Michael Hoffman is an accomplished real estate developer, inventor, and affordable housing advocate with over three decades of experience. As founder and CEO of North Star Group, Inc., he leads initiatives to deliver cost-efficient, modular housing solutions addressing the U.S. housing crisis. After the personal loss of his son in 2023, Hoffman redirected his focus to Affordable Housing with innovative, sustainable development strategies.
| Title | Patent No. | Year | Category | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Heater for Fluids | 10,560,984 B2 | 2020 | Industrial Heating | View |
| Inductively Heated Tank Cars | 10,525,988 B2 | 2020 | Transportation | View |
| Actuating Inductor Placement Assembly | 10,556,601 B2 | 2020 | Industrial Equipment | View |
| Magnetic Closures for Pipe Insulation | 10,197,210 B2 | 2019 | Pipe Insulation | View |
| Magnetic Insulation | 9,914,284 B2 | 2018 | Pipe Insulation | View |
| Magnetic Clasps for Insulation | 9,868,268 B2 | 2018 | Pipe Insulation | View |
| Frac and Storage Tank Exchanger | 9,920,605 B2 | 2018 | Fluid Management | View |
| Flow Balanced Frac Tank Farm | 9,915,127 B2 | 2018 | Fluid Management | View |
| Pool/Large Tank/Pond Hub Exchanger | 9,909,811 B2 | 2018 | Water Systems | View |
| Pool/Large Tank/Pond Exchanger | 9,551,206 B2 | 2017 | Water Systems | View |
| Displacement Welding Chamber | 10,232,459 B2 | 2019 | Welding Systems | View |
Michael Hoffman now concentrates on developing sustainable, tech-enabled affordable housing. His approach integrates:
“Your work as an Alabama Real Estate Broker was invaluable during the 5 Wal-Mart projects you and I completed. You provided top-notch site selection and entitlement services that led to major investments in various communities.”
— Former Real Estate Manager, National Retailer
“Michael Hoffman and I have been friends since the 1990s and business partners from 2004 to 2009. He is personally honest and deeply knowledgeable. Together, we successfully developed projects for CVS, Walgreens, and other retail clients.”
— Securities Expert, Municipal Finance Firm
“Michael Hoffman has worked for me as a consultant on multiple real estate projects. He is diligent, self-starting, and a pleasure to work with. I'm glad to know he’ll be available to represent me again under his ND license.”
— Managing Partner, Private Investment Fund
“Michael is a hard worker, an innovative problem solver, and a man of great integrity. We started working on a condominium project and grew into creative collaborators—sharing two pending patents together.”
— President, National Architecture Firm
“Michael quickly assessed our wastewater infrastructure challenge, then delivered practical, actionable solutions. His research and guidance were instrumental in advancing the project.”
— Infrastructure Developer, Regional Engineering Group
“Michael has an institutional-level knowledge base that spans the full life cycle of real estate—from raw land to stabilized occupancy. His advice reminded me of the training I received at Wells Fargo.”
— Former Bank Manager, National Lender
Michael Hoffman believes the best results come from clear thinking, honest communication, and deep interdisciplinary collaboration. His working style emphasizes:
Michael sees housing not just as shelter, but as infrastructure for human potential. His work combines quiet technical competence with a mission-driven ethic.
In addition to his technical and development work, Michael Hoffman has authored a children's book and contributed to educational initiatives aimed at family-centered literacy and bonding.