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 ...
The multi-family real estate market in the Midwest is showing encouraging signs of recovery after a challenging 2023, according to Jack Friskney, a prominent multi-family broker at Marcus & Millichap specializing in Central and Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan markets. Transaction volume in the commercial real estate sector fell 47% nationwide in 2023, as rising ...
What started as an effort to democratize iBuying for real estate agents has evolved into a rapidly growing FinTech platform serving real estate investors. homebldr, founded in February 2021, demonstrates how market insights and willingness to pivot can lead to remarkable growth in the proptech space. The company’s journey began when founder Adam M. Eldibany, ...
In an industry often criticized for unreliability and poor communication, ZD Stucco Repair has distinguished itself by taking a remarkably different approach to construction and restoration services. Founded in 2018 by industry veteran Zoltan Dicso, the company has grown from a one-person operation to managing up to 70 team members during peak seasons, all while ...
Relli, a pioneering real estate investment platform set to launch by year’s end, aims to bridge the gap between everyday investors and real estate developers through an innovative peer-to-peer marketplace approach that could reshape how Americans invest in property. Founded by four-time entrepreneurs Mor Milo and Ross Iannarelli, Relli emerged from their personal frustration with ...
Few markets demonstrate the resilience and complexity of real estate like Northern Virginia. Dallison Veach, a third-generation real estate professional and award-winning agent, offers a unique perspective on the current state and future prospects of this dynamic region. Veach, who has been named as a best real estate agent by Northern Virginia Magazine since 2017, ...
