Boutique real estate investment and development firm recognized in multiple categories for excellence by preeminent regional publication.
Rehoboth Beach, DE – [April 9, 2025] – JLAM has been named the Top Real Estate Investment Firm on Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal’s (MAREJ) Best of 2024 list, as well as earning top honors in several other categories. This recognition underscores JLAM’s commitment to delivering institutional-quality real estate investments by creating and investing in places where people want to be.
The MAREJ Best of 2024 list celebrates firms that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership in the real estate sector across the Mid-Atlantic region. These honors reflect JLAM’s continued success in strategic acquisitions, high-quality development, and strong investment returns for its partners.
“Being named the Top Real Estate Firm of 2024 is a testament to the strength of our team, our disciplined investment approach, and our unwavering commitment to quality,” said Nick Hammonds, Managing Principal at JLAM. “These awards reinforce our mission to develop transformative projects that deliver value for investors and a sense of pride in our residents and tenants.”
“We are proud to be recognized for the work we do,” added Doug Motley, Managing Principal at JLAM. “Our ability to identify high-growth opportunities, execute with precision, and maintain a long-term investment vision sets us apart. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication and commitment to excellence.”
JLAM’s strategic approach, combined with deep market expertise and a focus on risk-adjusted returns, continues to attract family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and RIAs who want to grow and preserve wealth through best-in-class real estate investments.
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About JLAM
JLAM is a boutique real estate investment and development firm specializing in uncovering untapped potential and creating enduring value through strategic investments. The firm is known for targeting overlooked segments of the market, including underappreciated geographies, asset profiles, and investment sizes, where its expertise can unlock significant value.
With a focus on differentiated real estate across the residential, commercial, and private credit sectors, JLAM has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Since its founding in 2011, the firm has successfully deployed over $500 million in capital, developed more than 3,000 residential lots, 1,000 multifamily units, and 1 million square feet of commercial real estate.
Targeting high-growth secondary and tertiary markets across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S., JLAM leverages its expertise as a direct investor and operator to capitalize on thematic trends, market inefficiencies, and contrarian investments.