Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Real Estate Development & Consulting Experts
Founded in 1975, Peter Allen & Associates has established itself as a trusted leader in real estate consulting, development, and property management. With over 40 years of experience, founder Peter Allen combines hands-on expertise with academic insights as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Michigan. Our team specializes in economic viability assessments, environmental sustainability, and securing public entitlements for real estate projects. We pride ourselves on crafting tailored solutions for clients, leveraging deep local knowledge of Ann Arbor and Detroit.Our portfolio includes transformative projects like the Arbor Blu Student Housing air rights sale and the redevelopment of historic properties. By integrating community engagement and innovative financing strategies, we help clients maximize value while contributing to vibrant urban environments. Our dedication to transparency, client education, and ethical practices has earned long-term trust from property owners and developers alike.
Services
Real Estate Consulting
Property Management
Development Services
Feasibility Studies
Historic Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We combine 50+ combined years of real estate expertise with academic insights.
- Our team specializes in public-private partnership negotiations.
- We offer customized solutions for complex property redevelopments.
- Our work has shaped Ann Arbor's urban landscape since 1975.
- We maintain transparency with no hidden fees in all transactions.
Services
Real Estate Consulting
Our consulting services analyze real estate projects for economic viability and environmental sustainability. We help property owners leverage assets through expert market analysis and stakeholder engagement. With decades of experience in Ann Arbor's unique market dynamics, we provide actionable insights for maximizing property value.
Property Management
Managing millions in real estate assets, we handle leasing, accounting, and maintenance for commercial properties. Our approach balances financial performance with tenant satisfaction. Douglas and Sally Allen oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring optimal returns for property owners along N. Main and Argo Pond.
Development Services
We specialize in transforming underutilized spaces into thriving communities. From mixed-use developments to student housing, our projects like Arbor Blu demonstrate expertise in navigating entitlement processes. Our work at 924 N. Main St. showcases our commitment to riverfront revitalization and sustainable growth.
Feasibility Studies
Our pre-development assessments evaluate project viability through market trends, regulatory requirements, and financial modeling. We help developers prove concepts and secure funding, drawing on 50+ combined years of local market knowledge in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
Historic Rehabilitation
Preserving architectural heritage while modernizing spaces is central to our practice. Projects like the Weinmann Block redevelopment demonstrate our ability to blend historic tax credits with contemporary needs. We specialize in adaptive reuse that honors history while meeting modern functionality standards.
People
Peter Allen
President
Founder with 40+ years in real estate development, University of Michigan lecturer since 1981, and community leader involved in over 30 urban revitalization projects.
Douglas Allen
Property Manager
Handles leasing and property management operations with expertise in asset optimization, working alongside Sally Allen to manage millions in real estate assets.
Sally Allen
Accounting Director
Oversees financial operations with deep expertise in real estate accounting, partnering with Douglas to ensure fiscal excellence across all managed properties.
Questions
What services does Peter Allen + Associates offer?
We provide real estate consulting, development services, property management, feasibility studies, and historic rehabilitation projects.
Which areas do you specialize in?
Our primary service areas include Ann Arbor, Detroit, and surrounding Michigan communities.
How long has your firm been in business?
We've been operating since 1975, with founder Peter Allen's career spanning over 40 years in real estate.
What makes your firm different from competitors?
Our unique combination of academic insights, local knowledge, and hands-on experience sets us apart in urban development.
Do you work with individual property owners?
Yes, we collaborate with both individual owners and large developers on diverse real estate opportunities.
