Our Story
APD Solutions Real Estate Group (APDS) is an award-winning community and economic development firm providing services and strategies that impact distressed and underserved areas across the United States. Our perspective is that every community is unique and has positives that can be leveraged.
Our mission is to design strategies and assemble partners that will create socially responsible development, new investment growth, sustainability and quality of life in the communities we serve.
Our staff brings nearly 300 years of combined industry experience to assist in responding to the decline of communities and restore the framework that makes neighborhoods desirable.
Core Objectives
Our core values are the driving force behind what we do and present a clear vision of the goals that we work to achieve every day.
Restore
To restore an environment where public-private collaboration is the catalyst for better physical community development and socio-economic outcomes.
Rebuild
To rebuild the economic infrastructure of communities regardless if they are historically challenged, undiscovered, or facing an emerging crisis.
Renew
To renew the lives of families and individuals by instilling hope and providing a safe path to responsible housing options and economic choices.
Our Services
Outstanding Leadership & Best Company Award
CEO Of APD Solutions Real Estate Group receives Outstanding Leadership & Best Company Award at the Realty 2.0 Conference held at The Mirage, Las Vegas in 2022.
ICSC John T. Riordan International Scholarship Award
CEO Vaughn Irons one of 15 global leaders selected to receive prestigious International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation's scholarship in 2016.
CEO of the Year - Georgia Minority Business
APD Solutions CEO Vaughn Irons receives CEO of the Year Award by the Georgia Business Council in conjunction with the Atlanta Business Journal in 2014.
Awards & Recognition
Business of the Year - DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
APD Solutions receives DeKalb Chamber of Commerce 2017 APEX Business Award.
Golden Hammer Award - Habitat for Humanity
CEO Vaughn Irons awarded Golden Hammer Award by Habitat for Humanity 2014.
Atlanta Pace Setter Award - Atlanta Business Chronicle
APD Solutions awarded top privately held company in Metro Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2012.