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.
A leading real estate investor is pushing back against widespread predictions that artificial intelligence will decimate office demand, arguing that history shows technological disruption often creates more jobs than it eliminates. “To just assume that humankind will change thousands of years of existence in wanting to leave their homes and go and build things, to ...
Real estate industry veteran Natalie Davis argues that simply including diverse voices isn’t enough – organizations must create environments where people can “show up just as they are,” with their unique cultures and backgrounds celebrated, not just tolerated. The Critical Distinction “When we talk about inclusion itself, we typically think about our space, the environment, ...
While much of Florida’s real estate market grapples with declining sales and price corrections, one segment remains remarkably resilient according to local experts: properties near military installations. “Military stays really, really solid. If you’re an agent that works with military, you’re still doing really well,” says Olivia Catanese, team leader at Coldwell Banker‘s 30A division. ...
After 24 years chasing fugitives and fighting terrorism for the FBI, Rob Woloszyn never imagined his next chapter would involve making candles in a forest north of Houston. But that’s exactly where this Marine-turned-federal agent found himself – and he couldn’t be happier. Rob’s path to Republic Grand Ranch, a Patten Properties community in Willis, ...
A new wave of nature-integrated hospitality is emerging as the next major trend in hotel development, according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and longtime industry observer. “One of the things I’m seeing right now is outdoors, nature, sustainability as being the next big area,” Haussman says, pointing to a growing movement that’s reshaping ...
The travel economy is increasingly disconnected from broader economic conditions, operating as “almost a separate component than the overall general economy,” according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and veteran hospitality industry analyst. Shifting Consumer Priorities Haussman argues that a fundamental shift in American consumer behavior is driving this decoupling. “Since the great recession in ...
The future of real estate technology may be digital, but human connection remains crucial even for remote-first companies, according to Katie Hill, CEO of property platform UNLISTED, who recently hosted her company’s first in-person gathering since its founding. The Power of Personal Connection “We just had our first off-site meeting where we were all together ...
A dramatic shift toward new construction is reshaping Florida’s real estate market, driven largely by buyers seeking to avoid escalating insurance costs on older properties, according to one local expert. “What we’re seeing is people, families want new construction, they want lower insurance,” says Olivia Catanese, team leader at Coldwell Banker‘s 30A division. “With these ...
The real estate industry stands at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how enterprise-level brokerages operate, according to Victor Lund, Founding Partner and Co-CEO of WAV Group, a consulting firm that has advised major real estate companies for over two decades. “If you are doing anything with technology in your business, or ...
The mortgage industry is experiencing a notable split in customer satisfaction that reveals important shifts in how consumers approach homeownership. While satisfaction with mortgage originators has reached record highs, homeowner satisfaction with mortgage servicers continues to decline, creating a divided experience that reflects broader changes in lending practices and consumer expectations. This divergence emerges from ...
The Los Angeles luxury real estate market is experiencing a clear disconnect between perception and reality, as ultra-high-end sales grab headlines while the broader luxury segment struggles with extended market times and significant price reductions. While billionaire buyers continue to make notable purchases of trophy properties, transactions that generate substantial media attention, the underlying market ...
The California commercial real estate market is experiencing a notable resurgence after nearly two years of subdued activity, with institutional investors increasingly deploying capital that has been sitting on the sidelines since interest rate volatility began affecting deal economics. Transaction volume at major California law firms serves as a reliable barometer for market activity, and ...
Detroit’s real estate landscape is defying traditional market categorizations, creating unique opportunities for both buyers and investors while challenging long-held assumptions about homeownership. The market’s evolution reflects broader shifts in housing attitudes, affordability programs, and investment patterns shaping southeastern Michigan’s property sector. A Market of Contradictions Unlike most markets that clearly favor either buyers or ...
Editorial Note: Updated on August 25th, 2025 with clarifying language at REtokens’ request. The fractional real estate investment landscape reached a significant milestone in late June when REtokens received FINRA approval for its digital broker dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) licensing. This regulatory achievement positions the company to address one of the most persistent ...
The real estate industry is experiencing a significant shift in how agents approach client relationships, moving away from transactional interactions toward deeper, consultative partnerships. Leading this change at Brown Harris Stevens is Jared Antin, Executive Director and Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Brown Harris Stevens, who recently joined the 150-year-old firm after 15 years ...
