The Fillmore Model at Brookfield Residential. 

Property investment usually involves some kind of gamble for the investor. We are hostage to cycles of upswings and dips in the market—unless, of course, a developer is able to guarantee an immediate return on investment. This is the case for a small group of luxury model homes built by developer Brookfield as part of the company’s Model Investment Program.

The Sumner Model.

Brookfield Residential has built innovative single-family homes and townhomes throughout Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland. The homes measure between 1,700 and 5,000 square feet and feature as many as six bedrooms. As models, these homes have been turned into works of interior-design art and feature an abundance of upgrades like added rooms, upgraded appliances and finishes, wall coverings and windows treatments — all curated by an interior designer — in order to showcase a community’s offerings. These homes are fully loaded, and they’re priced to sell, too.

The kitchen in a model home.

This is how it works: Investors can buy one of nine remaining homes at an extremely competitive price, with up to $10,000 covered in closing costs. Then, Brookfield Residential rents the property back from the investor in the form of a monthly sum that contributes to covering — sometimes exceeding — the monthly mortgage rate. The home is shown as a model property for the community and is professionally maintained inside and out by Brookfield until returned to the investor.

The living room in a model home.

The majority of Brookfield Residential’s model homes are located less than an hour from D.C. All are located close to major commuter routes and mass transit. Every property owner also enjoys a wide variety of in-home luxuries as well as a wide variety of community amenities such as fitness centers, pools, playgrounds, walking trails and more, depending on which community they choose.

For details about the Brookfield Residential Model Investment Program, or to see photos and details of available homes, click here. Or, reach Elizabeth Ellis by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).