Ben Maguire didn’t set out to become a developer — he started as an architect. He studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon, drawn to the creativity and precision of design. But early in his career, he realized something big: architects might shape the plans, but developers decide what gets built. That realization shifted everything.

Rather than just design beautiful buildings, Ben wanted to bring them to life. So he stepped fully into development — taking control of the entire process from start to finish. He still brings a designer’s eye to his work, but now he’s the one guiding projects from raw dirt to ribbon-cutting.

Ben has led successful residential developments across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Colorado, including both rentals and for-sale housing. He’s built a long-term rental portfolio with strong cash flow and almost no turnover — a result of thoughtful design, smart planning, and a no-nonsense approach to execution.

He handles it all — site selection, entitlements, fundraising, team management, construction oversight — with a focus on real returns and real impact. No fluff. Just smart, steady, hands-on work.

Looking to sharpen his leadership and broaden his strategic lens, Ben recently completed an Executive MBA at the University of Pittsburgh. His global research took him to cities like Amsterdam and Brussels, where he explored how urban planning and sustainability intersect. His capstone, Navigating Change in the Real Estate Development Industry, reflects a developer who’s not just working in the present — but thinking ahead.

These days, Ben is focused on tackling one of the biggest gaps in American housing: the lack of small-scale, walkable neighborhoods. He’s a strong advocate for the “missing middle” — duplexes, triplexes, and quads that blend into neighborhoods but make a huge impact. In Pittsburgh, he’s building infill projects that prioritize scale, character, and long-term value. His approach? Small bets. High impact. Built to last.