Professional Team
We, the individuals who comprise Aztec Group, are aware that we must add significant value to every assignment we accept. For this reason we employ a team approach to assess every opportunity and to evaluate alternative deal structures, all with careful regard for our clients' investment goals. Once our clients select an opportunity and a deal structure, we work hand-in-hand with them to provide capital and to complete the transaction. Clients have come to rely upon our successful track record of closing deals, a continuing source of great pride to us.
Ezra Katz - Chairman & CEO
Boaz Ashbel - Managing Director
Jason Shapiro - Managing Director
Howard Taft - Senior Managing Director
Sean Harrington - Senior Associate
Charles Penan - Director
Jim Fried - Managing Director
Luis Benitez - Chief Financial Officer
Susie Shwake-Fedele - Corporate Controller
Friday, November 14, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Aztec Group Inc Florida Singapore Tokyo Japan Investments Transactions
Transactions
The depth and breadth of Aztec's experience, personal relationships and track record ensure a level of service well above industry norms. Our team approach to deal-making affords clients the opportunity to maximize their investment returns.
Dispositions
Aztec markets investment grade properties for institutional and individual investor clients. After detailed analysis of the subject's physical condition and position in the marketplace, a marketing plan is devised and directed toward the most aggressive purchasers for the product. Aztec consistently achieves the highest possible price for our clients’ properties.
Acquisitions
We advise institutional and individual investors on acquisition strategies. We find properties that meet their strategic criteria and successfully put them under contract at the right price.
Development Strategies
We assist developers in site selection and property assessment to ensure that the end product will have broad appeal to the capital markets and to the investment community as a whole.
Pre-Sales
We arrange the advance purchase of income producing real estate prior to completion of construction. Investment market conditions sometimes allow the pre-sale to occur prior to commencement of construction, thus locking in developers profits and minimizing their exposure to market changes.
Joint Ventures
Aztec excels at matching the capabilities of clients with the requirements of project investments. If the concept and location are sound, we can structure a transaction to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and institutions.
Investment Strategies
Clients value Aztec's considerable expertise in advising on the repositioning of single assets and the recapitalization of portfolios.
The depth and breadth of Aztec's experience, personal relationships and track record ensure a level of service well above industry norms. Our team approach to deal-making affords clients the opportunity to maximize their investment returns.
Dispositions
Aztec markets investment grade properties for institutional and individual investor clients. After detailed analysis of the subject's physical condition and position in the marketplace, a marketing plan is devised and directed toward the most aggressive purchasers for the product. Aztec consistently achieves the highest possible price for our clients’ properties.
Acquisitions
We advise institutional and individual investors on acquisition strategies. We find properties that meet their strategic criteria and successfully put them under contract at the right price.
Development Strategies
We assist developers in site selection and property assessment to ensure that the end product will have broad appeal to the capital markets and to the investment community as a whole.
Pre-Sales
We arrange the advance purchase of income producing real estate prior to completion of construction. Investment market conditions sometimes allow the pre-sale to occur prior to commencement of construction, thus locking in developers profits and minimizing their exposure to market changes.
Joint Ventures
Aztec excels at matching the capabilities of clients with the requirements of project investments. If the concept and location are sound, we can structure a transaction to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and institutions.
Investment Strategies
Clients value Aztec's considerable expertise in advising on the repositioning of single assets and the recapitalization of portfolios.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
About Aztec Group Inc Florida Singapore Tokyo Japan Investments
Founded in 1981, by Ezra Katz, Aztec is a full-service real estate investment banking firm specializing in facilitating the acquisition, disposition, financing and capital needs of real estate projects for institutional investors, entrepreneurs and commercial developers as well as offshore clients. Aztec has long been recognized as the premier real estate capital markets intermediary and merchant banking firm in the Southeast, with over $10 billion in transactions culminated during the past two decades.
For 30 years Aztec has successfully delivered positive results to clients through recognized expertise in traditional brokerage, property acquisition and disposition, primary and mezzanine debt sourcing, debt re-financing, equity sourcing and arranging joint-venture partnerships. As a result of this successful track record, Aztec has built an extensive network of clients that includes reputable investors, entrepreneurs, developers, operators and financial institutions both national and international. Well versed in most property types across the United States, Aztec’s multi-disciplinary team has the ability to provide clients with a comprehensive approach to finding customized solutions to their real estate needs.
Aztec’s team of market-wise real estate professionals are constantly in touch with developments within local and regional markets maintaining a current edge on the constant changes occurring within the industry.
For 30 years Aztec has successfully delivered positive results to clients through recognized expertise in traditional brokerage, property acquisition and disposition, primary and mezzanine debt sourcing, debt re-financing, equity sourcing and arranging joint-venture partnerships. As a result of this successful track record, Aztec has built an extensive network of clients that includes reputable investors, entrepreneurs, developers, operators and financial institutions both national and international. Well versed in most property types across the United States, Aztec’s multi-disciplinary team has the ability to provide clients with a comprehensive approach to finding customized solutions to their real estate needs.
Aztec’s team of market-wise real estate professionals are constantly in touch with developments within local and regional markets maintaining a current edge on the constant changes occurring within the industry.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Aztec Group Inc Florida Singapore Tokyo Japan Investments Services
Capital
Institutional investors and developers look to Aztec to take a leading role in securing development funding and permanent financing. Aztec's experience and knowledge enhance the delivery of viable financing opportunities. Issues are resolved in the initial underwriting to ensure prompt closings.
