Kevin Cardinal, Director of Land Development

Blue River Development Names Kevin Cardinal Director of Land Development

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC is pleased to add Kevin Cardinal as Director of Land Development to its growing team. "Kevin’s depth of experience in land development and engineering is a huge asset to Blue River Development," Managing Principal Brad Cooper said. “We are excited to add him to our team as he will be instrumental in bringing projects from dirt[...]

Caroline Weyer promoted to Director of Investor Relations

Caroline Weyer Promoted to Blue River Development Director of Investor Relations

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC is looking to the future while reflecting on the past. With a current pipeline of 6,000 lots, the development company is making a capital push this year to be ready strategically for construction in 2024. Part of Blue River’s strategy is the recent promotion of Caroline Weyer to Director of Investor Relations. In this new[...]

Blue River Development 2022 Successes

2022 Record Year for Blue River Development

2022 was a record year for Blue River Development. While many companies slowed down due to several market conditions, Blue River pressed the gas and closed on approximately 2,000 lots through various verticals and recorded record-year profits. The company extended into several new markets: Huntsville Charlotte Nashville Central and Northwest Florida Other key stats: 6 state expansions 2,000 lots closed 3,000[...]

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Blue River Development Closes on Two Cobb County Developments

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC recently closed on two new Cobb County developments – Sophie’s Park in Mableton and Laura’s Walk in the city of Marietta. "We are excited to start land development on both of these Cobb properties," Managing Principal Brad Cooper said. "With a shortage of homes in the metro area, these communities are well-positioned to help meet the[...]

Bobby Stamps & Brad Cooper with Blue River Development

Blue River Development: Build-to-Rent Partnerships, Rising Interest Rates

Director of Investment Sales and Strategic Partner Bobby Stamps and Managing Principal Brad Cooper with Blue River Development join the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the build-to-rent market and rising interest rates. Stamps and Cooper join host Carol Morgan in the All About Real Estate segment. Cooper has been with Blue River Development for 22 years with his partner and brother, Michael[...]

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Atlanta-based Blue River Development Enters Huntsville

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC has expanded into Huntsville, Alabama. Currently, the developer has four high-profile sites in the city of Huntsville, and several other locations are in the works with plans to expand further in the "Rocket City." "With 1,700 lots in planning in Huntsville, representing four different deals, the Blue River Development team is off to a great start[...]

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Blue River Development’s Investment Sales Division Mitigates Builders’ Slowing Sales

Atlanta-based Blue River Development's Investment Sales Division is helping home builders to see their way through a cooling market by mitigating slowing numbers with sales to build-to-rent (BTR) entities. While best-known for its land development services, the firm continues to expand its brokerage services throughout the Southeast working with BTR funds such as American Homes 4 Rent, Haven Capital Realty[...]

Brad & Michael Cooper with Blue River Development

Blue River Development: A “Top Gun” Development Approach

Brad and Michael Cooper with Blue River Development, LLC  join the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to chat about the development of 1,000 lots in Henry County, including Symphony Park, the company’s brokerage service and what’s next! The Cooper brothers join host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. An industry member for over 20 years, Brad started his career working[...]

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Blue River Development Enters Charlotte Market

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC has expanded into Charlotte, North Carolina. Currently, two developments are in process with other options in the works for a total of 500 lots. With more than 6,000 total lots in some form of due diligence, entitlements and construction across the Southeast, the Blue River Development team has more than 20 years of experience in acquiring[...]

Blue River Development gives back to charity with an Easter Basket donation. Staff and baskets are pictured.

Blue River Development Gives Back to Charity – Locally, Internationally

Atlanta-based Blue River Development gives back to charity both locally and internationally. The developer recently made monetary donations and in-kind gifts to Each One Help One, a nonprofit Bahamas food bank, and Forsyth County foster programs. These latest contributions are a part of the developer’s commitment to giving back to the areas it serves, as well as contributing to global[...]