Zappico Real Estate Development

: Janice Hoppe-Spiers; Developers; 18 September 2017

Zappico Real Estate Development

Zappico

Zappico Real Estate Development nails community developments in Westchester County, N.Y., and has begun expanding its portfolio.

By Janice Hoppe-Spiers

Jim Zappi’s passion for developing communities from scratch was realized more than 30 years ago when he founded Zappico Real Estate Development. Starting from nothing, Zappi grew the company into a multimillion-dollar business based on a stellar reputation for quality that he will pass down to his sons, Brian and Brandon Zappi.

“Today we are one of the biggest subdivision developers in Westchester County, N.Y.,” Brandon Zappi says. “My brother and I went to school for engineering and are taking our tests now to become professional engineers so we can take the company to the next level.”

Zappico has a reputation for building things the right way, Zappi says, and if there is ever an issue, the company is back quickly to resolve it. “We thrive on our reputation,” he adds. “We have a reputation for quality, quick builds, reasonable prices, doing right by the homeowners and doing things right in general. We stand behind our product.”

: Jim Harris; Developers; 01 June 2018

The John Buck Company

JohnBuck

The John Buck Company continues to bring high-quality residential, office and retail developments to Chicago and beyond.

By Jim Harris, Senior Editor, Knighthouse Media

Since 1981, The John Buck Company has been known in its home base of Chicago for developing and managing high-end luxury apartments and Class A office properties. “We’re pretty proud of our reputation,” COO Dirk Degenaars says. “I think the market understands who we are, the quality product we’re building and our approach to management.”

The company’s reputation among residents, tenants, investors, property owners and others is largely based on the quality of its finished projects. “Our projects have a sophistication, higher-end feel and higher quality than much of what’s getting built,” he adds. “We are not a merchant builder who goes into a market, builds a stick-frame building and then gets out.”

Tags: Chicago, ILLINOIS, The John Buck Company

: Jim Harris; Developers; 26 March 2018

Traditions Building & Development Group

Traditions

Traditions Building and Development Group evolves while remaining committed to its founding ideals.

By Jim Harris

Traditions Building and Development Group has made several significant changes during its 40 years of existence. Although it has evolved its services and adjusted to changing markets and demographics, there are several core elements to its business that have remained intact since it was founded in 1978.

“I think we have great founding principles and a sense of character that has always been a part of the company and I think we’ve tried to carry that with us,” Founder and President Tom Humes says.

Traditions Group’s success can be attributed to a very simple philosophy — a commitment to building lasting value in land, property, the community, in business and quality of life in the region. That philosophy is reflected in every Traditions neighborhood.

Tags: residential development, Traditions Building and Development Group

: Kat Zeman; Developers; 03 April 2018

The Lanwin Group

Lanwin

The Lanwin Group celebrates its 40th anniversary, attributing its success to building outside of the box.

By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media

Phil Evans is an old-fashioned guy with modern ideas. He believes that a handshake seals the deal and that promises matter. “In our day and age, even when we shake hands, we still need two pounds of paper for contracts,” he says. “But I think if you shake someone’s hand, it’s a deal.”

At the same time, he believes in innovative ideas and isn’t afraid to enter new territory or introduce unique designs when it comes to construction. As founder and managing partner of The Lanwin Group, Evans pushes his company to build outside of the box.

Tags: Real estate development, New York, The Lanwin Group

: Tim O'Connor; Developers; 26 March 2018

Capodagli Property Co.

Capodagli

Capodagli Property prides itself on jumpstarting redevelopment in overlooked communities.

By Tim O’Connor

George Capodagli wants his apartment buildings to be like “Cheers” – a place where everybody knows everybody. “The theme of ‘Cheers was where everybody belongs,” the New Jersey developer says. “That’s what we’ve worked towards.”

In every building, Capodagli Property Co. offers social spaces and events such as breakfast and yoga classes where tenants can mingle and get to know each other and interact in a social and professional atmosphere. “One of the things that is very important is the feeling of belonging,” he says. “We want people to feel like they belong.”

Tags: residential development, Multifamily residences, Capodagli Property

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