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Elmdale Partners

Skokie, IL 2–10 employees 5 principals

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About Elmdale Partners

Elmdale Partners is a real estate operator headquartered in Skokie, IL. Elmdale Partners operates in Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its investment focus is on Industrial, Multifamily - Ground-up and Self-Storage.

Elmdale Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm founded in 2010 by Thomas Bretz and Adam Freeman. Headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, the company employs approximately 168 people . Elmdale focuses on acquiring and managing retail, office, multi-family, and industrial properties, primarily throughout the Midwest, with a specific emphasis on Chicago and southeast Wisconsin .​ The firm has deployed over $500 million in real estate projects on behalf of itself and its investors . Elmdale's integrated platform includes a multi-state brokerage with over 2,200 agents, property management, commercial financing, development, and the Elmspring real estate technology accelerator . Additionally, Elmdale operates one of the largest CENTURY 21 franchises, with 45 branded offices across Illinois, Indiana, and Florida .​

Principals at Elmdale Partners

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Elmdale Partners's project portfolio

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Markets and themes

Markets Elmdale Partners operates in

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Investment themes at Elmdale Partners

  • Industrial
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Self-Storage
  • Standalone Retail
  • Suburban Office
  • Urban Office

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Brokerage
  • Construction Management
  • Economic Development
  • Private Equity
  • Site Development

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Frequently asked questions about Elmdale Partners

What does Elmdale Partners do?
Elmdale Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm founded in 2010 by Thomas Bretz and Adam Freeman.
Where is Elmdale Partners based?
Elmdale Partners is headquartered in Skokie, IL.
What markets does Elmdale Partners operate in?
Elmdale Partners is active in Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
How many employees does Elmdale Partners have?
Elmdale Partners has 2–10 employees.
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Elmdale Partners at a glance

Tier
Mid-market
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
2–10
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
2
Principals
5

Contact Elmdale Partners

5301 Dempster Street, Suite 300, Skokie, IL 60077
www.elmdalepartners.com