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.
Over the past decade, social media has become a major force in real estate business development. Joseph Bograd, leader of The Bograd Team, has leveraged digital marketing to expand his real estate operations from Pennsylvania into Florida and New Jersey, amassing more than 300,000 social media followers in the process. Building a Business Amid Crisis ...
South Florida’s property management sector is undergoing rapid consolidation, with institutional-grade service providers gaining ground over traditional mom-and-pop operators. This shift is driven by rising demand from both domestic and international investors seeking reliable, professional oversight of rental properties, as well as growing expectations for transparency and efficiency. Threshold, a Miami-based property management firm, exemplifies ...
Licensed contractor Tara Whitley shares her experience with Contractor Training Center’s (CTC’s) NASCLA exam preparation program. Tara Whitley, a general contractor working in Onslow County, North Carolina, recently completed Contractor Training Center’s NASCLA exam preparation course. After successfully obtaining her general contractor’s license, Whitley shared her candid review of the program that helped her transition ...
Rhode Island’s real estate market faces a mix of low inventory, changing buyer expectations, and increased competition. For agents starting or growing their careers in this environment, success depends on local knowledge, adaptability, and a willingness to approach problems creatively. Walt Buteau, a real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers Oceanside, entered the field full-time ...
The 110-acre CNH Industrial site in Burr Ridge, Illinois, highlights a common challenge in suburban America: when a major employer leaves, communities must decide how to balance new development with maintaining local character and stable finances. Burr Ridge is responding to such a challenge by changing how it plans for major redevelopment, aiming to avoid past missteps ...
Secondary markets across the United States are navigating new realities in the wake of the pandemic, but few illustrate these complexities as clearly as Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While residential home prices have climbed 10.7% year-over-year to a median of $280,000, the city’s commercial sector is facing significant obstacles. This divergence highlights both the strengths and the ...
The South Florida luxury real estate market is experiencing a clear bifurcation, with the $2-5 million segment showing resilience while other price points face challenges, according to an agent working directly in the region’s high-end market. Kirsten Smith, a Realtor Associate at Douglas Elliman Real Estate specializing in luxury properties, says different market segments are ...
The South Florida industrial real estate market is moving past the volatility that followed the pandemic-era surge, with investors and owners settling into a new phase defined by more realistic pricing and renewed deal activity. After a period of uncertainty, brokers and buyers are reporting a measurable uptick in transactions and a clearer sense of ...
The real estate industry’s digital transformation may have hit a surprising roadblock, according to one Pacific Northwest broker who says the rush toward online platforms is missing a fundamental truth about how people buy and sell homes. Ellen Bohn, managing partner at The Agency Camano Island, argues that physical brokerage offices continue to play a ...
Tampa Bay is making headlines as a leading foreclosure market nationally, but according to St. Petersburg realtor Joshua Neitz, the data tells a misleading story. The foreclosure surge isn’t evidence of a broad housing crisis – it’s the collapse of a specific investor class that over-leveraged on short-term rental properties during the pandemic boom. Neitz ...
A veteran real estate professional in the Pacific Northwest is challenging sellers to confront an uncomfortable truth about their pricing strategies, arguing that many properties are merely “on the market” rather than genuinely “for sale.” Ellen Bohn, managing partner at The Agency Camano Island, says this distinction has become essential as conditions have moved away ...
The Memphis real estate market stands out for its mix of accessible pricing and neighborhood diversity. High-end homes can sit just blocks from affordable starter properties, giving buyers at different income levels real choices. Yet despite this range, only 45% of Memphis residents own their homes, while 55% remain renters – a figure that speaks ...
Rhode Island’s coastal real estate market has shifted from a regional secret to a sought-after destination, fueled by its geographic advantages and relative affordability compared to neighboring states. As remote work and lifestyle priorities changed after the pandemic, the market saw an influx of out-of-state buyers, reshaping pricing and demand. Breaking Into a Competitive Market ...
The self storage development sector is facing a major slowdown. Industry data indicates that up to 75% of development projects currently in the pipeline have stalled or been abandoned, leading to a sharp drop in new supply. For Brandon Grebe, CEO and co-founder of Uplift Development Group, this environment is not a roadblock but an ...
M Square Commercial’s Brittany Megrath on how rising costs are reshaping retail development strategy Commercial real estate developers face a straightforward problem in 2025: land costs, construction expenses, and capital access all increased simultaneously while single-tenant economics became increasingly challenging. The solution emerging across multiple markets involves splitting costs between two tenants rather than one, ...
