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About Us

Since 2001, Hamilton Zanze has made multifamily real estate investments with the highest standards. Our commitment and expertise deliver more than positive outcomes — we realize impact that stands the test of time.

Together with our community of investors, we can meet high expectations — leaving every investment better than we found it.

Our Story

With a proven track record in multifamily real estate, Hamilton Zanze specializes in 1031 exchanges, cash investments, and institutional partnerships. Our strategic approach creates lasting value for investors while enhancing communities. Explore our story and see how we make every investment count.

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Focused on Results and Impact

Our environmental, social, and governance initiatives enable clients to make an impact in the worlds of housing and sustainability.

Environmental
Every property in our portfolio receives upgrades to increase sustainability. Through smart technologies that deliver better water conservation, efficient utility management, eco-friendly amenities and incentive programs, our investments help protect the world we all share.
Social
From the people who call our communities home to the experts who work with us, we’re partnering to build a better world for all. Our commitment to community service, ESG training, and excellent benefits support everyone connected to Hamilton Zanze.
Governance
Nothing is more valuable than honesty and transparency. Strong corporate oversight policies in accounting and risk management are key to continued success. Through an intra-company ESG council, leaders from our sister companies meet monthly to keep ESG goals on track.
Structured for Success

With our dedicated resources for all elements of evaluating, financing, repositioning, and managing assets, our clients have access to a team with unrivaled insights.

Investor Relations
Handles equity placement, account management, and communications.​
Transactions
Executes acquisitions, dispositions, refinances, and supplemental loans.
Asset Management
Manages property operations, budgets, and business plan execution.​
Project & Risk Management
Manages all aspects of major capital improvement projects.​
Finance
Manages investor distributions, acquisition funding, accounting, and tax document preparation.​
Legal & HR
Oversees legal matters that affect Hamilton Zanze’s day-to-day business and our strategic goals.​
Capital Markets
Handles institutional fundraising, joint ventures, and debt procurement.​
Marketing
Manages brand building, content marketing, and the investor experience.
Meet Our Team
Mark Hamilton
Mark Hamilton
Founding Principal
Tony Zanze
Tony Zanze
Founding Principal
Kurt Houtkooper
Kurt Houtkooper
Chief Executive Officer
Ashlee Cabeal
Ashlee Cabeal
Chief Financial Officer
David Nelson
David Nelson
President & Chief Investment Officer
Todd Williams
Todd Williams
General Counsel
Tim Bruss
Tim Bruss
Managing Director, Asset Management
John Gilmore
John Gilmore
Managing Director, Project & Risk Management
Partners in Excellence

We’re surrounded by a community of affiliates that complement our core operations.

Our affiliated property management company actively protects and improves our investments, reducing controllable expenses, and maximizing net operating income.
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Graham Street Realty is a San Francisco-based commercial real estate company created by Hamilton Zanze principals to invest in commercial properties with a focus on improving asset values.
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Supporting Our Community

We are proud to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations in our markets.

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