As Director of DePaul University’s Real Estate Center, Reagan Pratt draws on over three decades of institutional real estate experience to shape the next generation of industry leaders. His own path into real estate, however, wasn’t exactly planned. Instead, he describes it as “a series of accidental adventures” that began with an undergraduate degree in ...
The commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market faces a critical test over the next two years as approximately $89 billion in conduit fixed rate loans approach maturity, according to research by Luke Lu, a veteran securities analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group with over 27 years of experience in CMBS and securitized products. While the ...
In the picturesque coastal enclave of Carmel and Pebble Beach, California, Tim Allen has established himself as the preeminent figure in luxury real estate over a remarkable 40-year career. Located just two hours south of San Francisco, this stretch of the Central Coast has become synonymous with world-class golf, stunning natural beauty, and some of ...
Matthew Torres, a Century 21 Scala Group real estate agent, exemplifies how athletic discipline can translate into professional success. Torres, who recently claimed a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics, has seamlessly transitioned his competitive swimming experience into a promising real estate career. Torres’s journey began in 2008, inspired by Michael Phelps’s Olympic performances. For ...
After nearly three decades at the forefront of sustainable construction, Robert Politzer has witnessed a sea change in attitudes toward green buildings. The founder and CEO of GreenStreet Global, who became LEED accredited in 2002 and has overseen six LEED-certified projects, now sees his long-held vision becoming industry reality: environmental sustainability as a driver of ...
In an industry often criticized for its slow adoption of technology, Zach Gorman’s path to PropTech leadership has been anything but traditional. The Co-Founder and COO of RealReports, which he describes as an “AI-powered Carfax for homes,” started his career not in real estate or technology, but as a classically trained pianist. After studying Arabic ...
In a commercial real estate market characterized by shifting dynamics and selective opportunities, David Perlman, Managing Director and head of Thorofare Capital‘s New York office, brings two decades of experience to navigate the complexities of today’s lending environment. Perlman, who joined Thorofare Capital five years ago to grow its debt platform, has helped expand the ...
For Bryan VantHof, a veteran real estate agent with RE/MAX Advantage Plus in Minnetonka, Minnesota, recent industry changes have created new opportunities for meaningful client conversations rather than disruption to business as usual. Vant Hof, who has been a full-time residential real estate agent since 2003 and handles 50-60 transactions annually in the Minneapolis-St. Paul ...
In an industry fraught with fragmentation and manual processes, Finaya is taking an ambitious swing at transforming the homeownership experience. Led by tech veteran Naren Nath, the company is developing an AI-powered platform that promises to streamline everything from home searching to maintenance. Nath brings considerable experience to the challenge. A computer science graduate from ...
In the ever-evolving Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market, few companies can claim the deep roots and comprehensive service offerings of Century 21 Judge Fite. With origins dating back to 1937, when Judge B. Fite himself wrote his first land lease, the company has grown into a multi-faceted real estate powerhouse while maintaining its family-oriented approach ...
In the early 1980s, a twenty-something developer began building single-family homes in the San Fernando Valley. Today, that same developer, Izek Shomof, is recognized as one of the pivotal figures in downtown Los Angeles’ transformation, particularly known for his masterful adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Shomof’s journey in real estate began with modest projects – ...
When Austin Walker moved from Detroit to Asheville, he was drawn by the mountain town’s quality of life. Nearly two decades later, as a veteran commercial real estate broker with Whitney Commercial Real Estate Services, Walker’s extensive market knowledge has become invaluable as the region faces an unprecedented disruption to its commercial property sector. When ...
In Miami’s competitive luxury real estate market, success often comes from unexpected places. For Vanessa Frank, the journey to becoming a respected luxury real estate professional began not in real estate offices, but in restaurant kitchens. After completing her marketing degree and initially planning for law school, Frank found herself drawn to the hospitality industry. ...
When Fatou Jabbie moved to New York City in 2006, she brought with her over a decade of experience in IT and data center infrastructure. But rather than continue down that path, she saw an opportunity to leverage her technical expertise in an entirely new way: helping commercial real estate owners navigate an increasingly complex ...
In an era where vacation home ownership and short term rentals faces increasing challenges from shifting regulations and rising costs, Plum CoOwnership, Inc has emerged as an innovative solution by streamlining the process of co-ownership through technology and comprehensive services. Plum has identified and addressed a crucial gap in the vacation property market: the need ...
