Rethink Real Estate. For Good.

Development

Real estate and women.

Eve and her sister Michelle on site at their 15-unit project in Melbourne, Australia.

Thank you, Colette Coleman, for laying bare the facts about women in real estate development.

In her New York Times article, Female Developers Navigate Discrimination in a Male-Dominated Field, Colette shares the data behind and the reality of being a woman in real estate. “Women own just 2.8 percent of real estate firms and occupy 9 percent of the C-suite in commercial real estate” says Colette. And stories by four women developers, Anna Mackay, Alicia Hylton-Daniel, Jennifer Haskamp and Anyeley Hallová, back this up.

I’ve gathered my own binder full of stories in my decades as a real estate developer, just like they have. Surely, I thought, if we develop excellent projects, soon we’ll be embraced as excellent real estate developers well worth investing in? But we’ve barely moved one inch in the past 20 years (or perhaps longer) towards gender equity, except that now we have data (and writers like Colette) to show where things really stand.

Can we ever dig ourselves out of this hole?

Oculis Domes.

✅ $1,000 and you’re a “Dome Construction Enthusiast”.  Access to an exclusive virtual tour of the OCULIS Lodge construction site with detailed insights into dome construction AND a Q&A session with the project architects and builders to learn about dome-building techniques.

✅ $2,500 and you’re a “Founding Member”. A group tour of the property and a private Q & A session with the founder and builders.

✅ $5,000 and you’re a “VIP Explorer”.  Two free nights in a dome (based on availability) with an early bird special along with VIP early booking privileges.

✅ $20,000 and you’re an “Aspiring Builder”.  Admission to a dome construction workshop, featuring hands-on training with experts, tailored for backers interested in building their own domes in the future with our technical support (travel costs not included).

Unusual and impactful lodging experiences in the great outdoors.

Oculis Domes envisions itself as a pioneer in redefining the lodging experience through a seamless blend of luxury, sustainability, and architectural innovation. Nestled in the stunning natural landscapes of Washington, their dome accommodations offer guests an immersive experience that combines the best of glamping, short-term rentals, and boutique hospitality. By offering architecturally distinctive stays, they cater to the growing demand for unique, memorable travel experiences that allow guests to connect deeply with their surroundings.  

The developer is looking for investors small and big alike, just like you, on Small Change. 

https://www.smallchange.co/projects/Oculis-Domes

This is not a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities. All investing is risky and involves the risk of total loss as well as liquidity risk. Past returns do not guarantee future returns. If you are interested in investing, please visit Small Change to obtain the relevant offering documents.

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Bellevue Montgomery

✅ Missing Middle housing.  23 townhomes, duplex + 4-plex units

✅ Affordable.  Rents planned at 80% AMI

✅ Additional phases.  For a total of 67 units months construction period

✅  Underway.  Purchase + sale agreement executeduction commencement

✅ Cost.  $3.6M total project costing, dining and at least 3 parks

✅ Deferred real estate taxes.  Project awarded a 10-year PILOT, 75% deferral

✅ Completion.  Q1 2026 anticipated completion for Phase 1aces

A pocket neighborhood adjacent to Memphis Medical District.

Bellevue Montgomery is a multifamily project planned as an infill project in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee, adjacent to the Memphis Medical District. Even at the convergence of Downtown, Crosstown, and Midtown, the neighborhood does not have sufficient housing to fill the need for affordable housing. The Company intends to address this gap in the Medical District with much-needed “Missing Middle” housing. They’re looking for investors small and big alike, just like you, on Small Change. 

https://www.smallchange.co/projects/bellevue-montgomery

This is not a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities. All investing is risky and involves the risk of total loss as well as liquidity risk. Past returns do not guarantee future returns. If you are interested in investing, please visit Small Change to obtain the relevant offering documents.

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West Lombard

✅ Under construction. The project is underway and making steady progress

✅ Making an impact. Self-powered, achieving Net-Zero energy through enhanced insulation, high performance windows, and rooftop solar panels

✅ Elevated design. Each unit is a corner, maximizing natural light to all rooms, and includes over-sized private outdoor space

✅ Walkable + bikeable. Walk score of 84 and bike-score of 99

✅ Easy access. Close to restaurants, coffee shops, retail and transit

✅ Quick build. 12-month construction period + 6 months to stabilization

Brand new multifamily residences. Net Zero.

Construction is well underway on 12 units of net-zero market rate rental apartments on a 5,000 square foot lot in North Portland. The building is located directly across the street from New Seasons Market and less than five minutes away from the heart of St. John’s, one of Portland’s most vibrant and active neighborhoods.

This project is planned as a statement about what’s possible, by both delivering in-demand housing and improving the community. The developer, who believes that the future can be healthier for both people and the planet, embraces investors small and big alike, just like you, on Small Change. 

https://www.smallchange.co/projects/West-Lombard

This is not a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities. All investing is risky and involves the risk of total loss as well as liquidity risk. Past returns do not guarantee future returns. If you are interested in investing, please visit Small Change to obtain the relevant offering documents.

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Swank Atlanta.

✅ Loan secured.  Construction loan term sheet secure in preparation for construction start

✅ Shovel ready. Entitled and ready to build

✅ Quick Build. Anticipated 12 to 18 months construction period

✅ Pre-sales. Planned to begin immediately after construction commencement

✅ Walkable + bikeable. 5-minute walk to the Atlanta Belt-line, shopping, dining and at least 3 parks

✅ Easy access. 15-minutes to Atlanta International Airport, considered the world’s busiest airport

✅ Maximizing light. Fully open roof terraces

✅ Non-standard amenities. Swim spa option, wet bar, home theater + panoramic views

Distinctive, modern residences. In Atlanta’s Beltline District at the intersection of Memorial Drive SE and Stovall Street SE in Reynoldstown.

The developer is planning to build up to 14 luxury townhomes, ground up, designed to blend urban living with a “staycation” lifestyle. Each townhome is planned with features such as open roof terraces with 360-degree skyline views, floor-to-ceiling windows and spa amenities. 

The site is adjacent to The Heritage On Memorial and completes a block adjacent to Madison Yards. It’s just 15 minutes from the world’s busiest airport and within 2 miles of downtown Atlanta, offering convenience and connectivity.There’s a strong diversity component with minority vendor participation.  And they’re looking for investors, small and big alike, just like you, on Small Change.

This is not a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities. All investing is risky and involves the risk of total loss as well as liquidity risk. Past returns do not guarantee future returns. If you are interested in investing, please visit Small Change to obtain the relevant offering documents.

Image courtesy of Swank Atlanta