Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Advisors in Burlington, VT
Since 1990, White + Burke has specialized in real estate development consulting, serving as an outsourced real estate department for municipalities, businesses, and institutions. Our expertise spans project management, permitting, financing, and strategic planning, with a focus on community development and public-private partnerships. With decades of combined experience, we provide objective, client-focused guidance from site selection through project completion. Our services are tailored to address complex real estate challenges, ensuring alignment with clients long-term goals. Licensed in Vermont and operating nationwide through local broker collaborations, we deliver strategic brokerage and advisory services grounded in market knowledge.Specializing in workout solutions, we assist lenders in mitigating losses through effective OREO property strategies. Our track record includes high-impact projects like UVM Medical Centers $300 million Renaissance Project and Northfield Savings Banks headquarters development. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to execute. Headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, we remain committed to fostering community growth through real estate expertise.
Services
Project Management
Brokerage Services
Advisory Services
Workout Services
Economic Development
Asset Management
Permit Expediting
Financing Strategies
Community Development
OREO Disposition
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in real estate development and advisory services since 1990.
- Our team provides objective, strategic advice tailored to complex municipal and institutional projects.
- We combine local Vermont expertise with nationwide broker collaborations for optimal outcomes.
- Specialized in public-private partnerships and permit expediting for efficient project delivery.
- Proven track record managing high-value projects like UVM Medical Centers $300 million Renaissance Project.
What people say
Professionalism and thoroughness
Expertise in complex projects
Proven track record
Services
Project Management
We oversee the entire development process from site selection to construction completion. Our team ensures regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and timely execution while managing stakeholder communication for municipalities and institutions. Strategic coordination maximizes project efficiency.
Workout Services
Specialized solutions for lenders facing distressed properties. We analyze OREO assets, develop disposition strategies, and implement marketing plans to mitigate losses. Our expertise includes property stabilization and permit acquisition to enhance value during the recovery cycle.
Advisory Services
Objective guidance for real estate portfolio analysis, development feasibility, and public-private partnership structuring. Our consulting helps clients navigate regulatory challenges, secure financing, and align projects with long-term organizational goals through data-driven decision making.
Brokerage Services
Leveraging 30+ years of market knowledge, we represent buyers, tenants, and sellers in strategic property acquisitions and dispositions. Our services include site evaluation, market analysis, and negotiation support to ensure optimal transaction outcomes for commercial real estate stakeholders.
Economic Development
We facilitate public-private partnerships for downtown revitalization and housing initiatives. Our expertise includes New Market Tax Credit utilization, tax increment financing, and stakeholder engagement to create economically viable, community-benefiting development projects in Vermont and beyond.
People
David G. White
President and Founder
With over 35 years in real estate, David established White + Burke in 1990. His expertise in community development projects has shaped Vermonts landscape through strategic public-private partnerships and complex project execution.
Tim Burke
Senior Associate and Director of Brokerage Services
Tim leads brokerage operations with 30+ years of Vermont market expertise. He specializes in strategic property transactions, combining local knowledge with national brokerage collaborations to achieve client objectives efficiently.
Stephanie T. Clarke
Vice President
Stephanie manages client relationships and project execution, focusing on institutional clients. Her 20-year track record includes healthcare facility expansions and educational institution development projects across northern New England.
Joe Weith
Senior Project Manager
Joe oversees complex development projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical precision. He specializes in permit expediting and construction management for municipal and commercial clients throughout the Northeast.
Brian Pine
Senior Project Manager
Brian focuses on asset management and economic development strategies, with particular expertise in financing structures for mixed-use developments and public infrastructure projects across Vermont communities.
Questions
What real estate services does White + Burke offer?
We provide project management, brokerage, advisory services, workout solutions, and economic development strategies for municipalities, businesses, and institutions across Vermont and the Northeast.
How does White + Burke differ from traditional real estate firms?
We act as an outsourced real estate department, combining development expertise with strategic consulting rather than owning projects, focusing exclusively on client interests without conflicts of interest.
Do you work outside Vermont?
While we're based in Vermont, we collaborate with local brokers nationwide to deliver real estate solutions for clients across the United States through strategic partnerships.
How do you handle complex municipal projects?
Our team specializes in public-private partnerships, navigating regulatory challenges and structuring financing through tools like tax increment financing to ensure successful community development outcomes.
What experience do you have with institutional clients?
We’ve worked with major institutions like UVM Medical Center and Vermont colleges on projects including healthcare facilities, educational campuses, and complex financing structures for over 30 years.
Can you assist with distressed property management?
Yes, our workout services team develops strategic disposition plans for OREO properties, including market analysis, property stabilization, and marketing to maximize value and mitigate lender losses.
Reviews (1)
Mike Hannigan
Dec 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
If you're trying to figure out an important real estate decision in or around Vermont, I can't think of anyone better to work with.
If you're trying to figure out an important real estate decision in or around Vermont, I can't think of anyone better to work with.
