Steve Marcinuk is co-founder of KeyCrew and features editor at the KeyCrew Journal, where he interviews industry leaders and writes in-depth analysis on real estate, construction technology, and property innovation trends. His work provides unique insights into how technology is leading evolution in these industries.
Since 2015, Steve has scaled and exited two digital content and communications startups while establishing himself as a thought leader in AI-driven content strategy. His industry analysis has been featured in VentureBeat, PR Daily, MarTech Series, The AI Journal, Fair Observer, and What's New in Publishing, where he contributes insights on the practical and ethical implications of AI in modern communications.
Through the KeyCrew Marketing Studio, Steve partners with forward-thinking real estate and technology companies to transform complex industry expertise into compelling narratives that capture media attention. This approach has consistently delivered results, with real estate clients featured in Property Shark, Commercial Edge, Barron's, and Forbes for coverage spanning lending trends, market analysis, and property technology. His strategic guidance has secured client coverage in over 450 leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Reuters, helping organizations build authentic thought leadership positions that move their business forward.
Steve holds a magna cum laude degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Wharton School of Business and splits his time between South Florida and Medellín, Colombia, where he lives with his wife Juliana and their two young boys.
Contrary to widespread predictions of retail’s demise, shopping centers are experiencing a post-pandemic resurgence, according to Charlie Friedler, Vice President of Leasing at CityView Commercial. “We’re seeing an increase in sales of around 30% with our tenants,” Friedler reports, noting that retailers are achieving higher revenues despite reduced overhead. This performance contradicts the popular narrative ...
The commercial real estate debt crisis is entering a new phase as banks increasingly accept steep discounts on distressed assets to clear their balance sheets and prepare for market re-entry. Industry professionals are reporting a significant shift in bank behavior, with lenders moving from demanding par value to accepting 60-70 cents on the dollar, and ...
The Detroit real estate market has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from post-recession distress to selective opportunity zones where savvy investors can still find profitable deals. For Sergio Aguinaga, founder of Michigan Houses for Cash, this evolution has provided the foundation for building a successful wholesale and buy-and-hold operation focused exclusively ...
A concerning trend is emerging in affordable housing: manufactured home communities are disappearing, and according to one industry expert, they can’t be replaced. “You can’t build any more mobile home parks, it’s truly something that’s diminishing in supply,” says Michael Anise, CEO of FG Communities. “Our value of the portfolio increases every day, because it’s ...
Los Angeles real estate expert Sara Skelton, a Realtor at eXP Realty and host of The LA Real Estate Podcast, says California’s property insurance market is rapidly contracting, creating a new crisis for homeowners and buyers in high-risk areas. The Shrinking Market “As of a couple of years ago, there was only two insurance companies ...
The solution to America’s housing affordability crisis might not require building a single new structure, according to Craig Curelop, co-founder of The FI Team at eXp Realty. Instead, he argues that reimagining how we use existing single-family homes could dramatically expand housing availability almost overnight. “With our current infrastructure, we could basically 6-7-8 times the ...
A wave of distressed commercial properties could soon hit the market as developers grapple with dramatically higher refinancing costs, according to Charlie Friedler, Vice President of Leasing at CityView Commercial. “They budget out at 3% interest…and then at this time we’re looking at commercial interest rates at 5.5%,” Friedler says, highlighting the severe impact of ...
A critical gap exists in South Florida’s residential market that most developers have overlooked, according to Jerad Graham, Development Principal at Kastelo Development. “The medium density residential hasn’t been built for both economic reasons and also for policy and regulatory reasons,” Graham says, highlighting an opportunity that could reshape the region’s housing landscape. The Market ...
“When interest rates rise and markets falter, that’s when real expertise matters,” says Joel Miller, Managing Partner at Wall Street Capital Partners and host of the Mornings with Joel: Commercial Real Estate Podcast. “Anyone can succeed in rising markets, but finding value during challenging periods requires experience and relationships.” In a commercial real estate landscape ...
The construction technology landscape in Latin America is experiencing significant change as companies adapt to economic headwinds while capitalizing on nearshoring opportunities. At the center of this development is Licify, a Colombian proptech company that has expanded far beyond its original procurement platform to become what Fernando Olloqui, Founder & CEO of Licify, describes as ...
The real estate education landscape is experiencing a significant change as regulatory pressures increase and technology alters how professionals learn. With new compliance requirements resulting from recent industry lawsuits and shifting market dynamics, real estate professionals are increasingly turning to online platforms for both mandatory and supplemental training. This shift is more than a move ...
The luxury resort market in Vail, Colorado, is experiencing a notable shift as buyer leverage continues to climb up the economic scale, challenging the traditional dynamics that have long defined this exclusive mountain community. After years of seller-dominated conditions, market forces are creating new opportunities for discerning buyers across increasingly higher price points. Mark Gordon, ...
Republic Grand Ranch is approaching a significant milestone as one of Montgomery County’s most successful acreage communities, with more than 300 homes built and 85% of available lots sold. The rapid sale of homesites reflects broader market dynamics driving families north of Houston in search of space, privacy, and value. The Appeal of Pre-Development Pricing ...
The path from corporate law to real estate investing rarely follows a straight line, but for Monick Halm, host of the Real Estate Investor Goddesses podcast, each unexpected turn led to greater opportunities in commercial real estate. Today, she specializes in industrial sale-leaseback transactions across 15 states while building a platform to bring more women ...
Urban infill development in Florida is undergoing a dramatic transformation, as developers find creative ways to maximize compact sites while delivering luxury amenities. Jerad Graham, Development Principal at Kastelo Development, says this evolution requires rethinking traditional approaches to space utilization. The Challenge of Urban Sites “Because it’s an urban infill project and not built out ...
