Q: How do you compete against national players?
A: Local knowledge is very powerful, and our networks here are strong, so we are able to see deals before they hit the street. We also have extensive relationships with all the brokers in the market. Plus, we know a lot of the development people—the lawyers and accountants—so deals come our way through those channels all the time.
Q: What are your company’s growth plans?
A: We’d love to do more new construction, plus enter New York, Washington, D.C., and Portland, Maine.
Q: What famous person would you trade lives with for a day?
A: George Clooney
About the Company
What: Develops condos and apartments, specializing in value-add acquisitions and adaptive reuse
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Boston
Employees: 50
2007 revenue: Declined to state
Units owned/managed: 1,300 (as of Dec. 1)
Units in development: 300
Geographic coverage: Boston
About the Project
Project: 360 Newbury
Location: Boston
Units: 54 condos
Price: $500,000 to $3 million
Notable: Frank Gehry-designed building; 360-degree views of Boston; 12-foot ceilings