“When the blood is in the street, that’s the time to buy,” recalls Yuval Shram, Founder and CEO of Tay Investments, describing his entry into real estate during the 2008 financial crisis. This forward-thinking approach formed the foundation of what would become one of New Jersey’s most dynamic multifamily developers—a company that has steadily grown ...
“We’re an Applied Research Center, and that means all our work is intended to inform practitioners making decisions about housing policy, investment, and strategies affecting neighborhoods,” explains Geoff Smith, Executive Director of the Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) at DePaul University. In Chicago’s complex housing ecosystem, where affordability challenges vary dramatically by neighborhood and market ...
“We want to be the Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton instead of the motel,” says Ting Qiao, CEO and Founder of Wan Bridge Group, describing his vision for the company’s role in the build-to-rent (BTR) industry. This philosophy has guided the Texas-based developer since its founding in 2016, establishing it as one of the ...
“You have to survive to thrive,” says Tauheed Siddiqui, CEO of TAAS Investments, summarizing his methodical approach to real estate investing that has helped his firm weather market volatility while building a diverse portfolio across multiple states. This Wall Street veteran turned real estate developer brings a unique perspective to the industry—one that emphasizes downside ...
When Scott Clark discusses housing, he’s careful about his terminology. The founder and CEO of The True Life Companies doesn’t talk about “affordable housing”—a phrase laden with political and regulatory connotations. Instead, he focuses on what he calls “attainable housing.” “We use the words ‘attainable,’ not ‘affordable,’” Clark explains. “Our definition of attainable is when, ...
“In the residential real estate industry, as a broker owner, when you want to sell, you can’t tell anybody. The second you do, rumors start, and your competitors hear about it. It’s like crabs in a bucket… And so they have to keep the whole thing secret.” – Brad Clayton, President of Clayton Wolf. Discretion ...
“What sets us apart is our willingness to embrace asset and geographic diversification… indevelopment, it’s particularly challenging to operate across multiple states, identify properties,and truly understand those markets.” – Stephen Wendell, Founder & CEO, Mountain Shore Properties. While most developers specialize in a single asset class, Mountain Shore Properties distinguishes itself with a deliberately diversified ...
Imagine walking down a tree-lined street in a neighborhood you’re considering. You hold up your phone, and suddenly the world expands with information. Floating above a charming colonial is a glowing digital beacon. A tap reveals not just the listing price, but the property’s history, recent renovations, and comparable sales nearby. Another beacon hovers above ...
In a market where housing affordability remains a pressing concern, Contemporary Tiny Homes is bringing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to Connecticut and the broader East Coast region. Founded six months ago by Breno Neri, the company is addressing housing needs by offering custom-built small footprint homes designed specifically for the Northeast’s climate and residential preferences. ...
“If we want to have a broad level of affordability in a city as big as Los Angeles, we have to focus on not just low and very low income but middle income tenants,” says Nathan Kadisha, Principal at K3 Holdings, addressing one of urban America’s most pressing challenges. Kadisha offers a fresh perspective on ...
When COVID-19 struck, Johnny Yeh watched as the coworking empire he’d helped build suddenly faced an existential threat. “Immediately, we saw a hit on freelancers using single desks and companies that wanted their people to work remotely for budgeting reasons,” Yeh recalls of his time at OnePiece Work, where he served as Director of Sales ...
“Today, it’s all done through email. Buyers are receiving these emails… it’s very inefficient, essentially spammy and chaotic,” explains Gary Kao, Managing Director at Dealpath, describing the current state of commercial real estate deal distribution. “A buyer would have to get these opportunities, and then they have to sift through attachments, PDFs, websites, spreadsheets to ...
“This program, together with 485x, will significantly reshape the landscape for the next decade,” says David Shamshovich, discussing the city’s newest housing incentives with genuine enthusiasm that explains why developers across New York City seek out his specialized expertise. As New York City’s housing crisis continues to deepen, a small cadre of legal specialists are ...
“Everyone thought I was crazy, because they said, ‘This is the CBD. There’s no residential here, there’s only office buildings. No one’s going to live here,’” recalls Gary Cohen, president of Willco, describing the initial reaction to his plan to convert an office building at 1111 20th Street into luxury apartments. But Cohen wasn’t deterred ...
“In about three to five years, every agent who currently uses AI effectively will gain from it. When they’re selling 10 properties a year, they’re probably going to sell 30 to 40 properties a year,” predicts Biju Ashokan, CEO of prop tech company Radius. In a real estate market experiencing its most challenging period in ...
