PraiseBuildings Sells More Religious Property than Any Brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic.

Our team focuses exclusively on the sale and leasing of religious property, including churches, synagogues, temples, schools, daycares, camps, retreats, parsonages, and land. According to CoStar (the multiple list service for commercial property), we sell one of every two religious properties transacted by brokers in the Greater Baltimore metro area.  

Because we have been selling churches since 1998, our team understands the needs of congregations, and we rely on our vast experience and knowledge to achieve success for our clients.   

If you’re looking for a trustworthy, dedicated partner to buy, sell or evaluate your religious property, let’s connect today.

In 1998, Stephen Ferrandi, Broker of Record, founded PraiseBuildings as a natural extension of his father’s Church Renovation company. Since then, the PraiseBuildings team has grown to five dedicated team members, led by Barb Bindon, who has been selling churches since 2010. Last year, Barb and her team put over $10 million dollars of religious property under contract, ranging in price from $50,000 to $2,600,000.

PraiseBuildings knows churches. Let us put our experience to work for your congregation.

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Stephen J. Ferrandi

Broker

In 1998, Stephen Ferrandi incorporated PraiseBuildings as an extension of his father’s Church Renovation Services company.

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Barbara K. Bindon

Director

Since 2010, Barbara Bindon, COO, CFO, has worked in commercial real estate with a concentration in religious property brokerage.

Blog

5 Things to Know When Buying a New Church or House of Worship

September 24, 2021

If you have decided to expand your ministry and want to buy a new house of worship, here are a few pointers to consider before you begin the process: 1. Make sure you understand your borrowing strength – before you start shopping Many banks will not, as a matter of policy, lend money to churches,…

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Roofing/Ceiling

May 9, 2021

As important as it is to ensure the walls are water tight, it is equally as important to know the roof system is sturdy. Too many times, congregations will spend many tens of thousands of dollars on interior beautification, simply because they are easier projects for which to raise money than the non-glitzy roof repair.…

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When Not to Build

April 9, 2021

To determine how best to design their facility, I first met with the church board for four hours on a Saturday morning. Next I spent several days studying the church’s ministries, finances, and use of facilities. Finally, I felt like I had the facts I needed to draft my proposal. I met with the board…

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