Steve Marcinuk

Commercial real estate has faced a sharp slowdown as higher interest rates disrupt decades-old valuation models. Cap rates have risen, deal volume has dropped, and investors have pulled back. Yet Carlo Batts, Principal & CEO of Reduxx Group, who appraises hundreds of properties across the Philadelphia region, says the real story is not about weak ...

Miami’s urban redevelopment is revealing a gap between developer land grabs and actual neighborhood change, according to Irene Dakota, Senior Commercial Advisor at Metro 1 Commercial. Dakota, who has observed Miami’s core neighborhoods for over two decades, says that while developers have quickly assembled land in target areas like Magic City, the real transformation depends ...

BAC’s Chief Advocacy Officer recognized among the world’s most influential mortgage leaders for 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brendan McKay, Broker/Owner of McKay Mortgage Company and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), has earned a place on Mortgage Professional America’s prestigious 2025 Global 100 list, which recognizes the world’s most impactful mortgage industry ...

Miami’s commercial real estate market is facing a severe supply constraint that has dramatically reduced the availability of off-market deals, according to veteran broker Irene Dakota. Where brokers once relied on a steady pipeline of unlisted land and property opportunities, that channel has nearly dried up, forcing a reevaluation of traditional deal sourcing strategies. “Very ...

The Miami River district was once a neglected stretch of waterfront, largely ignored by developers and city planners. Twenty-five years ago, when Lissette Calderon first saw potential there, the area lacked both the trendy restaurants and high-end developments that now define it. At the time, “waterfront” in Miami meant beachfront or bayfront, not the city’s ...

Sarasota’s luxury real estate market is stabilizing after a turbulent period marked by recent hurricanes and shifting buyer priorities. The aftermath of storm damage, combined with insurance and financing challenges, has created a more cautious but ultimately resilient environment for high-end properties. As the region adapts to these new realities, demand is coalescing around newer ...

The current surge in U.S. infrastructure development—from data centers to fiber networks—has exposed the limitations of traditional project management tools. As billions of dollars pour into telecommunications, renewable energy, and data center construction, companies are finding that spreadsheets and disconnected software systems cannot keep pace with the scale and complexity of modern infrastructure projects. This ...

Over the past decade, the Florida Keys real estate market has changed dramatically, evolving from a collection of modest vacation homes into a sought-after luxury destination that draws buyers from across the United States. This rapid growth has redefined the region’s position among South Florida’s resort communities, making the Keys a focal point for high-end ...

Miami’s luxury real estate market has experienced a dramatic price surge over the past two decades, upending long-held assumptions about the city’s position in national and international housing. Once considered a more affordable alternative to New York or Chicago, Miami now competes directly with these major markets, forcing buyers and sellers to rethink their strategies ...

Commercial real estate in Los Angeles has traditionally been defined by secrecy: commission splits are guarded, recruiting strategies are confidential, and client information is closely held. Now, a growing number of boutique brokerages are challenging this approach, betting that openness and collaboration can yield better results than old-school competition. Joe Killinger, partner and co-founder of ...

Jacksonville’s real estate market has shifted decisively in favor of buyers over the past year. What was once a competitive seller’s market is now defined by high inventory, widespread concessions, and deals closing below asking price. November saw inventory levels reach 11,000 homes – a dramatic increase that has upended the dynamics of recent years. ...

Connecticut’s commercial real estate financing market has split into clear tiers, driven by a fundamental question that now determines whether a property can access capital: Is there a rent level that still makes the economics work, even under stress? For multifamily properties, the answer remains yes. For office buildings, it is increasingly no. Jeff Kravet, ...

A former international fashion designer argues that luxury real estate marketing often misses what affluent buyers are truly seeking. Laura Pearson, a real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Sarasota and a veteran of 25 years in international fashion design, says the move toward coastal contemporary design is not just about changing tastes, ...

A longstanding practice in commercial real estate may be costing property sellers hundreds of thousands of dollars without their knowledge, according to Connecticut broker Jeff Kravet. Major national brokerages, he says, routinely refuse to cooperate with competing brokers on investment sales, limiting the pool of buyers and often resulting in lower sale prices for their ...

The difference between owning a four-unit building and a five-unit building is not just one additional apartment. According to Niko Apostal, managing broker at Essex Three-Twelve, it represents a sharp financing divide that changes deal economics, buyer profiles, and wealth-building strategies in ways that are often overlooked. Federal financing rules treat one- to four-unit properties ...