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Leadership & Vision

The President's Corner

Thoughts, reflections, and vision from Melvin "Skip" Alston, President of The Alston Realty Group.

There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Melvin Skip Alston, President

Melvin "Skip" Alston

President, The Alston Realty Group, Inc.

Skip Alston has been a pillar of the Greensboro community for decades — as a real estate entrepreneur, civic leader, and advocate for affordable housing. His vision founded The Alston Realty Group in 1982 with a $100 loan and a blessing from the late Reverend Prince Edward Graves.

From the President's Desk

A Foundation Built on Faith and Community

When I started The Alston Realty Group in 1982, I had very little in the way of resources — but I had something far more valuable: a belief that every family in Greensboro deserved a safe, comfortable, and affordable place to call home. That belief has never wavered.

Over the past nearly 35 years, we have grown from a small operation into one of the most trusted real estate firms in the Triad. We manage residential, commercial, and multi-family properties — and in each of those categories, our guiding principle remains the same: provide quality housing that exceeds expectations without exceeding budgets.

The quote from Dr. King that graces this page is one I return to often. In real estate, in civic life, in business — there are always moments when the right path is not the easy one. I have tried, in every decision I've made for this company, to choose conscience over convenience.

Looking Ahead

Asberry Courts: Affordable Luxury Redefined

Our newest development, Asberry Courts, represents everything we stand for. It is proof that affordable housing does not have to mean compromised living. With garden-style and townhouse-style apartments, hardwood floors, washer/dryer connections, and modern amenities, Asberry Courts sets a new standard for what residents in Greensboro can expect.

Breaking ground and setting new standards are nothing new for our company. We take great pride in not only offering affordable housing, but also balancing price with comfort and convenience. It's been that way for nearly 35 years — and it will continue to be that way for the next 35.

"The vision of The Alston Realty Group began in 1982 with a $100 loan, passion and the blessing from the late Reverend Prince Edward Graves. We will exhaust every effort to make certain that affordable housing is not only provided, but available in a way that exceeds expectations and redefines residential living."

Melvin "Skip" Alston

President · God Bless

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