John Manning

Senior Managing Director

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919.238.4903

jmanning@greysteel.com

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About

Regional Markets of Focus

  • North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Asheville, Wilmington)
  • South Carolina (Charleston, Columbia, Greenville-Spartanburg)
  • Southeast U.S. Multifamily Corridor

Experience & Recognition

  • Over 100 multifamily transactions totaling more than $4.1 billion across the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Virginia.
  • Formerly recognized as a top-producing team at Colliers International Raleigh-Durham in 2019 and 2020. Top Producer Foundry Raleigh-Durham 2021 and Foundry Top Producer Companywide in 2022.

Expertise

  • Specializes in the acquisition and disposition of Market Rate, Senior Housing, LIHTC, Student Housing, and Land Development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Carolina markets, overseeing business development, underwriting, marketing, and transaction management.
  • Advises clients on multifamily investment strategies, including redevelopment and capital placement.

Education, Affiliations, and Licenses

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Appalachian State University
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina (License #287486)
  • Appalachian State University – Alumni Association Board Member, Greek Affairs
  • The Institute for the Public Trust
  • North Carolina General Assembly – House District 88 – Campaign Chairman – 2012, 2014
  • North Carolina Superior Court (5th District)  – Campaign Chairman – 2014
  • 12th State Forum – Founding Member
  • National Alzheimer’s Association – Western District of NC – Contributing Speaker

Achievements

  • Co-founded the multifamily investment sales platform at Foundry Commercial, significantly expanding the firm’s presence in the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas.
  • Instrumental in closing over 1.08 Billion in multifamily transactions within a 12-month period.
  • Brokered Largest Single Use Multifamily Transaction in North Carolina to date.

Interests

  • Family, the Carolina Panthers, Golf, History, and Music.