about us

F+W Family Real Estate – Berlin Office

At F+W Family Real Estate, we specialize in the architecture, development, investment, and management of property developments. Our core competencies include buying, building, and selling properties, with a strong emphasis on our innovative BUY2let strategy. With deep-rooted expertise in hospitality, tourism, and residential development, we stay ahead of market trends by continuously adapting and evolving our approach.

We are committed to creating long-term value through sustainable practices, intelligent design, and strategic investment planning.

Meet the Team

Marc Winterstein – Hotel Real Estate Economist
Marc leads our investor engagement efforts, leveraging both on-market and off-market opportunities. By working closely with private and international investors, he identifies value-added investment profiles that generate optimal returnsthrough smart acquisition and tailored development strategies.

Helga Falkenberg – Dipl.-Ing. Architect
With a focus on multifamily, hotel, resort, and tourism projects, Helga brings a wealth of architectural expertise to both new construction and conversions. At Helga Falkenberg Architects, we deliver creative, functional, and economically efficient solutions, with a specialty in structural alterations and complex additions to existing buildings.

BlackPencil Properties

BlackPencil Properties is a dynamic, interdisciplinary organization encompassing architecture, project development, and investor relations. Our team combines deep specialist knowledge with hands-on experience to manage every stage of a real estate project – from concept to completion.

By integrating all disciplines under one roof, we ensure seamless communication, maximum efficiency, and superior quality in every project. This collaborative model fosters a powerful synergy between creative design, strategic planning, and economic insight, resulting in bespoke, high-impact real estate solutions.

Our Vision

At BlackPencil Properties, we aim to redefine real estate development by uniting architectural excellence, strategic foresight, and investment acumen. Our mission is to create projects that are not only visually compelling and sustainable but also culturally relevant and financially sound.

We envision a future where creativity, precision, and efficiency harmonize to produce spaces that inspire communities and endure through generations. As a trusted partner to private equity and co-investors, we bring passion, expertise, and dedication to every phase of development.

We believe in the power of collaboration – because exceptional results are born from the fusion of vision and experience.