“Our first mission is educating people and providing that kind of reality to create consciousness that this is something for everyday needs,” says Andrés Mishaan, Co-Founder and CEO of Kanguro, a bilingual InsurTech company now offering renters insurance in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Within the insurance sector, where customer engagement often remains minimal and interactions ...
“Not every seller is experiencing a seller’s market,” explains Jared Antin, Managing Director at Elegran | Forbes Global Properties. “Sellers of certain types of property may be experiencing a fairly big buyer’s market, and that’s the whole context of trying to explain the nuance behind the data.” In a real estate landscape fixated on classifying ...
In an industry typically characterized by fragmentation and specialization, Team Sunshine Construction has embraced a comprehensive approach to residential energy efficiency. Led by CEO Ahmad Ali, the company has evolved from a solar contractor to a full-service energy solutions provider operating across ten states. From Door-to-Door Sales to Energy Efficiency Powerhouse Ahmad’s journey in the ...
In the competitive landscape of commercial real estate, while institutional investors rush toward mainstream asset classes, Matt Hunsucker has discovered opportunity in the industry’s blind spots. As the founder of IOS List and a portfolio of specialized media platforms serving hyper-niche real estate segments, Hunsucker is proving that sometimes the most lucrative path involves helping ...
“They’re a solution, and they can definitely help, and they’ve made a big impact in California, but they’re not a one size fits all approach,” says Scott Wild, Senior Vice President of consulting with John Burns Research & Consulting, discussing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in California. The same, Wild suggests, could be said for virtually ...
In the competitive world of real estate, the traditional brokerage model has remained largely unchanged for decades. That changed when Side entered the market. Founded in 2017 by a team including Chief Broker Officer Hilary Saunders, Side has redefined how top-producing real estate professionals build and scale their businesses. Side’s mission is straightforward yet innovative: ...
“If Grey Gardens was in the Midwest, I probably would have listed it and sold it.” – Alex Wolking, Keller Williams ONEChicago In a real estate landscape increasingly filled with massive teams and social media personalities, Alex Wolking has developed a distinctive niche that few would willingly choose: selling the properties nobody else can. With ...
Mike Leipart and Andrew Wachtfogel have assembled a powerhouse team at Redeavor, a development sales and advisory firm designed to capitalize on current market weaknesses with a comprehensive approach not found elsewhere in the industry. The firm combines development advisory, sales and marketing, operational oversight, and capital investment capabilities—a strategic consolidation that positions them to ...
When Briggs Elwell was overseeing business development for Related Companies’ luxury rental portfolio, he noticed a stark disparity in how real estate agents were supported compared to traditional employees. This observation would eventually lead him to found RLTYco, which recently secured $20 million in mixed equity and credit funding to expand its comprehensive suite of ...
“People want to live where they can go down to a restaurant, hit a convenience store, do the drugstore,” explains Steve Lorenzo, Principal at Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services. For Lorenzo, this fundamental understanding of community development has guided his work in bringing essential retail to the Bronx’s evolving neighborhoods. The Retail-Residential Connection ...
“My background in psychology has informed all aspects of creating Blue Panda and I believe that is what has made it a successful business,” says Paula Madrid, founder and director of Blue Panda Office Spaces. “My understanding about human behavior, how people express their needs, and perhaps even what colors might be soothing.” This unique ...
In an industry where miscommunication and mistrust often define the relationship between homeowners and contractors, Block Renovation is creating a paradigm shift. Led by CEO Julie Kheyfets, the company has developed a platform that brings order to what she describes as the “out in the wild” renovation experience, providing clarity, alignment, and most importantly—trust. The ...
In a commercial real estate landscape where many sectors are struggling, Chicago’s retail market stands as a beacon of opportunity. Anthony Campagni, Principal at Canvas Real Estate, has positioned himself and his firm at the forefront of this retail resurgence, leveraging decades of experience and deep market knowledge to capitalize on emerging trends. “Where a ...
For Ryan Porter, a 25-year technology veteran currently working with AWS, real estate investment has grown from an opportunistic side project into a calculated cross-border operation. As a Principal at Porter Legacy Group, he has developed an approach to real estate that pairs lifestyle flexibility with steady returns through mid-term furnished rentals. Based in San ...
In just two years, Carolwood Estates has captured an astonishing 37% of Los Angeles’ $20 million-plus home market. The firm’s rapid rise showcases a masterclass in luxury real estate brokerage – one built on discretion, collaboration, and an unwavering focus on quality over quantity. Nick Segal, broker of record at Carolwood Estates and a 35-year ...
