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Thalhimer Realty Partners, Inc.
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Private
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1913
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Thalhimer Realty Partners is a privately held, Glen Allen, Virginia-based real estate investment, development, and management firm operating as an affiliated business line within the Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer platform. The company acquires, develops, repositions, and operates commercial and multifamily real estate across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States, with stated portfolio assets valued at over $1 billion. Its product surface spans multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial/flex, and office product types concentrated in the Richmond, VA metropolitan area, with additional exposure in Virginia Beach-Norfolk, Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, Charleston-Florence, Williamsburg, Harrisonburg, and Hopewell.

The firm delivers beginning-to-end solutions covering investment underwriting, acquisition, ground-up development, asset repositioning, property management (via the Thalhimer Property Management affiliate), and investment advisory services. Its operational backbone is the affiliated Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer network of over 160 commercial brokers and property managers, which supplies deal flow, leasing execution, and market intelligence. A lean senior team of approximately nine professionals — including Managing Principal Evan Magrill, four Principals, a Director of Development, a Development Manager, and an Asset Manager — leads each transaction, with recent senior additions such as Maritza Pechin (ex-U.S. DOT Build America Bureau) signaling a tilt toward infrastructure-finance-enabled development.

Revenue is generated through a mix of asset management and advisory fees on the managed portfolio, transaction fees on acquisitions and dispositions, development profits on ground-up projects, and recurring property management fees on owned and third-party assets. The go-to-market is relationship-based enterprise field sales targeting institutional investment partners (pension funds, family offices, institutional investors) for whom terms are negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no public financial filings, and no published revenue figure.

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Thalhimer Realty Partners is a privately held Glen Allen, Virginia-based real estate investment, development, and management firm that acquires, develops, repositions, and operates multifamily, retail, industrial, and office assets on behalf of institutional investment partners across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, operating as an affiliated business line within the Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer platform.

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Operating
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HeadquartersGlen Allen, United States
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Glen Allen
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North America
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
commercial real estate investment, multifamily property development, real estate acquisitions, property management services, real estate advisory
Industry2 codes
1Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Consulting (Corporate/Institutional)
CodeBPAJANABPrimaryYes
2Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales)
CodeFSAEAJABPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers53121
  • Real Estate Property Managers53131
  • Other Activities Related to Real Estate531390
SIC code2 codes
  • Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others)6531
  • Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account)6532
Product category
Commercial Real Estate Investment & Development
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GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Asset Management and Advisory Fees
TypeManaged Services
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Ongoing fees for managing real estate assets and providing advisory services to investment partners

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2Property Development Revenue
TypeOne Time License
Description

Revenue from developing commercial, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties

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3Property Acquisition and Disposition
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Transaction-based revenue from acquiring and selling real estate assets for investment partners

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4Property Management Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Management and operational services for owned and managed real estate portfolio

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Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Custom negotiated investment partnerships
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
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Investment terms and fees negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis with institutional partners

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Services
Core offering1 text field

Thalhimer Realty Partners is a real estate investor, developer, manager, operator, and advisor with a portfolio of commercial and multifamily assets valued at over $1 billion. The firm acquires, develops, positions, and operates properties across multifamily, retail, industrial, and office product types in the Richmond, VA market and broader Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina regions. It delivers beginning-to-end real estate solutions for institutional investment partners, leveraging its affiliation with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer's network of 160+ commercial brokers and property managers.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • $75.30 Million acquisition of Dabney Center portfolio
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Thalhimer Realty Partners operates as a unified real estate investment, development, and management platform. The core offerings consist of Development Projects (new construction of multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and office properties) and Acquisitions (portfolio expansion through purchase of existing commercial and multifamily assets). These are supported by Property Management services via the Thalhimer Property Management network and Real Estate Investment Advisory services. The company leverages the broader Thalhimer platform—including over 160 commercial brokers—to deliver integrated beginning-to-end real estate solutions for tenants and investors across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Product and service4 records
1Development Projects
CategoryReal Estate Development
Description

New construction and ground-up development of commercial and multifamily real estate assets including multifamily properties, mixed-use developments, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and office buildings across the Richmond, VA market area for institutional investment partners.

2Acquisitions
CategoryReal Estate Acquisitions
Description

Acquisition and portfolio expansion of existing commercial and multifamily properties including office buildings, industrial flex facilities, retail centers, and multifamily apartment communities across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina on behalf of investment partners.

