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.
While headlines focus on office conversions and housing shortages, the self-storage sector has quietly emerged as one of real estate’s most consistent performers. The global market, valued at approximately $58 billion in 2023, is projected to reach over $72 billion by 2028. This steady growth stands in stark contrast to the office sector, which continues ...
The vacation home market is experiencing a significant transformation as fractional ownership models gain traction among investors and vacation property seekers alike. This innovative approach to property ownership is reshaping how Americans and Europeans access luxury vacation properties, with market dynamics suggesting this trend has substantial staying power. Market Demand and Industry Growth Doug Rich, ...
“We had no idea about the extent of non-compliance until we looked at the data. Suddenly we realized 60-70% of property owners weren’t meeting the insurance requirements in their management agreements.” – Ryan Letzeiser, CEO of Obie Insurance A silent crisis is brewing in the property management industry. While property managers focus on maintenance requests, ...
When Julie Schechter graduated from Brooklyn Law School during the recession 15 years ago, she jokes she “begrudgingly” took a job at her father’s small firm representing co-ops and condos because he was the only one hiring. That career move evolved into building one of New York City’s preeminent co-op and condo practices, now serving ...
When Jared Epstein looks at a neighborhood, he sees possibilities that others might miss. As President of Aurora Capital Associates, Epstein has built his reputation not just by developing luxury properties, but by reimagining entire districts – most notably in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, which his firm helped transform from an industrial zone with a handful ...
When a historic South Shore residence sold for $1.44 million in December 2024, it set more than a neighborhood record – it challenged assumptions about luxury real estate markets in Chicago’s South Side. The sale, brokered by Jay Butts of Coldwell Banker’s Gold Coast office, exceeded the previous Jackson Park Highlands record by $500,000. For ...
In a mortgage industry facing high interest rates and affordability challenges, Jeff Bode, President and CEO of Click n’ Close, is creating solutions that could reshape how Americans finance their homes. As an early technology adopter in the mortgage space, Bode has spent decades developing systems that make mortgage origination more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible. ...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, Shiv Gettu and his co-founder Kendrick Bradley watched their thriving short-term rental business collapse virtually overnight. Within five days, they went from being “wildly profitable” to losing $100,000 a month. With landlords threatening legal action and no travelers booking their properties, they faced a business catastrophe. “We ...
“Love my spouse, but sometimes the sawing logs gets a little too heavy,” jokes John Manrique, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Kolter Homes, explaining one of his company’s more unique floor plan innovations – the “snore room.” This creative solution, which emerged directly from customer feedback, exemplifies how today’s active adult communities are moving ...
“Even as a child, my mother would joke that my greatest interests were water and trees,” recalls Daniel Shindleman, managing director at Bridgemer. While others focused on oil reserves, he saw freshwater as the world’s most critical resource. This early insight would guide his approach to sustainable real estate investment. The Math Finally Adds Up ...
In the dynamic landscape of South Florida real estate, few stories embody the region’s transformative potential quite like that of Fabio Faerman, CEO of FA Commercial, the commercial team at Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate. From his beginnings as an architect in Argentina to becoming the number one top-producing agent at Fortune for seven consecutive ...
Naftali Credit Partners is making bold moves in the private credit space, with plans to raise a billion-dollar fund that would triple the size of its current lending platform. The ambitious expansion comes as the firm, led by veteran banker Glenn Grimaldi, positions itself at the intersection of traditional banking and alternative lending. The growth ...
The 55+ housing market continues to expand as Baby Boomers seek communities that offer both comfort and engagement in their next chapter of life. According to AARP’s 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey, cost considerations remain paramount, with 71% of older adults citing the cost of rent or mortgage as a primary reason for relocating. ...
As South Florida’s real estate market continues its transformation, developers and investors are increasingly turning their attention to Hialeah, Miami-Dade’s sixth-largest city. This historically industrial area, known for its strong Cuban-American community and manufacturing heritage, is emerging as a compelling alternative as Miami’s core markets face mounting cost pressures and limited expansion options. The migration ...
