J.R. Howa brings a rare combination of practical development knowledge and brokerage expertise to every deal. Before entering brokerage, he was deeply involved in his family’s multi-generation construction, development, and investment company, gaining firsthand experience in land acquisition, entitlements, construction, asset management, leasing, and sales. This background gives him a clear understanding of each stage of a project and the challenges that come with it.
J.R. has completed transactions for institutional investors, national and local developers, and private capital groups across multifamily, industrial, retail, and mixed-use assets. His work includes a substantial volume of land and asset acquisitions, often involving complex entitlement processes and coordination with municipalities, CRAs, and state agencies.
He represents landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers, handling everything from intricate lease negotiations to investment sales of both stabilized and value-add properties. Known for his attention to detail and ability to balance the priorities of all parties, J.R. consistently delivers successful outcomes on acquisitions, dispositions, and developments.
Select Transactions
-
Worthington Tower (359 Units) – Land Acquisition
-
The Morton – Land Acquisition
-
Woodbine Development – Land Acquisition
-
The Brix – Land Acquisition
-
The Izzy – Land Acquisition
-
Regis Square – Land Acquisition / Multifamily Ground Lease
-
The Opal Apartments – Land Acquisition