Our Newsletter. The Essence of SANTOS and Our Journey in Real Estate.
At SANTOS Holdings, our name isn’t just a label—it’s our identity. SANTOS embodies the core values that drive us. These principles guide every project we undertake, fueling our innovation and success in the competitive real estate industry. Discover how these values define our work and why choosing SANTOS Holdings could be the key to unlocking your next opportunity.
Yes, Put People First
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi This aligns with Richard Du’s vision of prioritizing people and community in development....
The New Agora: Blue Ocean
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” – Herman Melville This quote encapsulates the essence of Blue Ocean—creating a space where people...
Life’s True Priorities
“Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.” — Benjamin Franklin With Richard Du’s principles, emphasizing that true fulfillment and wisdom...
Culture in Manhattan
“Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs.” — Thomas Wolfe The role of culture as a guiding force that shapes and elevates communities, making it perfect for your reflection on h...
Are you Pollyanna enough?
Richard Du, founder of SANTOS Holdings, embodies the optimism of Pollyanna in the development of the Blue Ocean project. His unwavering belief in success and his ability to inspire others around him a...
Reflection and Renewal
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The power of internal growth and self-reflection, echoing the centra...
A Project Of Integrity
“The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself and those around you.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson With the theme of integrity and sincerity present throughout Richard Du’s j...
Celebrating Every Day
“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Henry Russell’s reflection about the importance of celebrating life and fostering a culture of appreciation...
Lower East Side
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln The proactive and visionary approach Richard Du has taken with the Blue Ocean project, highlighting the transforma...
The Value of Practicing Experience
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King The collaborative nature of the project and the positive impa...
Why is the heart of organization
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker Drucker, a renowned management consultant, emphasized the power of vision and purpose in shaping an organization’s...
A New Destination for Dreamers and Doers In New York City
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela The spirit of New York City and Blue Ocean—where ambition thrives, challeng...