Permanent Loans
Aztec originates medium and long term mortgages for all types of commercial properties. Our network of national lenders and offshore investors provides Aztec diverse lending opportunities. When lenders receive an offering from Aztec, they know that the loan has been properly structured and underwritten.
Forward Commitments
We arrange permanent loans to be funded at a future date to take out construction or bridge loans or to guarantee the refinance of maturing loans.
Bridge Loans
Often used in conjunction with the acquisition or turnaround of a property, these loans provide one to three years for the owner to reposition the property, thus redefining its economics. Upon completion of the repositioning, Aztec will arrange a sale or permanent financing.
Acquisition & Development Loans
To assist developers and investors in purchasing existing properties and sites for future development, Aztec arranges financing to meet short and medium term investment requirements.
Construction Loans
Aztec arranges construction financing for all property types but concentrates on apartments, condominiums, hotels, office buildings and retail properties. Our experience and relationships assure our clients that their loan is properly structured and user friendly.
Equity Investment
Aztec is a leader in structuring institutional and private equity to facilitate acquisitions and new project developments.
Mezzanine Loans
These loans are designed to increase the leverage on commercial and residential properties by inserting a layer of debt between the first mortgage loan and the owner's equity.
Institutional investors and developers look to Aztec to take a leading role in securing development funding and permanent financing. Aztec's experience and knowledge enhance the delivery of viable financing opportunities. Issues are resolved in the initial underwriting to ensure prompt closings.
Permanent Loans
Aztec originates medium and long term mortgages for all types of commercial properties. Our network of national lenders and offshore investors provides Aztec diverse lending opportunities. When lenders receive an offering from Aztec, they know that the loan has been properly structured and underwritten.
Forward Commitments
We arrange permanent loans to be funded at a future date to take out construction or bridge loans or to guarantee the refinance of maturing loans.
Bridge Loans
Often used in conjunction with the acquisition or turnaround of a property, these loans provide one to three years for the owner to reposition the property, thus redefining its economics. Upon completion of the repositioning, Aztec will arrange a sale or permanent financing.
Acquisition & Development Loans
To assist developers and investors in purchasing existing properties and sites for future development, Aztec arranges financing to meet short and medium term investment requirements.
Construction Loans
Aztec arranges construction financing for all property types but concentrates on apartments, condominiums, hotels, office buildings and retail properties. Our experience and relationships assure our clients that their loan is properly structured and user friendly.
Equity Investment
Aztec is a leader in structuring institutional and private equity to facilitate acquisitions and new project developments.
Mezzanine Loans
These loans are designed to increase the leverage on commercial and residential properties by inserting a layer of debt between the first mortgage loan and the owner's equity.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Aztec Group Inc Florida Singapore Tokyo Japan Investments Company
Corporate Mission
Established in 1981 to serve real estate institutional and entrepreneurial clients, Aztec's primary goals have always been:
To deliver capital to real estate investors and developers
To position and close investment grade real estate transactions
As one of Florida's leaders, Aztec continually outperforms national real estate companies in the Florida markets we serve. Aztec's success is based upon our team of experienced, market-wise real estate professionals who have diverse institutional and developmental backgrounds. Our success is enhanced by our intensely focused, innovative approach to the business of investment quality real estate. Aztec views real estate from your perspective -- that of a principal. While our compensation is success fee oriented, we are at our best when we serve as an integral part of your team
Aztec Delivers
Primary Debt, Mezzanine and Equity Financing
Property Dispositions, Investment Sales
Our major property concentrations are rental apartment communities, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial, self-storage and hospitality properties.
We are well versed in the development and construction process for each property type. We understand the investment criteria and due diligence requirements of both our entrepreneurial and institutional clients. But no successful company can achieve consistently higher results without constantly remaining on the leading edge of change in its industry. As such, Aztec is an innovator, often seeing opportunities for our clients before they become apparent to either our clients or our competitors.
We are committed to delivering the best possible service to our clients.
Established in 1981 to serve real estate institutional and entrepreneurial clients, Aztec's primary goals have always been:
To deliver capital to real estate investors and developers
To position and close investment grade real estate transactions
As one of Florida's leaders, Aztec continually outperforms national real estate companies in the Florida markets we serve. Aztec's success is based upon our team of experienced, market-wise real estate professionals who have diverse institutional and developmental backgrounds. Our success is enhanced by our intensely focused, innovative approach to the business of investment quality real estate. Aztec views real estate from your perspective -- that of a principal. While our compensation is success fee oriented, we are at our best when we serve as an integral part of your team
Aztec Delivers
Primary Debt, Mezzanine and Equity Financing
Property Dispositions, Investment Sales
Our major property concentrations are rental apartment communities, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial, self-storage and hospitality properties.
We are well versed in the development and construction process for each property type. We understand the investment criteria and due diligence requirements of both our entrepreneurial and institutional clients. But no successful company can achieve consistently higher results without constantly remaining on the leading edge of change in its industry. As such, Aztec is an innovator, often seeing opportunities for our clients before they become apparent to either our clients or our competitors.
We are committed to delivering the best possible service to our clients.
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