Ari Abramson, Vice President, Acquisitions of Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), has been appointed Vice Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Multifamily Product Council and Chair of the Council’s Membership committee. CRC is a Baltimore-based commercial real estate investment and management company that owns and manages a diversified $2 billion-plus portfolio that includes more than 10,000 apartment homes nationwide.

ULI, which describes itself as the oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use professionals in the world, has a mission to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities. With more than 45,000 members, ULI operates District Councils in more than 50 cities across the United States, including Baltimore.

In his role as Vice Chair of the Multifamily Product Council, Mr. Abramson will help organize and execute programming designed to stimulate discussions and confront emerging issues impacting the multifamily industry. This programming will engage real estate developers, value-add sponsors, equity lenders and related multifamily service providers, and encourage the sharing of ideas and best practices. As Membership Chair, Mr. Abramson will formulate strategies to attract new professionals to ULI Americas and to the Council, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to serve as a leader in the multifamily industry on a national scale and to help shape the direction and focus of the Council,” CRC’s Ari Abramson explained. “I value this insider position to review strategy, tackle important issues facing our industry, form powerful new relationships, and work closely with my peer group across the country. This role will also heighten the visibility of CRC on a national scale and further position our company on the mainstage of our industry.”

Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) is focused on acquiring value-add retail and multifamily properties located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore and founded in 1960, CRC is a full-service commercial real estate and investment company. The privately-owned firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of more than five million square feet of commercial space, as well as nearly 10,000 apartment homes. Positioned throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, the portfolio's value exceeds $2 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com