We are a woman-owned real estate development firm with a decade of experience in institutional-grade urban and suburban real estate throughout Boston and the South Shore of Massachusetts.
Founded by Cassie Malatesta in 2020, the firm develops impactful projects with a boutique network of partners including developers, builders and private equity and debt relationships.
Our strategy is pillared by our ability to identify and execute unique development opportunities that can ultimately provide holistic value for our partners and our communities.
Capabilities
Land sourcing
Financial underwriting
Design and concept strategy
• Legal coordination and advisory
• Permitting and entitlements
• Project and asset management
• Loan administration
• Marketing and brand implementation
Leasing and sales strategy
• Capital markets and exit strategy oversight
Notable Projects
55 South Main Street, Cohasset, MA
D.W. Sohier | Development Partner: Ad Meliora
• An off-market, D.W. Sohier-sourced development opportunity.
• Nearly ½ an acre with an existing auto repair shop and defunct gas station in Cohasset’s Village Business District.
• Status : In concept design phase with Touloukian and Touloukian Architects.
• Intent: To reenergize downtown commerce and offer a new boutique housing type to the Town of Cohasset, as well as a spacious, landscaped pocket park for the public to enjoy.
By adding modern housing to the heart of Cohasset Village, we anticipate a resurgence of small businesses and long-term investments for the Town.
Old Oaken Bucket Estates, Norwell, MA
D.W. Sohier | Development Partner: Ad Meliora
• Nearly forty acres of fully-permitted land for 26 new construction, single-family homes.
• Protected views overlooking an active cranberry bog farm with walking trails and a reservoir.
• Strategic broker-architect team hired to position the offering at an unmatched experience.
• Curated-design packages with Nantucket influences and custom-build options.
• Status: Under Contract.
• Intent: To build an appropriately-scaled neighborhood and residential oasis nestled between a cranberry bog and scenic roads.
With plans to honor the local surrounding landscape, building this prestigious new neighborhood will require a complete mitigation buffer zone to protect the adjacent habitats. Additionally, an extensive design process will be undertaken to honor New England construction with natural preservation and integrate accessibility to the walking paths and reservoir for year-round use.
Boston Experience
Prior to starting D.W. Sohier, Cassie was Vice President of Scape USA, a Boston-headquartered multifamily developer with an international presence, and previously a Development Manager at Skanska Commercial Development. Notable mixed-use developments that Cassie supported while at Skanska include Watermark Seaport, a 346-unit luxury apartment development in the Seaport of Boston, as well as The Harlo, a 212-unit apartment development in the Fenway.
In total, Cassie has managed the development and delivery of over 550 residential units and over 30,000 square feet of retail and parking space in Boston.
Watermark Seaport, Boston
Skanska Commercial Development
Partners: PGIM, Twining Properties and HSBC
The Harlo, Boston
Skanska Commercial Development
Partners: PGIM and Heleba
Professional Associations and Licenses
Commercial Women's Real Estate Network (CREW), Former Rising Leader Chair, 2016 - 2019
Cohasset Master Planning Implementation Committee, Member
Cohasset Zoning Bylaw Working Group, Member
Massachusetts Licensed Real Estate Salesperson