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Habitat is a leader in real estate development and property management, creating vibrant residential communities through thoughtful development and best-in-class management. Guided by integrity, innovation, and service excellence, Habitat serves a diverse portfolio of market-rate, mixed-income, affordable housing, and condominium communities. A people-first approach and long-term stewardship have helped shape neighborhoods and create places that endure.

Five Decades of Impact Across the Great Lakes

For 55 years, our commitment to innovation, integrity, and long-term value has shaped neighborhoods throughout Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Minnesota.

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The Habitat Company offers comprehensive real estate services designed to maximize value while

strengthening the communities we serve.

Our vertically integrated platform allows us to oversee projects from concept through stabilization and long-term management—resulting in smarter development, stronger operations, and consistent performance across asset types.

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At Habitat, we believe housing is more than a building—it’s the foundation for opportunity, stability, and community.

CASSIDY ON CANAL

Our latest modern riverfront community in the heart of Chicago.

43 GREEN

An equitable

transit-oriented community redefining South Side living.

KINGSBURY PLAZA

Sophisticated living at the intersection of city and neighborhood.

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Habitat, Duvernay + Brooks, and Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Close on 254-Unit First Phase Redevelopment of Marine Drive Apartments, Advancing Waterfront Revitalization in Buffalo, N.Y.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Dec. 17, 2025) — The Habitat Company , a leading U.S. multifamily developer and property manager, has closed on Marine Drive Apartments in downtown Buffalo, officially setting in motion the long-anticipated redevelopment of the historic waterfront site. The transformative project, undertaken by Habitat in partnership with Duvernay + Brooks and Bridges Development, an affiliate of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA), will preserve and expand affordab

Absorbing 2025: Habitat Leaders Share Insights on What’s Next for Multifamily

As the multifamily industry navigates evolving market conditions, shifting renter expectations, and rapid technological change, thoughtful leadership and adaptability are more important than ever. In Absorbing 2025 , published by the National Apartment Association, industry leaders—including Habitat’s own Charlton Hamer and Jessica Perri—shared insights on how operators can remain resilient and forward-focused in the year ahead. Charlton Hamer emphasized the importance of lo

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