Michael Allen is the founder and CEO of ALLEN International. Having sold tens of millions of dollars worth of commercial and residential real estate, Michael has extensive experience in finance and negotiation and is extremely adept at helping his clients achieve their goals. His clients are his top priority and he is never too busy to accommodate their real estate needs personally. Michael holds an economics degree from UCLA and has a keen interest in travel, language, and culture.
Founded in 2003, ALLEN International is a commercial/residential real estate investment advisory and brokerage consortium specializing in the discrete marketing, acquisition, and disposition of confidential, high-value on and off-market assets both in the US and abroad. ALLEN International is intent on providing its clients with solid investment vehicles that achieve stellar returns with reduced idiosyncratic risk exposure via unparalleled expertise in the processes of real estate acquisition, improvement, management, and disposition.
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Active | 5 BR | 3 BA | 2,748 sqft
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Active | 1 BR | 1 BA | 878 sqft
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