3Property Management
CategoryProperty Management
Description

Property management services delivered through affiliation with Thalhimer Property Management, leveraging a network of over 160 commercial brokers and property managers for comprehensive leasing and operational management of owned and managed real estate.

4Real Estate Investment Advisory
CategoryReal Estate Advisory
Description

Investment advisory services focused on acquiring, positioning, and operating properties to maximize long-term cash flow and value for institutional investment partners, including sourcing, underwriting, and ongoing strategic guidance.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Thalhimer Realty Partners operates as a distinct business line within the broader Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer platform. This affiliation provides access to a network of over 160 commercial brokers and property managers, creating market awareness, leasing capability, and real-time market knowledge. The relationship enables Thalhimer Realty Partners to deliver beginning-to-end real estate solutions leveraging the broader platform's talent array and market presence.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers8 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Norfolk, Virginia-based full-service real estate firm offering brokerage, property management, development, and investment services in the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable to Thalhimer Realty Partners in regional footprint, product mix (multifamily, retail, office, industrial), and integrated service model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Newport News, Virginia-based commercial real estate firm providing brokerage, property management, development, and investment services across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Closely aligned with Thalhimer Realty Partners in geography, product diversification, and integrated owner-operator business model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Virginia Beach-based commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, leasing, and property management across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable to Thalhimer Realty Partners in regional concentration and full-service CRE offerings.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global commercial real estate services firm that is the parent platform of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and the affiliation through which Thalhimer Realty Partners accesses 160+ brokers and property managers. Direct platform owner; broader in scale and geography.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

World's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, providing investment sales, leasing, valuation, and property management. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across the same asset classes and target investor base.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global real estate services and investment management firm offering investment sales, leasing, property management, and capital markets advisory. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities across Thalhimer Realty Partners' product types.

TypeRegional player
Description

Virginia Beach-based publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in office, retail, and multifamily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable as a Virginia-anchored institutional real estate investor-operator with overlapping product mix and geography.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest U.S. apartment and student housing owner-operator and developer with national scale across multifamily investment, development, and management. Comparable in multifamily development and asset management focus that drives Thalhimer's award-winning NOVEL Scott's Addition.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Profiles9 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Thalhimer Realty Partners

Commercial Real Estate Investment & Developmentthalhimerrealtypartners.com

Thalhimer Realty Partners is a privately held Glen Allen, Virginia-based real estate investment, development, and management firm that acquires, develops, repositions, and operates multifamily, retail, industrial, and office assets on behalf of institutional investment partners across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, operating as an affiliated business line within the Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer platform.

What Thalhimer Realty Partners does

Thalhimer Realty Partners is a privately held, Glen Allen, Virginia-based real estate investment, development, and management firm operating as an affiliated business line within the Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer platform. The company acquires, develops, repositions, and operates commercial and multifamily real estate across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States, with stated portfolio assets valued at over $1 billion. Its product surface spans multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial/flex, and office product types concentrated in the Richmond, VA metropolitan area, with additional exposure in Virginia Beach-Norfolk, Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, Charleston-Florence, Williamsburg, Harrisonburg, and Hopewell.

The firm delivers beginning-to-end solutions covering investment underwriting, acquisition, ground-up development, asset repositioning, property management (via the Thalhimer Property Management affiliate), and investment advisory services. Its operational backbone is the affiliated Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer network of over 160 commercial brokers and property managers, which supplies deal flow, leasing execution, and market intelligence. A lean senior team of approximately nine professionals — including Managing Principal Evan Magrill, four Principals, a Director of Development, a Development Manager, and an Asset Manager — leads each transaction, with recent senior additions such as Maritza Pechin (ex-U.S. DOT Build America Bureau) signaling a tilt toward infrastructure-finance-enabled development.

Revenue is generated through a mix of asset management and advisory fees on the managed portfolio, transaction fees on acquisitions and dispositions, development profits on ground-up projects, and recurring property management fees on owned and third-party assets. The go-to-market is relationship-based enterprise field sales targeting institutional investment partners (pension funds, family offices, institutional investors) for whom terms are negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no public financial filings, and no published revenue figure.

