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Our Story
Our History
The CR of Maryland team is proud to be Maryland born and raised! Established in 2013, the company focused on buying, renovating, and reselling homes. Within a few years, CR of Maryland became one of the largest home renovation companies in the northeast. As the company continued to grow, it expanded into a full-service real estate investment company that buys, renovates, resells homes and buys, renovates, and leases rentals.
Our experience and network of industry and community connections provides a strong foundation for purchasing and renovating properties in the Baltimore market. Unlike many other real estate investment companies, CR of Maryland handles all renovations and property management services in-house. This allows our team to ensure our properties’ quality and high potential ROI for investors.
Our Vision
Our Values
At CR of Maryland, we envision a future where every investment made not only generates profitable returns but also revitalizes neighborhoods and enriches lives. With integrity as our cornerstone, we are committed to innovative approaches, responsible practices, and unwavering dedication to excellence. By fostering trust, delivering exceptional results, and prioritizing social responsibility, we aim to be the premier catalyst for sustainable development and progress in Maryland’s real estate market.
Passion | Community | Integrity | Accountability
Innovative Renovators
Unlike most “house flippers”, we don’t just give a home a “new coat of paint” only fixing the obvious cosmetic issues.
Quality is everything. We renovate 100% of the house: the roof, siding, electrical, HVAC, mechanicals, plumbing, foundation and more. We introduce modern designs, energy efficient appliances, materials and technologies. With more than 1,200 renovations and 10+ years experience, we have the expertise to operate an efficient construction process and with the highest quality control procedures. The result is a stunning and reliable CR of Maryland home.
Meet the Leadership Team
We are a full-service real estate investment company with a full-time property management team and support staff.
Yvonne Deardorff
Owner/Partner
Yvonne Deardorff is an attorney, Lakeside Title’s CEO and sole owner, and CEO of CR of Maryland. She graduated from Villa Julie College with an AA degree in Paralegal Studies before obtaining a BA in Jurisprudence from the University of Baltimore and then her law degree from University of Maryland School of Law in 1995. After spending several years in a law practice focused on real estate matters, she opened Avalon Title Corporation in 1998. She joined Lakeside in 2006 and established the second branch office of the company in Carroll County which she managed until 2009 when she was promoted to Director of Sales & Marketing in support of all of Lakeside’s business development. In 2011 she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and in that role grew Lakeside’s footprint to 16 locations and over 90 employees until becoming the sole owner of Lakeside in March 2019. After building a strong professional relationship with CR of Maryland over many years, Yvonne became the CEO and President in 2022.
Yvonne’s mantra is to always work hard and be nice to people. Yvonne is a Carroll County native that now loves living on the Magothy River in Pasadena and relaxing at her home away from home on the bay in Ocean City, Maryland. She enjoys spending time on the water with her husband, Scott, and their three Labrador retrievers (one of each color), fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, and boating.
Alexander Cruz
Owner/Partner
Alexander “Xander” Cruz, a Baltimore native, began his real estate career in 2011 after graduating from West Virginia University. With a keen interest in real estate investing, he played a pivotal role in the growth of CR Homebuyers, helping establish it as a leading residential investment company in Baltimore. Today, CR Homebuyers operates in the Baltimore Metro area focusing on acquisitions, renovations, and property sales. In addition to his work at CR, Xander co-founded Free State Capital, a hard money lending company that provides real estate investors with fast, reliable funding. As a partner in both companies, he oversees daily operations, ensuring continued growth and efficiency in real estate investment and private lending. Outside of work, Xander resides in Baltimore with his wife Lauren, their daughter Ava, and their two dogs. He is a passionate supporter of Baltimore’s sports teams and enjoys spending time on the water.
Abby Lohr
Controller
Abby is a Baltimore native who spent six years living in Texas and Arkansas after graduating from Towson University (Maryland) in 2010. Abby has been an essential team member at CR for five years, and has grown with the Company, serving in various roles including administrative, property management, accounting, and operations. She has additional experience outside of CR working in property management, social services, and non-profits. Abby’s knowledge of the internal workings of CR are unmatched. When not at work, Abby enjoys spending time with her son Cooper and their dog, reading, and visiting new restaurants with her friends.