Fintech company Calque is transforming how Americans handle one of their most challenging financial transactions: buying a new home while selling their current one. Founded in 2020, the company—whose name derives from the Latin word for “loan translation”—provides white-label buy-before-you-sell solutions through established lenders. “Anyone who bought pre-pandemic probably has at least 40% equity in ...
In an era where housing affordability has reached crisis levels, Bryan Farris is tackling the challenge through innovation in modular construction. As CEO and Co-Founder of Mod.Homes, Farris is pioneering what he calls “housing as a service” – a new approach to providing quality, attainable housing solutions that could reshape how we think about home ...
Brandon Polakoff’s journey to becoming a Principal and Executive Director at Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group is a testament to calculated risk-taking in real estate. After starting his career at Silverstein Properties and a brief stint in private equity, Polakoff made the bold decision to take a 66% pay cut to pursue a career ...
In an era where affordable housing shortages plague communities across America, MMY US’s first US facility is leveraging innovative modular construction technology to dramatically accelerate housing development timelines. MMY US, which established its Louisville, Kentucky facility just two years ago, has developed a construction system that can deliver multifamily housing projects in just 16 weeks ...
For Mike Speciale, what started as a job selling building materials—lumber, doors, and windows—has evolved into a 26-year journey as one of Austin’s notable developers. As the Owner of Sett Studio, LLC, Speciale represents a breed of real estate professionals who have grown alongside their market, adapting and expanding their expertise as opportunities arise. “I ...
In an era where digital transformation dominates business headlines, Will Such, CEO of Homestead Management Corporation, advocates for a refreshingly old-school approach to property management: just pick up the phone. “When a car runs through a fence and the homeowner’s losing their mind because they can’t let their dogs and their kids out in their ...
As the commercial real estate sector grapples with structural shifts in space utilization, a recent market intelligence report from CommercialEdge, Yardi’s commercial research division, provides a systematic approach to evaluating office-to-residential conversion potential through their Conversion Feasibility Index (CFI). Led by Peter Kolaczynski, the analysis addresses the industry’s most pressing challenge: widespread office asset obsolescence ...
As the costs of home ownership consume an ever-larger share of American incomes, one fintech startup is pioneering a bold solution: a groundbreaking credit card that finally makes homeownership pay you back. Mesa, co-founded by fintech entrepreneur and CEO Kelley Halpin, aims to build what he calls “the American Express for your home” – a ...
Land Investing Solutions has built its reputation on taking on the land deals that other investors won’t touch. Founded by a Navy veteran who saw opportunity in problem properties, the company took shape when he brought on a business partner and connected with Suzanne Catlett, whose background in mortgage loans and property appraisal added crucial ...
Duane Richins’ journey into real estate sales began not in property, but in door-to-door security system sales. After quickly establishing himself in the security sector, Richins demonstrated remarkable talent for direct sales, ranking as the company’s top rookie and consistently placing in the top 10 among over 3,000 representatives. His success was evident in his ...
In New York City’s commercial real estate world, few names carry as much weight as Bob Knakal. Having personally brokered the sale of over 2,300 buildings valued at more than $22 billion, Knakal has been a dominant force in the market for four decades. As co-founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services, he helped build what ...
In Miami’s luxury real estate market, differentiation is everything. While many brokers tout their market knowledge or networking capabilities, Cristiano Piquet, founder of Piquet Realty, has carved out a distinctive niche by combining his passion for adventure sport with strategic real estate development. Since founding his boutique brokerage in 2005, Piquet has grown the firm ...
BuildMyPlace has established itself as a growing presence in the kitchen and bath industry through their dual-market approach. Operating from a central warehouse and showroom in Louisville, Kentucky, the company serves both retail customers and building professionals, creating a business model that effectively bridges multiple market segments. This hybrid approach has proven particularly valuable in ...
Thirty years after authoring groundbreaking books on lending discrimination under President Clinton’s White House executive order, mortgage industry expert Anna DeSimone has witnessed both progress and persistent challenges in fair lending practices. Now, as the author of the newly released “Closing the Gap in Homeownership—Re-writing the Rules Against Mortgage Discrimination” and an independent industry consultant, ...
A third-generation real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Realty in northern New Jersey’s competitive market, Ryan Bruen established his career through an unconventional path. Despite his family’s deep roots in real estate—his grandfather’s independent brokerage was acquired by Schlott Realtors, which later became part of Coldwell Banker and shaped many of the company’s northern New ...
