US DEVELOPMENT GROUP (USDG)

Is a multi-disciplinary organization that is founded on providing high quality real estate services to its clients and partners. Having had the opportunity to acquire, develop, manage and sell real estate assets of all sizes and types, USDG and its principals have the hands on experience necessary to handle virtually any challenge in the real estate field.

Our work is divided into two primary areas. First, we have always been active in the development and redevelopment of properties. The development process necessarily involves bringing together a wide range of different skills. It requires defining a plan of work that meets a market need; can gain all the necessary approvals and permits; will meet all design and structural requirements; is consistent with the economic parameters; and, can be suitably financed.

For USDG, that is the challenge. That is the opportunity. That is what provides the professional satisfaction of a job well done. It is not a matter of just seeing a building rise. Rather, it is the thoughtful and careful orchestration of all the disciplines required to reach a successful physical and financial conclusion.

The principals of USDG have had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of different environments and jurisdictions. It is this breadth of experience that provides the basic platform from which all our new opportunities spring. The materials that follow provide the basic background of the firm and those involved.

It is important to note, however, that by the very nature of development, a substantial portion of the work is undertaken by the third party consultants that we select to work on individual projects. The projects that we have undertaken are not solely our work. In fact, we have to give credit to those who have toiled alongside our personnel to achieve quality results. While we manage these ventures, it is the collective efforts of the overall team that makes it happen. We are blessed to have worked with some of the most talented consultants in our industry over the years.

The second area of our practice involves the acquisition and management of real estate assets for our clients. In this area we bring years of experience in evaluating properties and having a clear understanding of the multiple markets in which we operate.

USDG starts from the premise that each of our clients has unique goals and objectives when considering the purchase of real estate. We must first understand those goals and objectives before seeking to acquire assets. As with any investment, every client has timeframes, financial targets and other considerations that must be taken into account. We seek to objectify these parameters prior to initiating the search process.

Armed with this knowledge, USDG can identify properties that meet the stipulated needs. We assist, as desired, with the due diligence  process  to ensure that all elements of the asset are carefully analyzed. This includes obtaining all third party reports concerning physical, environmental and financial considerations; completing detailed historical and projected financial performance; analyzing the market conditions that will impact future results; and, pulling all these considerations together into a concise evaluation that enables the investor to make the most intelligent decision possible.

Once it is determined that an acquisition is going forward, and as appropriate, USDG has the internal ability to arrange financing, both primary and mezzanine debt; arrange additional equity, if needed; and, supervise the closing process. In short, we can provide whatever services that the client requires to complete an acquisition.

Beyond the purchase, USDG has extensive experience with both asset and property management. We have the internal systems in place to handle accounting and financial reporting. We have management personnel in place to supervise the day to day operations of properties. We have the breadth of experience to be able to oversee the consideration of long-term options for defining the market positioning for the future of any asset.

Taken together, the development and management skills of USDG provide us the ability to provide any desired support for our clients and partners.