Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Allentown, PA
Markward Group is a full-service commercial, industrial, and retail real estate brokerage firm headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1995, we deliver tailored real estate solutions across Eastern Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic States, and beyond. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach, offering brokerage, financing, investment, and development services. Led by SIOR-designated professionals with decades of experience, we serve major corporations and individual clients, prioritizing transparency, market knowledge, and strategic relationships.Our services span property types, including office, flex, industrial, retail, land, and mixed-use developments. With a focus on innovation and results, we leverage technology and financial acumen to optimize transactions for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Our leadership in SIOR underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in commercial real estate globally. We pride ourselves on delivering data-driven solutions that align with evolving client needs and market dynamics.
Services
Brokerage Services
Financing Services
Investment Services
Development Services
Office Real Estate
Industrial Real Estate
Retail Real Estate
Land Sales
Leasing Services
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage.
- Our team includes SIOR-designated experts with global industry recognition.
- We provide comprehensive services spanning brokerage, financing, investment, and development.
- Our regional expertise covers Eastern Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic States.
- We combine financial analysis with market insights for data-driven decisions.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
Services
Brokerage Services
Markward Group provides comprehensive brokerage services for commercial, industrial, and retail properties. Our team represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in transactions ranging from small parcels to large-scale developments. With expertise in market analysis and negotiation, we ensure competitive pricing and optimal terms for clients.
Financing Services
We arrange tailored financing solutions for property purchases or refinancing, partnering with capital sources like banks, Freddie Mac, and CMBS. Our services cater to transactions from $500k to $250 million, offering flexible recourse and non-recourse options to maximize client returns.
Investment Services
Markward Group and Caracor invest in core assets with quality tenants, focusing on apartments, industrial, medical, and retail properties. We provide consultation and analysis for individual and institutional investors, prioritizing capital appreciation and inflation-protected returns.
Development Services
Through Caracor, LLC, we handle all facets of development, including site selection, construction, and sales. Our projects span industrial parks, senior living communities, retail centers, and mixed-use developments, emphasizing strategic location and market demand.
Leasing Services
We specialize in leasing solutions for office, flex, industrial, and retail spaces. Our team negotiates terms that align with tenant needs and landlord objectives, ensuring competitive rates and favorable lease structures across the Mid-Atlantic region.
People
Del Markward
Founder, SIOR, President, Broker of Record
Del Markward founded Markward Group in 1995 and leads its brokerage and advisory services. He has transacted with global companies like Coca-Cola and Microsoft and serves as former Global President of SIOR. He also operates Caracor, LLC, focusing on mixed-use and industrial developments.
Mike Capobianco
SIOR, Associate Broker
Mike Capobianco specializes in industrial real estate with over 20 years of experience. He joined Markward Group in 2016 after roles at Colliers and Liberty Property Trust. His expertise includes logistics optimization and large-scale transactions for clients like UPS and Prologis.
Ann Kline
Vice President, Associate Broker
Ann Kline has over 25 years of experience in office, flex, and investment real estate. Licensed since 1993, she manages investor portfolios and negotiates leases and sales. Prior to Markward Group, she oversaw leasing for over 400 offices nationwide.
Chip Miers
Managing Director
Chip Miers brings 15+ years of commercial real estate experience, focusing on business development and client relations. He rejoined Markward Group in 2005 after roles in banking, leveraging his sales expertise to deliver tailored real estate solutions.
Dutch Markward
Managing Director
Dutch Markward specializes in industrial real estate, combining financial analysis with market insights. A Penn State graduate, he advises clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and leases, utilizing technology and a relationship-driven approach for data-backed decisions.
Questions
What services does Markward Group offer?
We provide brokerage, financing, investment, and development services for commercial, industrial, and retail real estate across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and the broader Mid-Atlantic States.
How experienced is your team?
Our team has over 25 years of combined experience, including SIOR-designated experts and former executives from major firms like Colliers and Liberty Property Trust.
Can you assist with financing options?
Yes, we partner with banks, Freddie Mac, and other lenders to arrange competitive financing solutions for purchases or refinancing, from $500k to $250 million.
What property types do you handle?
We specialize in office, flex, industrial, retail, land, and mixed-use developments, including senior living and industrial parks.
How do you approach client relationships?
We prioritize transparency, strategic insights, and long-term partnerships, tailoring solutions to meet each client's unique real estate goals.
