INTEGRITY. RELATIONSHIPS. RESULTS.

National Real Estate Investor and Operator Delivering Long Term Value with a Reputation for Excellence

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65+ YEARS

Founded in 1960

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Retail & Multifamily

Focused. Specialized. Proven.

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Nationwide Portfolio

Local Market Expertise

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Vertically Integrated

Invest. Operate. Manage.

About Us

Founded in 1960, Continental Realty Corporation is a vertically integrated, privately held real estate investment and management company focused on the acquisition and operation of retail and multifamily properties nationwide. Guided by a commitment to integrity, operational excellence, and long-term value creation, CRC combines market insight, analytics driven strategies, disciplined execution, and a people-first approach to deliver lasting value.
Our entrepreneurial roots and commitment to relationships continue to shape how we operate today. The belief in doing the right thing underpins our approach to accountability, integrity, and long-term value.

Kroger store front

Our Platform

CRC is an investment manager and vertically integrated real estate operator, organized around sector specialization. We operate through dedicated Retail and Multifamily Operations verticals, each led by teams with proven, asset-class-specific expertise. Our investment management function is aligned with these verticals, enabling disciplined execution, sharper insight, and clear accountability at the asset level.

This structure allows CRC to integrate underwriting, asset management, and operations, grounding investment decisions in direct operating experience and real-time performance data.

Our vertically integrated platform combines sophisticated investment management with in-house operating capabilities, supported by shared services that efficiently leverage scale across the organization. Together, this approach drives stronger outcomes and enables CRC to operate as a more informed, hands-on, and deeply embedded investment manager.

Our Verticals

FOUR CONECTED DISCIPLINES. ONE ALIGNED PLATFORM.

Our Leadership

CRC’s leadership team is comprised of seasoned professionals who are experts in the business lines they oversee, with careers built in the core disciplines that drive our platform. Each leader brings hands-on experience, institutional knowledge, and a track record of execution within their respective function.

This team serves as thought leaders in their fields, guiding strategy, driving innovation, and setting high standards for performance and accountability. United by a shared commitment to integrity and long-term value creation, CRC’s leadership team steers the firm’s growth while honoring the trust placed in us by our investors, residents, tenants, partners, and team members.

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What Guides Us

Our core values guide how we operate, make decisions, and build a strong future.

Our mission is to be the best retail and multifamily real estate investors and operators in the industry. We are driven by a commitment to strong, consistent outcomes for our investors, top-tier experiences for our residents and retail tenants, and active, responsible engagement in the communities where we own and operate.

Looking ahead, our vision is to continue building a top-rated national platform by profitably growing our retail and multifamily portfolio, creating meaningful opportunities for our team members, and delivering exceptional long-term value for our investors.

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Our Legacy

From our founding in 1960 through decades of growth and expansion, CRC’s history reflects adaptability, disciplined decision-making, and a long-term perspective. Each chapter of our history builds on the last, reinforcing our commitment to performance, people, and partnership.

Marvin Schapiro

1960

Founder Marvin S. Schapiro officially incorporated Continental Realty
Mark Schapiro with Marvin S. Schapiro

1962

Mark Schapiro joined the family business
1963 photo Rutter St

1963

Began acquiring row homes in Baltimore City
Old Court Executive Park

1969

Acquired first residential-to-commercial redevelopment, Old Court Executive Park
Brooklyn Apartments

1972

Acquired first multifamily community, Brooklyn Apartments
Fairfax Shopping Center

1978

Acquired Fairfax Circle Shopping Center in Virgina
Jack Luetkemeyer with files in front of him

1979

Jack Luetkemeyer joins the company as a partner
inside shopping center

1979

Acquired two regional malls – Reisterstown Road Plaza and McAlister Square Mall
Columbia Palace 9 movie theater

1981

Acquired movie theater chain, JF Theaters
old picture of Westwinds apartments

1985

Developed Westwinds Apartments and 17 West Pennsylvania Avenue in Maryland
old newspaper

1987

Sold JF Theaters to Loews Cinemas after expanding to 75 screens
JM Schapiro

1991

JM Schapiro joined the family business after graduating from Bucknell University
Park Plaza Aerial View

1993

Split company real estate strategy into Retail and Multifamily divisions
Bed Bath Beyond

1996

Bed, Bath & Beyond Plaza – first commercial acquisition in Florida
Kenilworth sign

2000

Acquired Kenilworth Apartment portfolio
CRC Fund ||| annual Meeting

2012

Fund III launched with $96M in new private equity
Continental Realty University logo

2013

Established Continental Realty University
Towne Square Ocoee FL

2015

Closed Fund IV with $164M in raised equity
Cypress Run Market Place aerial view

2018

Raised $211M for Fund V plus an additional $52M in co-investment equity
MPTC courtyard

2020

Acquired Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in South Carolina for $147M

2020

Established NYC office to advance strategic initiatives.
City Place Doral

2021

Launched CRORF I Fund with $200M raised plus an additional $139M in co-investment equity
data charts

2022

Began integrating alternative data and research into business practices
multifamily building with pool

2022

Launched Core Multifamily Fund with $144M in raised equity
South Coast Collection shopping strip

2023

Entered National retail market with acquisition of the South Coast Collection in California
building by a pond

2024

Launched Value Add Multifamily Fund (VAMF I) with $160M in raised equity plus $20M in co-investment equity
Sundance Towne Center

2025

Expanded our national footprint with acquisitions in Arizona, Colorado and Texas
Kroger store front

2026

Expanded our retail portfolio with the acquisition of 14 properties across 7 states