Thalhimer Realty Partners firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Thalhimer Realty Partners
Legal name
Thalhimer Realty Partners, Inc.
Website
https://thalhimerrealtypartners.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1913
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Thalhimer Realty Partners is a privately held Glen Allen, Virginia-based real estate investment, development, and management firm that acquires, develops, repositions, and operates multifamily, retail, industrial, and office assets on behalf of institutional investment partners across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, operating as an affiliated business line within the Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer platform.
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Thalhimer Realty Partners industry classification

Industry
Product category
Commercial Real Estate Investment & Development
NAICS
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)
SIC
Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)
akta.pro primary industry
Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Consulting (Corporate/Institutional) (BPAJANAB)
akta.pro secondary industry
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

Keywords

  • Commercial real estate investment
  • Multifamily property development
  • Real estate acquisitions
  • Property management services
  • Real estate advisory

Where Thalhimer Realty Partners is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Glen Allen
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Thalhimer Realty Partners business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Asset Management and Advisory Fees: Ongoing fees for managing real estate assets and providing advisory services to investment partners
  2. Property Development Revenue: Revenue from developing commercial, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties
  3. Property Acquisition and Disposition: Transaction-based revenue from acquiring and selling real estate assets for investment partners
  4. Property Management Services: Management and operational services for owned and managed real estate portfolio

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractCustom negotiated investment partnerships

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Thalhimer Realty Partners product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Thalhimer Realty Partners is a real estate investor, developer, manager, operator, and advisor with a portfolio of commercial and multifamily assets valued at over $1 billion. The firm acquires, develops, positions, and operates properties across multifamily, retail, industrial, and office product types in the Richmond, VA market and broader Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina regions. It delivers beginning-to-end real estate solutions for institutional investment partners, leveraging its affiliation with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer's network of 160+ commercial brokers and property managers.

Product overview

Thalhimer Realty Partners operates as a unified real estate investment, development, and management platform. The core offerings consist of Development Projects (new construction of multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and office properties) and Acquisitions (portfolio expansion through purchase of existing commercial and multifamily assets). These are supported by Property Management services via the Thalhimer Property Management network and Real Estate Investment Advisory services. The company leverages the broader Thalhimer platform—including over 160 commercial brokers—to deliver integrated beginning-to-end real estate solutions for tenants and investors across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Development Projects New construction and ground-up development of commercial and multifamily real estate assets including multifamily properties, mixed-use developments, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and office buildings across the Richmond, VA market area for institutional investment partners.
  • Acquisitions Acquisition and portfolio expansion of existing commercial and multifamily properties including office buildings, industrial flex facilities, retail centers, and multifamily apartment communities across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina on behalf of investment partners.
  • Property Management Property management services delivered through affiliation with Thalhimer Property Management, leveraging a network of over 160 commercial brokers and property managers for comprehensive leasing and operational management of owned and managed real estate.
  • Real Estate Investment Advisory Investment advisory services focused on acquiring, positioning, and operating properties to maximize long-term cash flow and value for institutional investment partners, including sourcing, underwriting, and ongoing strategic guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

  • $75.30 Million acquisition of Dabney Center portfolio
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Thalhimer Realty Partners

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Thalhimer Realty Partners technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Thalhimer Realty Partners partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Cushman & Wakefield | ThalhimercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThalhimer Realty Partners operates as a distinct business line within the broader Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer platform. This affiliation provides access to a network of over 160 commercial brokers and property managers, creating market awareness, leasing capability, and real-time market knowledge. The relationship enables Thalhimer Realty Partners to deliver beginning-to-end real estate solutions leveraging the broader platform's talent array and market presence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Thalhimer Realty Partners competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. Norfolk, Virginia-based full-service real estate firm offering brokerage, property management, development, and investment services in the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable to Thalhimer Realty Partners in regional footprint, product mix (multifamily, retail, office, industrial), and integrated service model.
  • Drucker + Falk: Newport News, Virginia-based commercial real estate firm providing brokerage, property management, development, and investment services across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Closely aligned with Thalhimer Realty Partners in geography, product diversification, and integrated owner-operator business model.
  • Divaris Real Estate: Virginia Beach-based commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, leasing, and property management across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable to Thalhimer Realty Partners in regional concentration and full-service CRE offerings.

