REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT & OWNER’S ADVISORY
Turning complex development opportunities into
executable projects.
DEERHORN ADVISES LANDOWNERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS THROUGH FEASIBILITY, CAPITALIZATION, PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT EXECUTION.
30+
Years of international business and real estate development experience
500+
Homes Delivered in the US and Overseas
$250M+
Inflation Adjusted Gross Sellout
$1B+
International Advisory Assignments including Pro-Bono
WHAT DEERHORN DOES
From an initial opportunity through execution, Deerhorn brings senior-level scrutiny, an owner’s perspective and practical development experience to every engagement.
Judgment where it matters most.
Development Strategy & Due Diligence
Site evaluation, feasibility, market positioning, entitlement review, land planning and early risk identification.
Capitalization & Partner Alignment
Development structures, investor materials, financial review, fundraising strategy and stakeholder negotiations.
Owner’s representation & Execution
Pre-construction oversight, consultant coordination, budgeting, project controls and development management.
SELECTED EXPERIENCES
Across markets.
Across the development cycle.
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O Tahiti Golf Resort | Manava Group, LLC Near Golf Atimaono, Papara, French Polynesia Advisor | $500M | 250 keys proposal to Tahiti Tourism Authority
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Film Exchange Lofts , Chicago
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Film Exchange Lofts 1307 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 CFO | $30M | 73 Units | 5,000 Sf Retail
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Park 1500 Lofts, Chicago
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Park 1500 Lofts 1500 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60607 Co-Developer | $70M | 175 Units
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Skytech Lofts, Chicago
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Skytech Lofts 1500 W. Madison Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607 Co-Developer | $80M | 150 Units | 7,500 Sf Retail
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Ashton Lofts, Chicago
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Ashton Lofts 1610 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610 Lead Developer | $25M | 41 Units | 4,000 Sf Retail
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Carlton Plage, French Polynesia
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Carlton Plage PK 17.6 Punaauia, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 98718 Family Financial Advisor | $20M | 6o Units
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Carlton Hills, French Polynesia
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Carlton Hills Rue Napoleon Spitz, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 98715 Family Financial Advisor | $22M | 60 Units
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Southern Avenue Partners, LLC Southern Avenue and 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ Managing Partner| 10 acres property | SOLD
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SAS Holdec & Laponie Ice Driving Hecla, Manitoba, Canada | France | Sweden Advisor | $35M
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Ripley Light Marina Ashley River, Charleston, South Carolina | Greece Advisor | $110M | 250 units | 5,000 Sf Retail
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WTC & Hotel Port Hueneme, California Advisor | $100M | 150+ keys
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Feliz de Campo Hotel Resort | RKI, Ltd Punta Arenas, Costa Rica | USA Advisor 2018| $4M LOI | $200M 207 key luxury hotel + 24 luxury residences
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1935 Wabash Lofts 1935 S. Wabash, Illinois Advisor | $50M 185 luxury residences
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Residence Faaone Townhomes Faaone District, Tahiti, French Polynesia Advisor | $8M | 12 High End Townhomes
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Residence Papea Townhomes Paea District, Tahiti, French Polynesia Advisor | $12M | 19 Single Family Homes
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Newmont Mining Australia Mataiva Phosphates, French Polynesia Advisor | $80M | Phosphate Extraction
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St Augustine Shipyard Saint Augustine, Florida Prospective Developer | $90M | 302 Residential Units
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Residence Tiarei Townhomes Tiarei District, Tahiti, French Polynesia Advisor | $3M | 6 High End Townhomes
“Strong development begins with disciplined due diligence, aligned interests and the willingness to challenge unsupported assumptions.”
THE DEERHORN APPROACH
Clarity before capital.
We identify weaknesses early, test the business plan, align stakeholder interests and help transform development concepts into financeable, executable strategies.
01 Independent, candid assessment
02 Lean, senior-level involvement
03 International experience with local discipline
CTH
Over the past 30 years, Charles has provided international advisory services, including pro bono engagements, across projects representing more than $1 billion in total value. He has also developed multiple mixed-use real estate projects representing approximately $250 million in inflation-adjusted value across the United States and the South Pacific.
From 2002 to 2008, Charles was appointed a French Foreign Trade Advisor (Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France) by the French government. This distinguished network brings together 4,000 business leaders and international trade experts selected for their expertise to support French exports and contribute to France’s economic development.
Founder & Senior Level Involvement