After nine years in the Marine Corps, David Kurz found himself searching for his place in civilian life. What began as an exploratory venture into real estate has evolved into a 19-year journey spanning multiple successful ventures, from team leadership to title companies, and authorship to coaching. As the founder of The Kurz Team at ...
In a recent interview, Igor Zhizhin, Principal of American Street Capital, a national mortgage banking firm specializing in securitized non-recourse debt, shared valuable insights into the current state of Chicago’s real estate market, particularly focusing on the multifamily sector and financing landscape. American Street Capital, founded in 2009, operates nationally but maintains a strong focus ...
After multiple successful exits in the healthcare industry, entrepreneur John LeRoy noticed something peculiar about real estate referrals: they were stuck in the past. Drawing from his 30-year experience as a property investor and his background in healthcare’s efficient referral systems, LeRoy founded Realay, a platform modernizing how real estate professionals handle referrals across markets. ...
While much of the nation grapples with real estate market uncertainty, South Florida continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, driven by sustained population growth and steady investment interest, according to Dan Ross, Executive Director at Native Realty. Ross, who leads the commercial team at the Fort Lauderdale-based boutique brokerage, has observed the market’s continued strength firsthand. ...
In an industry where 30,000 professionals fell victim to violent crimes last year alone, one startup founder is leveraging her military background to transform real estate safety. Vanessa Martin, co-founder of Tether RE, is addressing a critical yet often overlooked aspect of real estate: agent protection. “Real estate is actually among one of the most ...
In an industry often challenged by fragmented communication and scattered documentation, Digs is bringing innovative solutions to residential construction through its AI-powered platform. The company’s technology creates comprehensive digital twins of homes, offering builders and homeowners a single source of truth for all construction-related information. “One of the challenges, I think in most industries, but ...
Few legal professionals can claim real estate is truly in their blood, but for Sam Spiritos, Managing Shareholder at Shulman Rogers, it’s a heritage that spans generations. His grandfather built the base of the Statue of Liberty and numerous buildings at West Point, later partnering with Spiritos’ father in the construction business. Today, the family’s ...
The Hamptons commercial real estate market is witnessing a strategic shift in tenant mix as luxury retailers capitalize on changing consumer patterns, with high-end brands pursuing spring 2024 openings, according to Hal Zwick, Director of Commercial Real Estate at Compass Hamptons. Following Gucci and Louis Vuitton’s success, a new wave of luxury brands is targeting ...
Born from personal frustration with international property investment, Yuval Golan is building what he calls the “Amazon checkout plus Klarna for real estate.” As founder and CEO of Waltz, Golan aims to transform how global investors access U.S. real estate markets by eliminating the traditional friction points of cross-border transactions. “Every place I moved to, ...
As the real estate industry grapples with the aftermath of the NAR settlement and commission restructuring, one startup is positioning itself to revolutionize how the next generation purchases homes. Hombaez, led by CEO and co-founder Nik Mercado, is developing an AI-powered platform that aims to make home buying more accessible and affordable by enabling self-representation. ...
Dawn Houlf, owner and managing broker of EXIT Realty Number One in Las Vegas, has been ahead of the curve since purchasing her first property at age 18. Now, with nearly four decades of real estate experience and a track record of entrepreneurship across five industries, she’s helping her agents navigate one of the industry’s ...
In an era where property management is increasingly dominated by large corporations and automated systems, Fort Property Management founder Nathan Harr is championing a return to personalized service in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) real estate market. His approach? Making property management accessible, responsive, and human-centered. “We’re in the customer service industry,” Harr emphasizes. While all ...
The New York City office market is experiencing an unprecedented dichotomy, with prime properties attracting blue-chip tenants while overall vacancy rates hover at historic highs. Bert Rosenblatt, Managing Principal at Cresa’s New York City office, offers unique insights into the market’s current state and its potential trajectory. New York’s office market presents a stark contrast: ...
Luxury real estate veteran Chris Pollinger has built a formidable consulting practice helping elite real estate professionals navigate market transitions and achieve dramatic growth. As founder of RE Luxe Leaders, Pollinger leverages three decades of industry experience to deliver bespoke growth strategies to top performers in the luxury real estate space. With a network of ...
As America’s population ages, senior living communities are evolving to meet the changing needs and expectations of multiple generations. Rachel Hite, a sales counselor at Westminster-Canterbury Shenandoah Valley, offers insights into how the industry is transforming to serve both current and future retirees. Westminster-Canterbury represents a comprehensive model of senior living that goes beyond traditional ...