Broad incumbents

  • Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm that is the parent platform of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and the affiliation through which Thalhimer Realty Partners accesses 160+ brokers and property managers. Direct platform owner; broader in scale and geography.
  • CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, providing investment sales, leasing, valuation, and property management. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across the same asset classes and target investor base.
  • JLL: Global real estate services and investment management firm offering investment sales, leasing, property management, and capital markets advisory. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities across Thalhimer Realty Partners' product types.
  • Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest U.S. apartment and student housing owner-operator and developer with national scale across multifamily investment, development, and management. Comparable in multifamily development and asset management focus that drives Thalhimer's award-winning NOVEL Scott's Addition.

Regional players

  • Armada Hoffler Holdings: Virginia Beach-based publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in office, retail, and multifamily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable as a Virginia-anchored institutional real estate investor-operator with overlapping product mix and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Thalhimer Realty Partners financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Thalhimer Realty Partners leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Thalhimer Realty Partners funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Thalhimer Realty Partners M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Thalhimer Realty Partners

What does Thalhimer Realty Partners do?

Thalhimer Realty Partners is a real estate investor, developer, manager, operator, and advisor with a portfolio of commercial and multifamily assets valued at over $1 billion. The firm acquires, develops, positions, and operates properties across multifamily, retail, industrial, and office product types in the Richmond, VA market and broader Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina regions. It delivers beginning-to-end real estate solutions for institutional investment partners, leveraging its affiliation with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer's network of 160+ commercial brokers and property managers.

Is Thalhimer Realty Partners a public or private company?

Thalhimer Realty Partners is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Thalhimer Realty Partners founded?

Thalhimer Realty Partners was founded in 1913. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Thalhimer Realty Partners based?

Thalhimer Realty Partners is headquartered in Glen Allen, United States, in the North America region.

How does Thalhimer Realty Partners make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Asset Management and Advisory Fees are the primary driver. The others are property Development Revenue, property Acquisition and Disposition and property Management Services.

Who are Thalhimer Realty Partners's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co., Drucker + Falk and Divaris Real Estate. Broad incumbents are Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE Group, JLL and Greystar Real Estate Partners. Armada Hoffler Holdings is listed as a regional player.

Does Thalhimer Realty Partners have an API?

No public API is recorded for Thalhimer Realty Partners.

What industry is Thalhimer Realty Partners in?

Thalhimer Realty Partners's product category is Commercial Real Estate Investment & Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJANAB, Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Consulting (Corporate/Institutional), with a secondary code of FSAEAJAB, Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales). Its NAICS code is 53121 and its SIC code is 6531.

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Live signals
Richmond BizSenseDemolition underway for 7-story apartment building across from Willow LawnDemolition began for Willow Circle, a 228-unit apartment building replacing three office buildings across Willow Lawn Drive. The project, a joint venture between Thalhimer Realty Partners and Crenshaw Realty, is scheduled for completion in spring 2028. The 7-story building will have market-rate rents from $1,650 to $2,850.CostarNew apartments highlight rapid change in corner of Virginia’s state capitalCrescent Communities completed the Novel Scott’s Addition, a 275-unit apartment development in Richmond, Virginia, which replaced an industrial warehouse to support local housing growth. The project received the 2025 CoStar Impact Award for multifamily development of the year and features amenities designed to integrate with the surrounding Scott’s Addition and Diamond District areas. Thalhimer Realty Partners acted as a development partner while managing the property's transition from its previous sale.Richmond BizSenseCherry Bekaert wins dismissal of Thalhimer lawsuit; appeal plannedA Richmond Circuit Court judge dismissed a $28 million malpractice lawsuit filed by Thalhimer against its former auditor, Cherry Bekaert, ruling that the claims were barred by contractual language. Thalhimer plans to appeal the decision, which stems from internal fraud at its collapsed subsidiary MGT Construction. Meanwhile, Cherry Bekaert is pursuing a separate counterclaim for over $600,000 in expenses related to federal investigations into the same subsidiary.GlobeNewswireThalhimer's Raleigh Office Joins CNL Commercial Real EstateCNL Commercial Real Estate added Thalhimer's Raleigh office to its platform, following the Charlotte addition. The move brings NC staff to 105, including 31 brokers, and marks CCRE's first permanent Raleigh presence. It aligns with CCRE's Southeast growth strategy.