About Us

Introduction

The Triwest Group is a recognized industry leader in the real estate industry in San Diego County today. Founded in 1993, The Triwest Group is the product of a merger between Chantengco Realty Inc. and The Triwest Financial Group Inc., two firms which profoundly redefined the San Diego landscape since the early-1970s. Bringing together the second generation family into the family office business, and tapping incomparable market experience and innovative strategic vision, The Triwest Group has consistently been ranked in the top 20% in its local market area according to HomeLight.

A full-service marketing, finance, and brokerage sales firm, The Triwest Group’s property assignments includes residential, commercial, and development properties—including high-rise and mixed-use buildings, single-family, income property, commercial properties, assisted living, subdivision development, and hotel resorts. We have also led the conversion of existing properties, including commercial, rental, and hotel to condominium conversions and we consult on a variety of residential developments including the entitlement process through development.

For almost 20 years, The Triwest Financial Group Inc. has been a New Markets Tax Credit allocator under the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Program (CDE 02NMC001030), providing tax credits to affordable housing, economic development, and job creation. It also has recently partnered with a Native American CDFI Bank to provide impact funds between $1,000,000 USD to $100,000,000 on various real estate projects in the U.S. Not to mention, its capital advisor in New York is a correspondent lender through JP Morgan Chase, one of the largest CDFI banks in the country.

Drawing on almost 50 years of experience and an unparalleled network, The Triwest Group is a leading innovator in the real estate industry.

Our Legacy

Chantengco Realty Inc.

Rick and Tess Chantengco, real estate pioneers looking for a better way of life in America had emigrated from the Philippines as professionals in military and nursing careers, respectively, to later become entrepreneurs and founded Chantengco Realty Inc. in 1971. It began catering to first-time homebuyers breaking the barrier of minority ownership, and later moved into residential development and commercial real estate.

Its first San Diego real estate office was located along the main corridor, Third Avenue in Chula Vista with satellite offices in Paradise Hills and Mira Mesa. Chantengco Realty was one of the initial pioneers in the Electronic Realty Associates (ERA) network and consistently the firm was one of the top franchises in San Diego County until 1993. Its commercial division was involved in sponsoring several real estate partnerships that owns and manages multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality assets.

In 1994, second generation children, J.R. and Jackie, would both join the family office company and they renamed it The Triwest Group. It's mortgage division originated agency, conventional, and commerical loans. Today, the firm is in the top 20% in seller-represented short sale listings, banked-owned (REO) sales, and resale transactions as rated by Homelight, an independent third-party firm.

Our Services

Residential Properties

Exclusive right to sell (MLS, Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, Redfin, Loopnet/CoStar) listings, 1031 tax deferred exchanges, off-market offerings and dispositions, showcased properties, broker caravans and open houses.

Financing

Conventional and agency loans for owner-occupied, pied-a-terre, non-owner occupied or investment properties, our firm can help you in all scenarios to fully serve all your financing needs.

Short Sales & Foreclosures

Asset oversight and at the property-level, single and multiple properties, we have tremendous experience in short sales & foreclosures, having worked on behalf of banks and the distressed borrowers for solutions that minimize losses for all parties..

Investments & 1031 Exchanges

From acquisitions and exchanges to "fix & flip," we have the knowledge and acumen to understand all asset types and situations, having owned and operate rental real estate ourselves.

ESG policy

The Triwest Group is committed to building environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and effective corporate governance into all aspects of our business. This ESG policy reflects our commitment to improving how our business decisions and policies address opportunities for sustainability. We expect this policy statement to be upheld by all employees, including executives, officers and directors of the Company. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to be transparent and remain focused on expanding our sustainability efforts.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

We’re committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner to reduce our impact on climate change, conserve natural resources and operate in compliance with environmental regulations. Our mission is to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods by building new homes with lasting livability.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We’re committed to being a socially responsible employer by fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion across our business, with a focus on empowering women and minorities, operating ethically and supporting our local communities.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

We’re committed to building a culture dedicated to ethical business behavior and responsible corporate activity. We believe strong corporate governance is the foundation to delivering on our commitments.