focused on community

Where some firms might see insurmountable challenges, we see opportunity. From our approach to investing to the property management services we offer, we have built a business model around identifying projects where we can generate the greatest positive impact for residents, businesses, and towns.

We are also disciplined in our approach to improving communities through ethical development. This means that with every project we undertake, we put the needs of the community first, working side-by-side with local leaders to develop plans that align with their vision and complement the nearby architecture and landscape.

KennMar’s philosophy takes a community-first approach.

From our investment partners to the architects, builders, and design firms we collaborate with, it is important that we all share the same vision of creating spaces that inspire and improve communities. It is not only important that we seek out opportunities that have the potential to generate significant investment returns for our clients, each project we undertake must also generate a social return for the communities in which we serve.
To achieve our goal of balancing the need to preserve and grow asset values for our clients with our social responsibilities, KennMar has developed a 2-step process we call F•O•C•U•S on G•O•O•D™.

F•O•C•U•S

In the first step, we use the F•O•C•U•S process to identify new opportunities.

find Identify well-located, underperforming assets with the opportunity to enhance the asset value through development or redevelopment that will in turn generate benefits for the community.

obsessConduct a thorough financial analysis, perform property inspections and implement a detailed due diligence plan to validate initial assumptions.

closeObtain the financing and investor funds needed to legally acquire the asset.

unlockExecute upon the defined development or redevelopment plan in order to increase asset valuations.

scoreUpon stabilization, continually monitor and maintain the asset to maximize both social and investment returns.

G•O•O•D

As the final step in the process, all assets are regularly monitored and measured for G•O•O•D and to make a positive impact on the environment, the community, and the industry.

governance

“Governance” relates to KennMar’s values and ethics. By clearly defining practices and policies around issues such as board composition and diversity, accounting transparency, and information and data security, the company is able to promote positive behaviors such as equity and inclusion, standardized and audited financial reporting, and the process for protecting employees,’ clients’ and investors’ personal data.

obligation

KennMar recognizes that it has an obligation to our clients and investors to preserve, protect, and grow the assets entrusted to us. As financial stewards, it is our first priority to make prudent management decisions and to regularly update our clients on those decisions and how they impact the property’s bottom line.

obedience

KennMar, along with its sister organization, KennMar Cares, maintains a level of obedience to a philosophy and company culture that lifts people up, has the greatest positive impact in the communities where we serve, and fosters a high-quality customer experience. At the end of the day, when we ask ourselves, “Have we done any good in the world today?” we should be able to answer with a resounding “Yes.”

decarbonization

This initiative is based on KennMar’s desire to support the reduction of greenhouse gases and to do our part to help achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Research shows that some of the largest amounts of carbon dioxide production come from real estate properties. By working with other property owners, we strive to implement cost-effective strategies and implement energy efficient systems that will have less impact on natural resources.