building and supporting places that inspire
We act as principal and partner to help shape lasting real estate — grounded in design, context, and long-term value.
what we do
Macree Companies works across the capital stack — leading projects as a developer, investing alongside aligned partners, and supporting others as a strategic advisor.
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We invest in and lead ground-up and adaptive reuse projects across the West. As GPs, we focus on sites with long-term potential and meaningful place-making opportunities.
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We invest directly and alongside partners in multifamily and mixed-use projects. Our approach is grounded in design, entitlement insight, and disciplined execution.
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We help developers and sponsors navigate complex real estate — from entitlement and project strategy to institutional-grade investment committee support.
our story
We approach real estate as a long-term practice. Whether creating, improving or advising on, we aim to create places that are contextually grounded, financially disciplined, and built to last.
Our work blends vision with execution. We navigate complexity—entitlements, capital, design—with clarity and care. From infill projects to strategic advisory, we bring the same rigor to every engagement.
Macree is rooted in trust, transparency, and a belief that good development strengthens place, people, and long-term outcomes.
We work at the intersection of design, entitlement, and capital — where lasting real estate gets built.
We favor depth over volume, local knowledge over abstraction, and partners who share a long view. Whether leading or supporting a project, we bring calm momentum, precise thinking, and the ability to move complex ideas into motion.
Our best work reflects both discipline and adaptability — always shaped by context, and always built for impact.
our portfolio
What’s Got Our Attention
Places People Want to Be
Past Work That Shaped Us
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Some places just feel right — we try to understand why.
Good projects don’t always start with spreadsheets. We pay attention to light, rhythm, edges, and textures — the stuff that makes a place feel grounded, human, and worth returning to. -
Design isn’t just aesthetic — it’s how a place works, how it holds up, and how it makes people feel.
We believe design starts with intent, not finishes. It’s about aligning form with function, budget with ambition, and experience with context. The best projects — even the simplest ones — are quietly smart: well-proportioned, well-lit, and well-used.We look for ways to add clarity, warmth, and durability. That might mean carving out a quiet courtyard, tuning the unit mix to actual life patterns, or dialing in materials that age with grace. In every case, we aim to create spaces that feel considered — not overdesigned, not over-engineered — just right.
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From large-scale master planning to boots-on-the-ground execution, we’ve supported visionary teams through every phase of the development process—shaping strategy, unlocking value, and bringing ambitious projects to life.
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We’ve seen how cities change — and what it takes to build well within that change. Whether navigating permitting systems, aligning stakeholders, or translating vision into form, we’ve built a toolkit rooted in observation, pattern recognition, and applied creativity. Our perspective is a mix of experience, curiosity, and deep respect for the process — not just the product.
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We love finding value where others don’t — through context, creativity, and that extra bit of effort to understand the full story.
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We’re drawn to projects with complexity — the kind that require more than just a good pro forma. Maybe it’s a site with odd zoning but great bones. A building that’s out of sync with its use, but not beyond repair. Or a neighborhood where public perception is lagging behind real momentum.
We put in the time to understand these contexts — not just financially, but historically, politically, and physically. We sketch, model, walk, call the planner. We lean into ambiguity and turn it into strategy. Sometimes that means rethinking the exit plan. Other times it’s spotting a design move that unlocks 20% more value without 20% more risk.
We’re not chasing shiny objects. We’re building a platform on rigor, restraint, and a sharp eye for what others overlook.
