Vanguard Real Estate Group Secures Florida Broker License, Targets Expansion

June 5, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rochester Hills, MI – Vanguard Real Estate Group, a leading fully integrated real estate investment, brokerage, and development firm, announced today it has secured its Florida Real Estate Broker License, marking a pivotal step in the firm’s expansion across Central and Southwest Florida. This milestone builds upon Vanguard’s longstanding relationships and active land acquisition efforts in the state, positioning the firm to significantly scale its presence and capitalize on the current market environment.

As evolving market dynamics create an increasingly selective landscape for real estate investment and development in the Sunshine State, Vanguard sees this period as an opportune window to source attractive acquisitions, structure favorable transactions, and deliver differentiated solutions to its builder, developer, and investor partners. The firm’s focus will center on land acquisition, investment sales, and strategic homebuilder representation, ensuring a comprehensive approach across both commercial and residential real estate sectors.

“We believe the current environment in Florida offers a rare window to capture high-quality land positions and negotiate compelling deals that will generate outsized value over time. With our Florida brokerage license now secured, we are accelerating our efforts to bring Vanguard’s disciplined, institutional-caliber approach to a market primed for well-capitalized, strategic players."

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Forefront Capital, LLC, Vanguard also offers a sophisticated land banking and structured capital platform designed to help builders optimize inventory, improve capital efficiency, and de-risk development pipelines, a capability particularly critical in today’s environment.

“The Florida market is at a unique inflection point, where capitalized and agile firms can seize significant advantage. Forefront Capital’s land banking solutions will allow our partners to lock in strategic land positions, preserve balance sheet strength, and advance projects that might otherwise stall, positioning them to emerge stronger as the cycle evolves.”

This expansion represents a decisive next step in Vanguard’s strategic growth strategy, reinforcing the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner to sophisticated homebuilders, developers, and accredited investors seeking to unlock value across market cycles.

For more information about Vanguard Real Estate Group, visit www.vanguardregroup.com.

About Vanguard Real Estate Group

Founded in 2006, Vanguard Real Estate Group is a fully integrated real estate investment, brokerage, and development platform specializing in the acquisition, entitlement, and disposition of residential, multifamily, and commercial properties. Through its subsidiary, Forefront Capital, Vanguard delivers bespoke land banking and capital advisory services that drive superior outcomes for builders, developers, and institutional investors. With over $500 million in closed transactions, Vanguard operates at the forefront of real estate innovation, combining deep market expertise with disciplined execution and a commitment to long-term value creation.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sabrina Cusumano
Vanguard Real Estate Group
scusumano@vanguardregroup.com
248.650.6206

Sabrina Cusumano

Director of Operations

Ms. Cusumano leads key aspects of Vanguard’s operations, such as agent recruitment, Builder Division growth support, marketing, branding, and front-office management.