Equiton, a leading private real estate investment and asset management firm based in Burlington, Ontario, has opened a new office in downtown Dallas. The office will serve as the headquarters for Equiton’s U.S. real estate investment operations as the firm expands into high-growth North American markets.
Located in Trammell Crow Center, the office was “carefully selected for its location in one of America’s premier financial hubs,” where some of the nation’s leading financial institutions have established major operations serving clients across the country, Equiton said.
The office opening comes as Equiton prepares to expand into the U.S., building on its growth to more than $1.2 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026.
“Establishing a physical presence in the U.S., one of the world’s largest and most dynamic real estate markets, is a natural next step for us at Equiton,” said Founder and CEO Jason Roque,
“Our strength has always been our ability to look closely at a market, understand what is driving it, and identify opportunities that others may overlook,” Roque added in a statement. “We see significant potential in the regions we are targeting and believe our disciplined approach positions us well to create long-term value.”
Equiton said its Dallas office will support the firm’s growing U.S. real estate platform, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and operations.
“This expansion draws on our senior leadership team’s decades of experience in multifamily real estate across North America,” said Helen Hurlbut, the firm’s president and CFO. “The scale and diversity of the U.S. market create a strong opportunity to build on our expertise, deepen industry relationships, and support Equiton’s continued evolution.”
The firm’s U.S. expansion builds on more than a decade of growth in Canada, the vertically integrated private real estate investment firm said.
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