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Optima Durant Group is an assemblage of vertically integrated, complementary companies built to execute collective goals with consistency and intent. We develop, own, and invest in dynamic submarkets alongside trusted local partners, guided by disciplined execution and a long-term commitment to the communities we build in. Designed for sustainable growth and adaptability over time, we approach real estate as an enduring asset class.

OUR MISSION

WHAT WE DO

An end-to-end approach to real estate.

Development

Providing investors ground-up and re-development opportunities within commercial and residential real estate

LEARN ABOUT OUR APPROACH

Construction

Providing the full suite of construction management services for Optima Durant Development projects as well as independent construction projects.

HOW WE BUILD

Management

Providing integrated property management services for commercial and residential assets

HOW WE MANAGE

Design

Providing integrated design services for commercial and residential assets

HOW WE DESIGN

Advisory

Supporting owners with planning, coordination, and execution oversight from early strategy through delivery.

HOW WE ADVISE

FEATURED PROJECTS

EASTON, PA

THE COMMODORE

A landmark address on the Easton waterfront, designed to bring a refined residential experience to the riverfront with a lifestyle-forward point of view.

MEET THE TEAM

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Garett M. Vassel

Optima Durant Group is guided by leadership with experience spanning development and investment banking, supported by a select advisory network across acquisitions, capital markets, and real estate finance. That combined perspective reinforces disciplined decision-making and long-term thinking across the broader group platform, built for sustainable growth and adaptability over time.

Founding President

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FOCUSED REGIONS

We remain concentrated in a select set of regions to stay close to the work and keep standards consistent across each phase of a project. Current regions of focus include Pennsylvania, New York City, Long Island, and Texas.

LET’S CONNECT

If something is in motion and you’re looking for the right team to align with, reach out. We’ll follow up to begin the conversation.

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