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.
The Los Angeles real estate market saw rare volatility in 2025, as wildfire displacement — not just economic conditions — became the main driver of sales, pricing, and inventory in key coastal neighborhoods. While much of the country grappled with higher interest rates and a shortage of homes for sale, Los Angeles faced a sudden ...
Delaware’s residential real estate market is cooling after several years of intense competition. Inventory is rising, and bidding wars are becoming less common. As the pace slows, a new concern is emerging: an increase in inexperienced real estate agents entering the industry without a strong grasp of contract law, transaction procedures, or client representation. George ...
The real estate industry has long relied on historical data to guide business development. One technology company is shifting focus toward real-time activity. AgentBrief, founded by industry veteran Mike Simon, provides tools intended to help settlement service providers, including title professionals, lenders, and insurance agents, connect with real estate agents during active transaction periods. Most ...
Jersey City’s real estate market has undergone a dramatic shift over the past decade, moving from overlooked pockets of development to a citywide condo market that now draws buyers to every neighborhood. Once seen primarily as a cheaper alternative to Manhattan, Jersey City is now a destination in its own right, with buyers prioritizing the ...
When borrowing costs rise and deal math gets tighter, real estate investors tend to split into two camps. Some chase appreciation and trophy properties in major cities, betting that values will bail them out later. Others focus almost entirely on what a building actually produces in cash today. Over the past two years, that second ...
Real estate markets in Queens and Long Island are moving at a pace that ignores traditional seasonal slowdowns, with deals closing steadily even during periods that were once considered quiet. Giuseppe Gregorio, associate broker at NY Space Finders Inc., says the current momentum is unlike anything he has seen in his career. Advances in technology ...
The Connecticut real estate market is moving away from the frenzied pace of the pandemic years, with longer days on market and fewer bidding wars pointing to a return to greater balance. This shift is changing how buyers and sellers approach transactions, and real estate professionals across the region are adapting to a landscape defined ...
While many U.S. housing markets face affordability issues, rising interest rates, and sluggish activity, New Jersey’s residential market is demonstrating unusual strength. In Monmouth County, luxury waterfront homes are attracting offers $200,000 above asking price, and buyer demand remains high even as borrowing costs climb. Amanda Cruz, Team Lead at The Amanda Cruz Group of ...
The Long Island residential market is defying expectations about affordability and the impact of higher interest rates, as severe inventory shortages push home prices to record levels in traditionally middle-market neighborhoods. In East Meadow, a Nassau County community long known for its accessible prices and strong schools, half of all homes now list for more ...
The New Jersey Shore real estate market remains stable, with properties under $800,000 selling quickly while higher-end homes see longer listing periods. After a surge in demand during the pandemic, the region has settled into a year-round market, attracting permanent residents from urban areas who are seeking a different pace of life. Maria Jakubik, a ...
Northern Michigan’s waterfront real estate market is finding a new balance after several years of rapid sales, with local agents noting a return to more measured buyer behavior and steadier pricing. The region, known for its Lake Michigan shoreline and numerous inland lakes, is defined by limited supply and strong long-term demand — a combination ...
Big Bear, California, has become a bellwether for changes rippling through mountain resort real estate. With over 40 years in the business, Mark Dolan, Broker/Office Manager at RE/MAX Big Bear, has seen the community move from a classic second-home destination to a more complex, year-round market. The trends in Big Bear reflect broader changes in ...
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has moved from a niche experiment to a driving force in the real estate industry. While many companies are only now testing AI’s potential, a small group of early adopters has spent years building solutions that shape how property data is used and understood. Restb.ai is one such company. ...
After years of New York City dominating the regional real estate conversation, the balance is shifting. While Manhattan rents remain high and city listings linger with price cuts, a growing number of tenants and buyers are choosing the suburbs over urban centers and finding compelling reasons to stay. “We’re seeing a major shift of people ...
The rolling hills of Central Virginia have become a prime destination for high-end buyers seeking a mix of rural beauty and urban sophistication. In Charlottesville and its surrounding counties, lifestyle appeal, geographic constraints, and new economic drivers have transformed a once-quiet university town into one of Virginia’s most competitive real estate markets. Peter Wiley, broker ...
