LONG HISTORY AND DEEP FOCUS ON INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
We have extensive experience in executing complex industrial warehouse and land transactions nationwide for manufacturing, cold storage, food and beverage, retail, e-commerce, energy, and 3PL users. Our network spans the complete spectrum of industry providers including transportation, logistics, construction, environmental, economic development, as well as debt and equity capital. Our depth of experience and broad network allows us to deliver results with a high success rate in this market segment.
FOR CORPORATIONS
We represent tenants and users of industrial real estate across a range of transactions: acquisitions, disposals, leasing, build to suits, sale-leasebacks, sourcing debt and equity capital.
FOR PRIVATE EQUITY
We work alongside sophisticated investors typically in middle-market companies to maximize value of real estate holdings.
We work closely with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to unlock value in real estate assets and maximize returns to shareholders. This can come in a variety of forms, whether it be an acquisition, disposal, new lease, sale-leaseback, or other real estate solution. We are sensitive to relationships and the confidential nature of private company information. As discreet and valued advisors, we become an extension of the team to complete transactions that best suit the client’s needs.
We typically find that each company situation is different and may have multiple ways to enhance value. Please contact us to discuss how we might be of assistance. Learn more…
EASTERN PA-NJ
We maintain important local industrial market knowledge and expertise in the surrounding PA-NJ areas.
PA & NJ offer access to the largest port on the east coast (Elizabeth, NJ) and a way to service 60% of the US Population and Eastern Canada in a 12 hour drive. Eastern PA and NJ are key markets because shippers enjoy a choice of rail services at the Port of New York / New Jersey along with an extensive market reach covering the Eastern half of the United States, Eastern Canada and beyond. The New York / New Jersey port region is served by three Class I railroads - Canadian-Pacific Railway, CSX, and Norfolk Southern.
The Pennsylvania market anchored by the Lehigh Valley and supported by the I-78/81 Corridor is a fast growing bulk warehouse corridor and is preferred location for regional and super-regional logistics operations serving the Mid- Atlantic, Northeast and the entire Eastern Seaboard. The Lehigh Valley is centrally positioned 90-100 miles west of New York, with easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC all major east coast ports. Consequently, the regions is home to many logistics and distribution users, major retailers and high-quality manufacturers.
New Jersey and specifically Exit 8A of the NJ Turnpike and its surrounding areas located just 30 miles from the Port of Elizabeth, the largest port on the East Coast, is key industrial real estate market highly sought after by top developers and industrial tenants.
OUR NETWORK
We have an exceptional database of industry professionals and thought leaders at our fingertips.
We’ve spent decades developing relationships across the spectrum of real estate disciplines and traveling across the country to see physical properties first-hand. As founder of the SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Real Estate) Independent Broker Group, McGowan maintains a network of top brokers nationwide to assist in fulfilling transactions. McGowan is also a Fellow of IAMC (Industrial Asset Management Council), and a Past President of the Delaware Valley Chapter of WERC (Warehouse Education Research Council). We have also served on many industry conference panels in the northeast. Maintaining a strong network and staying on top of industry trends is important to servicing our clients well.
For Investors
We seek unique risk-adjusted opportunities in industrial real estate.
Our specialized focus periodically allows us to uncover or create opportunistic investment and/or development opportunities. The long-term nature of NNN industrial leases are optimal for passive investment opportunities.
For Brokers
We serve as a cooperative co-broker representative in several key industrial markets.
We are a unique independent broker with licenses along the entire northeast I-81 industrial corridor. McGowan works with real estate brokers from all over the country who trust us to fulfill their requirements in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. In addition, we have licenses in New York, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Utah, Idaho, and Maine.
We understand the importance of adding a strong local broker to service valued corporate clients. Our focus is to treat both the referring broker and their client with exceptional service. As consistent leaders in managing some of the largest requirements in industrial and office, working with all major landlords and economic developers, we are positioned well to add value to any team.