The Business of Preservation

Historic preservation, reimagined as a financial opportunity, helping you maximize incentives and minimize risk through tax credits, funding strategies, and strategic planning.

Unlock the Value of Historic Preservation

At Marsh Buchanan, we specialize in historic preservation consulting with a financial edge. We turn historic compliance into capital. Our team structures federal/state credits, grants, and compliant scopes that can add 15–40% to your stack and accelerate approvals.

  • Identify high-potential properties in historic districts that make smart investments or flips

  • Leverage tax credits and grants at the federal, state, and local level to maximize financial returns

  • Navigate compliance with confidence, transforming red tape into resources

  • Historic architectural research unlocks opportunity in place

  • Nonprofit and Heritage Strategy for businesses housed within historic buildings

  • Historic Interiors and Antique Curation

With deep expertise in both preservation policy and financial strategy, we help clients reframe preservation as a competitive advantage. Whether you’re considering your first investment in a historic property or scaling a portfolio, we provide the insight and tools to make preservation work for you.