The Story Behind the Name

When Peter created Red Cedar Real Estate, his goal was to build a different kind of real estate company — one that focuses on clients' needs and strives to make the real estate experience as fun, smooth, and rewarding as it can (and should) be. Because he understood what it feels like to sit on the other side of a real estate transaction, he wanted to incorporate a meaningful part of his own first home-buying experience into the company's name and culture.

The first time Peter and his wife visited the property that would eventually become their home, they drove right past it without even noticing. The house was so overgrown with trees and bushes that it could barely be seen from the street. When they finally spotted it, the only visible features were red cedar shingles and an unsightly green door. Despite its appearance, they immediately recognized its potential.

What followed was an extensive renovation of a dilapidated 1928 bungalow in the quaint Baltimore neighborhood of Beverly Hills. The property was transformed with modern upgrades, including tankless water heaters and home automation systems, turning a house that could barely be seen from the street into a place they were proud to call home.

Although the original red cedar shingles have long since been removed or covered, the pride and enthusiasm Peter felt when he purchased and transformed that house into a home has stayed with him ever since. His mission is to help every client experience that same feeling. The red cedar shingles were the first thing he saw when discovering his home, and his vision is for Red Cedar Real Estate to be the first company people think of when they want to sell their home or pursue homeownership.