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.
After several years of rapid sales and bidding wars, the Jersey Shore real estate market is settling into a new rhythm defined by caution, strategy, and a more analytical approach from both buyers and investors. This change is altering how deals are made and the expectations of everyone involved in the region’s coastal housing market. ...
The Long Island real estate market is grappling with the same inventory shortages and economic uncertainty seen nationwide, but with distinct local characteristics — especially in its cooperative housing segment. Agents and buyers alike are adjusting to a landscape defined by limited supply, evolving affordability, and shifts in buyer priorities. Abraham Kanfer, a realtor with ...
New England’s real estate market is showing resilience as 2026 begins, even as high interest rates continue to challenge buyers and sellers. Agents across the region are adapting to a landscape that remains fundamentally different from the pandemic-era boom, advising clients to make decisions based on current conditions rather than waiting for rates to return ...
Wilmington, North Carolina’s rental market is experiencing steady growth, driven primarily by small-scale property investors rather than large institutional buyers. Even as coastal insurance costs rise and rapid development brings new hurdles, individual landlords remain the main force behind local rental housing. Catherine Huffman, owner of Keyrenter Wilmington, a property management company in North Carolina, ...
While much of Florida’s traditional real estate market has slowed in 2024, short-term rental (STR) investment along the Gulf Coast remains robust. Rich Clover, a realtor with Savvy STR Agents who works exclusively with short-term rental properties, closed 20 transactions last year in the Bradenton area. Nineteen of those buyers were from out of state, ...
The high cost of housing in New York City continues to push buyers into the suburbs, redrawing the real estate map north of the city and creating new opportunities for agents who closely track migration trends. Rummy Dhanoa, who leads a 150-agent team at eXp Realty and has spent two decades in the region, has ...
While many U.S. housing markets have cooled or shifted toward buyers, Bergen County, New Jersey, remains one of the few high-priced suburban areas where sellers continue to hold the advantage. This persistent seller’s market, in contrast to broader national trends, highlights how local factors such as proximity to New York City, strong demand from commuters, ...
Central Jersey’s residential real estate market is moving away from the extreme seller’s advantage that defined the past several years. This shift is creating new options for buyers who had been sidelined by intense competition and high prices. While headline statistics still point to a strong market, changes in inspection negotiations, buyer composition, and investor ...
The Brooklyn industrial real estate market is recalibrating as higher interest rates and tighter lending conditions prompt buyers and sellers to rethink their strategies. After several years of strong growth, the sector now faces a more complicated environment, marked by reduced access to credit and a greater reliance on alternative financing. From Film Post-Production to ...
The homeowners association (HOA) management industry is undergoing a significant shift as technology enables more communities to move away from traditional property management companies. With an estimated 370,000 HOAs nationwide and 5,000 to 10,000 new associations forming each year, this trend is creating a substantial market for technology providers focused on self-managed communities. Clayton Thompson, ...
Jackson Hole’s real estate market operates on a different set of rules than almost any other in the country. With 97% of Teton County owned by federal, state, or local entities and most of the remaining 3% either developed or protected by conservation easements, opportunities for new construction are nearly nonexistent. This extreme scarcity, combined ...
The senior housing sector is entering a new phase as capital markets stabilize and institutional buyers renew their interest. After a period marked by high interest rates and limited lending, industry professionals are now seeing early signs of recovery that are changing how property owners approach exits. Brandon Chicotsky, Managing Principal at God Bless Retirement, ...
Connecticut’s Greater Hartford metro area has become one of the nation’s most active housing markets, creating both opportunities and challenges for local leaders. As demand for housing outpaces supply, the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is at the center of efforts to expand residential options and revitalize the city. With a mandate that spans real ...
Connecticut’s shoreline communities are experiencing a surge in demand that contrasts with the cooling trends seen in many parts of the country. Driven by buyers prioritizing long-term wealth and exclusive access to waterfront amenities, the market remains firm for properties under $800,000, even as other regions slow. Nicholas Tarquino, a realtor with Carbutti & Co., ...
The Hudson Valley real estate market is moving away from the extremes of the pandemic era and settling into a more balanced environment. After several years marked by intense buyer competition and rapid sales, the region is now characterized by longer listing times, increased negotiation, and a return to traditional buying and selling practices. Christina ...
