Who We Are
Continental Properties is a privately held real estate firm primarily focused on development, redevelopment, and management of residential and commercial real estate investments throughout the United States. Founded in 1957 by Erwin Fisch, Continental Properties has actively built over 25,000 homes and residential residences throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Florida, California and other locations. Continental Properties is among the largest and most successful residential building and development organizations in the United States. Continental Properties focuses primarily on major metropolitan markets, seeking both development and re-development residential investment opportunities. Continental Properties has extensive experience successfully executing investment strategies, and continually seeks new opportunities in marketplaces with high barriers to entry and where locational advantages exist.
Investment Management
The company employs a hands-on approach to development through its vertically integrated residential platform. Its responsibilities span from site identification, construction, marketing and leasing, debt and equity financing, to asset management capabilities. Continental Properties strives to maximize the value of its investments through business plan execution and strategic refinancing, repositioning and redevelopment of the portfolio. Continental Properties and its affiliates collectively own and manage over 6,000 residential units, and several hundred thousand commercial square feet.
Approach
With a focus on long-term ownership, Continental Properties – along with its affiliates – actively oversees all of the operational facets of its portfolio. This proactive management approach requires a keen focus on business plan execution and ongoing oversight of the portfolio’s physical conditions, governing agency compliance, ongoing capital improvements, monthly and annual budgeting, and customer service assurance, all with an eye toward value creation over time. Continental Properties’ highly experienced investment professionals can navigate and direct a project from inception to stabilization. Continental Properties is a diverse company with broad skills, including construction, asset management, workout oversight, legal, and private-equity underwriting capabilities.