In a conversation with KeyCrew Journal, Weinstock shared insights from his journey from reluctant law school graduate to commercial real estate leader, his commitment to mentorship through DePaul University’s Real Estate Center, and his perspective on why today’s challenging market may be the perfect time for newcomers to enter the industry. “I’m a silver lining ...
As housing affordability continues to challenge families across California, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as a compelling solution for homeowners seeking to address multi-generational living needs while making sound investments. At the forefront of this movement stands Acton ADU, a company that has evolved from a traditional remodeling business into one of the largest ...
“I love helping people. It’s such a significant part of what I do… I simply focus on delivering exceptional service, and clients are very appreciative. I truly enjoy this work,” says Rick Cook, Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Central Coast, reflecting on his unexpected but rewarding career transition into real estate. A Carpenter’s Unexpected Pivot ...
“I cried every single day for my first two years in real estate,” confesses Shelton Wilder, CEO of The Shelton Wilder Group. This candid admission might surprise those familiar with her impressive track record: nearly $700 million in sales over nine years as one of Los Angeles’ most successful luxury real estate teams. But Wilder’s ...
In an industry where delays and cost overruns are the norm rather than the exception, Planera is revolutionizing construction scheduling by combining intuitive visual planning with AI-driven analytics to help project teams identify and solve problems before they cascade into costly delays. “Construction projects are consistently late and over budget, and a significant factor is ...
“Many cash offer companies prefer to operate in that ambiguous space where they fly under the radar and generate profits wherever possible. You hear about fly-by-night operations that appear and disappear suddenly,” explains Drake Shadwell, Manager of Clever Offers at Clever Real Estate. “We don’t want to work with those companies. We want to work ...
By addressing long-standing pain points and expanding into underserved markets, Armadillo is making waves in an industry plagued by customer dissatisfaction and low market penetration. Founded in 2021 by Matan Slagter and Lansdon Robbins, the company has quickly gained traction with its innovative approach to home warranty services. Robbins, a serial entrepreneur, has built and ...
“We’re fully integrated. We manage, we lease, we acquire, probably three-quarters of our deals off market. We move quickly. We’re honest guys. We don’t retrade,” says Adam Greenberg, Managing Principal at Commercial Investment Properties Group (CIPG), a firm that has quietly built an impressive portfolio of retail properties across Florida’s most dynamic markets. While many ...
“I found retirement really, really boring,” says Tim Choate, Founder and CEO of RedAwning. For this serial entrepreneur with a talent for spotting digital opportunities, boredom sparked what would become a transformative force in the vacation rental industry. From Digital Pioneer to Vacation Rental Innovator Choate’s journey to RedAwning follows a career at the forefront ...
“The biggest opportunity in AI is in the infrastructure,” says Luca Zambello, Co-Founder and CEO of Jurny, a hospitality technology platform that’s rethinking property management across hotels and short-term rentals. “Unless you have $100 million sitting on the side, you’re not going to build your own LLM. The value lies in taking different models, training ...
“We’ve evolved significantly since 2011, when we spun out of First American as primarily a mortgage-focused company. Now, 14 years later, we serve multiple industries,” explains John Rogers, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Cotality™, formerly known as CoreLogic. “We’re substantially different from our 2011 origins, which prompted us to establish a new name, brand, ...
“Smart consumer devices remain accessible to tech-savvy Gen Z or young millennial homeowners who can purchase components from Amazon and configure DIY smart home solutions. However, I truly believe that individuals, when transitioning from renting to buying their first home, will prefer integrated systems that require minimal personal setup,” says Dan Ross, the newly appointed ...
“I consider myself fairly risk tolerant,” says Tanya Ragan, President and CEO of Wildcat Management, a Dallas-based real estate investment and development firm. “I see myself as a trailblazer, an urban pioneer, someone who is constantly pushing myself to be uncomfortable and to not get bored.” This wildcatter mentality—named for the oil industry risk-takers who ...
In an industry where 70% of Realtors closed zero transactions last year, PROACTIVE Real Estate stands out with knowledgeable local agents averaging 17 transactions annually—more than four times the local and national average. Founder Jabin Norris is so invested in this concept that he trademarked the term “Hyperlocal®” to reflect the company’s distinctive methodology. This ...
