Since 1969 we have built long-standing relationships, refined our underwriting, and earned a reputation as a trusted capital source of choice.
Below we look back at some of the most important moments in our history: milestones that have foreshadowed our continued success.
Ephry Merkur leaves a successful legal career to join Meridian Building Group as Secretary Treasurer, overseeing property management, maintenance and finance. The company comes to manage up to 25,000 apartments.
Toronto, 1969
Ephry launches his own real estate investment firm, acquiring, repositioning, managing and reselling thousands of apartment units across Toronto and Canada.
Toronto Financial District
Brass is founded to purchase multi-family real estate across Canada, with heavy early investment in the Toronto market where assets see a significant rise in value.
Toronto, Ontario
Seeing stronger returns and a way to capitalize on the strong Canadian dollar, Brass begins building a portfolio of multi-family investments in South Florida.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Brass grows its portfolio by acquiring thousands of units across Florida and Texas, leading to further investment throughout the Sunbelt.
Austin, Texas
Brass concentrates on markets with sustained job and population growth across the Sunbelt, the Mountain West and the Midwest. These are regions where demand for quality multi-family housing continues to outpace new supply.
West Palm Beach, Florida
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