Commercial Real Estate Veteran John Kevill Launches Solitude Cove Capital

Industry leader has led successful teams at JLL, Eastdil Secured and Avison Young, executing more than $20 billion worth of transactions

John Kevill, a real estate industry veteran in the Washington region and a recognized leader nationally, has launched Solitude Cove Capital, a boutique transaction and advisory firm.  

Leveraging Kevill’s deep experience, the firm provides highly tailored capital and strategic solutions to owners of real estate in a rapidly evolving market.  

“Commercial real estate is facing unique challenges now, so the time is right for a firm that can help owners navigate these uncertain waters,” said Kevill, the firm’s Managing Principal. “I have a passion for creative problem solving and truly enjoy being able to spend the proper time with clients to guide them on the best way forward.” 

Over the course of his career, Kevill has had leadership positions at several major firms and has executed more than $20 billion worth of transactions.  

Kevill built a market-leading investment sales team during his 17 years at JLL before moving over to Eastdil Secured, the industry’s leading real estate investment bank for nearly six years. Most recently, he was the President of the U.S. Capital Markets business at Avison Young. In addition to leading a number of key transactions there, Kevill was responsible for growing revenues nearly threefold during his five-year tenure leading that business. 

Kevill decided to form Solitude Cove Capital to provide owners with the personalized solutions they need now.   The firm has already been active, providing investment sales services to clients and acting as an in-house capital markets expert for several firms that don’t have the scale to require that role full time but have institutional quality assets. 

“The recent rise in interest rates has been a tipping point for many owners and the cause of much uncertainty, but it has also shown the need for an experienced, nimble firm that can react quickly and provide cutting-edge solutions,” Kevill said.   

For more information, visit www.solitudecovecapital.com.