As CEO of Columbia Modern Living in Seattle, Washington, Carl Haglund has a wealth of real estate development experience. Over the years, Carl Haglund has leveraged his knowledge to purchase properties at bargain prices in the right neighborhoods before development.

With a degree in business administration from the Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Carl Haglund understands the business cycle. He knows the best time to either invest in a prospect or pull out of it. This quality has helped him make better investment decisions and realize greater profits.

As part of his real estate development services, Carl Haglund also renovates older apartment buildings. He accomplishes this with his company's in-house construction remodeling team.

Part of his efforts to contribute to society led to the creation of the Carl Haglund Foundation. A nonprofit organization aimed at eliminating homelessness in the Puget Sound Region, the Foundation helps provide clean and affordable housing. Additionally, the Carl Haglund Foundation also invests significantly in creating short films to educate the public on its nonprofits' activities.