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Who We Are

Our Story

Chukes Okoro started this business about 20 years ago after coming to Baltimore from the U.K., where he was working as a computer scientist. After renovating his first property in 1997, real estate became his passion. bringing old, historic buildings back to life and creating thriving communities.​

 

Holding a Bachelor's and Master's background in Mathematics, Statistics, and Decision Modelling, Chukes has instilled a rigorous analytical approach to successfully develop projects, developing 50+ properties across single-family historic, multi-family, and commercial.

 

Additionally, Chukes is looking to expand on the company's long-term proven track record of success by using the knowledge gained over the years to teach and guide others. 

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What Makes Us Different

  • Community-Focused at the Core
    Many of our projects focus on transforming vacant and derelict areas into thriving communities by providing a long term, disciplined approach to development.
  • MBE/WBE Inclusion Priority
    Okoro Development makes it a point of emphasis to include MBE and WBE participation in many if not all of our projects.
  • Vertically-Integrated Management
    We pride ourselves on our quality and insuring that our projects adhere to the highest building code and permitting standards. These quality standards are reflected by our commitment to staying connected with the best in class across all aspects of the development process, including pre planning, property acquisition, financing, design planning, pre construction, and construction.
  • Leasing Experience
    We stay involved in our projects after completion, leasing to both commercial and residential tenants. For business owners, we look for passion and prior business experience, and for residents we look for a proven track record of employment and prior rental history. It is paramount that the footprint we leave on the surrounding community leads to growth and positive impact.
  • Public-Private Partnerships
    We proudly partner with public agencies and municipalities, to make it possible to have positive transformational projects for the communities that we serve.
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