Development

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National Reach, Local Expertise

While Helm Ventures is proudly based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, our work spans coast to coast. Our principals have successfully executed, and are currently engaged in, development projects across the United States. Whether urban infill in major metros or complex ground-up builds in emerging markets, we bring a disciplined, hands-on approach to every deal, regardless of geography.

See Where We Work

  • Advisory

    Helm provides strategic real estate advisory that transforms vision into executable plans.

    We evaluate sites, model capital structures, and guide clients through entitlement, zoning, and feasibility to define the highest and best use of each asset. Our team works across sectors to ensure every project begins with a clear, data-driven roadmap, aligning financial performance with long-term positioning.

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  • Fee Development

    Helm serves as a trusted fee developer for owners, investors, and institutions seeking expert execution from concept through delivery.

    We manage every phase of the process — entitlement, design, permitting, construction, and turnover — ensuring that each project meets its schedule, budget, and investment objectives. Our compensation structures are transparent and performance-based, aligning Helm’s success directly with that of our clients.

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  • Partnerships & Joint Ventures

    For select opportunities, Helm invests alongside our partners to co-develop real estate.

    These ventures combine Helm’s development expertise and institutional relationships with the capital, land, or brand contributions of our partners. Through carefully structured joint ventures and profit participation models, we create aligned outcomes that maximize value and reduce risk across the project lifecycle.

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True Value-Add Development

At HELM Ventures, our expertise in real estate development sets us apart, focusing on creating iconic properties that define skylines and communities. We offer comprehensive development services that cater to the intricacies of creating impactful real estate projects.