is on knowing what is important to clients now and next so they can foresee obstacles and opportunities in their space and smooth the way. Nixon Peabody ensures they are equipped with winning legal strategies as they navigate the exciting and challenging times we live in.

PGIM

PGIM Real Estate Finance, the commercial mortgage business of PGIM, the trillion-dollar global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is an international full-service, commercial and multifamily mortgage finance business with more than $88 billion in assets under management and administration as of Dec. 31, 2016. Leveraging a 140-year history of real estate finance, the company offers one of the most comprehensive lines of real estate finance products and originates loans for Fannie Mae DUS®, Freddie Mac and specialized affordable housing programs; FHA; Conduit; Prudential’s general account; and other institutional investors. For more information, please visit http://www.pgimref.com.

HPS Schonox

Schönox was founded over 120 years ago in Germany and is active in over 20 countries worldwide. Here in North America, the marketing, support, and business development of Schönox is led by Thomas Trissl, no stranger to the flooring industry. Thomas founded Centiva in 1996 developing the business for 17 years before selling the company to flooring-powerhouse Tarkett. Soon thereafter, Thomas formed HPS North America, and alongside Schönox, began bringing its products to the North American market under the name HPS Schönox. He understood the profound need for strong subflooring solutions in the industry. The relationship with Schönox was hardly a new one. Thomas and his family’s flooring installation business in Germany have used Schönox products for many decades.

Schönox and Thomas Trissl share a commitment to the flooring industry and the relationships that make things happen. There is a clear difference between making a statement and delivering on a promise. Schönox has built its brand name internationally by delivering on its promises on a daily basis. Similarly, Thomas has built his reputation by valuing each relationship as a partnership and an opportunity for businesses to grow together.

Spartan

We are a sales and consulting group specializing in commercial flooring alternatives. We run from Florida to New York and everywhere in between. Jump to the Midwest—Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, NW Ohio and growing. Everything we do is a game changer—from product selection, to education, to customer service. We are great people dedicated to great products, great families, great friendships, and great happiness. We pride ourselves in helping you pave the way to exceptional flooring interiors. We want you, and your project, to look extraordinary.

Urbanpace

Urban Pace is the Mid-Atlantic leader in development real estate services including marketing, sales, leasing and advisory. As a Christie’s affiliate, we are the only firm with luxury and global reach. Founded in 2001, our team is the experienced authority having worked on more than 200 communities from large master planned sites to urban boutique buildings. We specialize in condominiums, townhomes, apartments and new construction sites across all price points. Combining our strategic approach and proprietary technology, UP Velocity™, we have a track record of driving traffic and revenue with extraordinary results. As part of a billion dollar entity, The Long and Foster Companies, we have unmatched resources with a network of 11,000 agents and a dedicated Asia Pacific team.

Vantage

At Vantage, we see a future full of promise. Vibrant communities begin with personalized oversight — a hands-on approach to property management that delivers excellence and superior performance every step of the way. Focusing on a select portfolio of multifamily properties, our expert associates share a vision: thriving places that offer peace of mind for our clients and residents alike.

Vantage’s proprietary technologies offer clients a comprehensive picture of their properties’ financial performance. Specializing in property, asset and cash management, we offer our partners incomparable vendor relationships and forward-thinking reporting tools that set us apart in the industry.


Our dedicated Accounting, Marketing, Maintenance, Operations, Technology and Training Departments comprise the foundation for our properties’ financial and experiential success. Our talented team, hands-on market knowledge and dedication to customer service ensure day-to-day excellence.


For 40 years, we have been successfully managing family-owned, closely-held and institutional portfolios by paying close attention to details, proactively communicating and delivering services at an affordable price. Our core values guide our day-to-day decision-making processes, and our key capabilities enable us to exceed our clients’ expectations.

Contact us today to discuss how you can get involved with the Marcus & Millichap Multifamily Forum: Mid-Atlantic by calling Amber Collins at (646) 783-3937 or emailing her at amber@greenpearlevents.com.