Professional Summary: George Vail became a Principal at Avison Young’s Capital Markets Debt and Equity division in April 2017. He specializes in structuring debt and equity solutions for both private and institutional real estate investors across the Southeastern U.S. With more than two decades of experience in the industry, George is known for delivering strategic and innovative real estate investment banking services. His expertise spans a wide range of property types, including performing and non-performing loans, multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, residential condos, marinas, and land. Before joining Avison Young, George worked for five years at a real estate capital advisory firm in Miami, where he provided services across various asset classes. Prior to that, he spent six years at HFF, concentrating on multifamily investment sales. George began his real estate career in 1997 as a Financial Analyst at Crow Holdings in Dallas, Texas, after graduating with honors from Duke University. There, he focused on underwriting and acquiring diverse property types.