California Real Estate Developer & Consultant

With comprehensive experience spanning hospitality, residential, and office properties, I've led transformative projects across diverse real estate sectors. From iconic hotels like the Fairmont and Hayes Mansion in San Jose to innovative residential developments like Quito Oaks in Saratoga, I’ve demonstrated a knack for delivering exceptional results. Currently, I’m overseeing the redevelopment of four significant resort sites at Lake Berryessa in Napa County and several new housing communities in the Bay Area. With a track record of success in navigating complex markets, I am committed to pushing the boundaries of real estate innovation.

Mission Statement

With a rich history of success, I have negotiated transformative partnerships and executed landmark projects, including the development of iconic hotels and resorts, major employment centers and unique residential communities. My dedication is to innovation.

In the residential sector, I have earned acclaim for my ability to reimagine spaces, from rezoning obsolete industrial sites for vibrant apartment communities, to crafting estate home communities like Quito Oaks. My interests encompass a wide range of housing formats, including both luxury residences and affordable family homes, reflecting a commitment to meeting the varied needs of communities.

Despite current challenges in the office market, my expertise in designing, financing, and leasing office buildings positions me as an invaluable partner in revitalizing troubled properties. With a portfolio of development projects spanning several million square feet, I am poised to navigate shifting market dynamics and deliver unparalleled value.

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Featured Achievements

Property Acquisition

333 Bush Street | San Francisco

Grant successfully negotiated the purchase of a premier office building site in San Francisco's financial district for Campeau Corporation, acquiring it for $27 million. Through strategic acquisitions and leveraging Transferable Development Rights, he assembled a development site approved for a floor area ratio (FAR) of 18:1. This pioneering project, featuring a 42-story tower with luxury residential condominiums atop a 500,000 square foot office tower, set a precedent as one of California's first vertical mixed-use developments. Grant's leadership in recruiting and guiding the project team ensured its successful design, construction, and leasing, all achieved at a land cost significantly lower than comparable projects in San Francisco at the time.

Property Sale

Limelight Hotel | Mammoth Lakes

In 2019, after an extensive marketing effort, Grant was successful in selling a 7-acre development site in Mammoth Lakes, California, to an affiliate of the Aspen Skiing Company. The new owner plans to build a 151-room Limelite Hotel and 15 luxury residences on the property, located immediately adjacent to Mammoth Mountain’s Village Gondola station. This will be the fourth Limelite Hotel to be opened in a year-round mountain resort location. The opening is planned for early 2025.

Land Leases & Joint Venture

Hayes Mansion Conference Resort

The City of San Jose acquired ownership of the Hayes Mansion, a magnificent residence, built in 1905 by a prominent local family, with more than 60 rooms and a place on the National Register of Historic Places. It had been vacant for nearly a decade when we proposed to fully restore the property and convert it to a conference center. With three phases of renovation and expansion, over 8 years, the Hayes Mansion ultimately housed 220 hotel rooms and suites, 18 dedicated meeting rooms, three restaurants and a full spa; it became the premier corporate conference center in Northern California. The City made the property available under a long term, participating ground lease and provided nearly 90% of the required funding through a series of municipal bond offerings. Grant negotiated both the land lease acquisition and financing arrangements on behalf of Network Conference Company.