The hospitality industry’s intricate legal environment has found a specialized advocate in David Helbraun, whose unconventional journey from teenage bartender to founding chairman of the nation’s largest restaurant-focused law firm demonstrates how hands-on industry experience can shape legal practice. Helbraun’s career began at age 17 when he convinced a bartending school owner to let him ...
Breaking into real estate is often tricky for newcomers, especially those without established networks or years of experience. Yet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 20-year-old Rockwell Tornow is showing that a combination of favorable market conditions, strong brokerage support, and personal commitment can help new agents gain early traction. Since going full-time in May and ...
Texas commercial real estate financing has undergone significant changes over the past seven years, shaped by volatile interest rates, stricter lending standards, and evolving buyer and seller expectations. For professionals operating in this environment, success now depends on both an understanding of recent market cycles and hands-on experience with today’s tighter capital conditions. Culby Culbertson, ...
New York City’s property tax system, in place since 1981, faces mounting pressure for reform as litigation and legislative proposals advance. The combination of court challenges, government reports, and political debate has created a climate of uncertainty for commercial real estate investors, who must now factor the risk of significant tax changes into their decisions. ...
The aviation development sector is experiencing a surge in demand as pilot shortages and rising aircraft ownership drive demand for storage facilities, creating opportunities for specialized real estate investors willing to navigate complex regulations and ground-lease structures. Cary Goldberg, President of Diversified Companies, has shifted his family’s 45-year-old South Florida development firm toward aviation projects ...
Nashville’s real estate market is showing clear signs of a downturn, according to longtime professionals who have tracked the city’s cycles for decades. After thirty years of rapid price growth—average home values have climbed from under $100,000 to more than $400,000—current market indicators point to an imminent correction. Distressed Properties Surge, Pointing to Underlying Stress ...
Cristia Brockway’s interest in urban planning began in childhood, when she built miniature cities from paper in her bedroom. Now, as Director of Economic Development for Farmington Hills, Michigan, she applies that early fascination to the practical challenges of guiding one of Michigan’s key suburban markets through a period of rapid change. A Personal Connection ...
Staten Island’s real estate market is adjusting to new realities as rising interest rates and limited housing supply reshape buyer and seller behavior. With median home prices now around $700,000 and annual appreciation between 4% and 8%, Staten Island remains attractive to New Yorkers seeking more space and relative affordability. Still, the pace and nature ...
Since the 2008 financial crisis, hard money lending has primarily focused on short-term fix-and-flip projects, with most lenders catering almost exclusively to real estate investors. Yet some industry veterans have maintained a broader approach, targeting borrower segments that mainstream lenders typically ignore. Geoffrey Ball, President and Mortgage Loan Originator at HD Lending, is one such ...
The real estate development industry has undergone significant changes over the past four decades, from the rapid growth of suburban retail in the 1980s to the rise of urban adaptive reuse and, more recently, luxury hospitality destinations. RAL Companies has adapted to each of these shifts, growing from a commercial architectural firm into a full-service ...
The Southern Colorado real estate market is showing early signs of recovery as inventory levels rise and first-time buyers return after nearly two years of slow activity. The region’s current trajectory is shaped by a mix of increased property availability, tentative buyer confidence, and ongoing regulatory challenges that could influence its outlook through 2026. Inventory ...
The short-term rental market in Austin has expanded rapidly over the past seven years. When Lucas Piper launched his first Airbnb property in the city, about 4,500 short-term rentals operated in the metro area. That number has now grown to nearly 13,000, creating a crowded landscape that forces operators to adopt new strategies to stay ...
The New York residential mortgage market is showing early signs of stabilization heading into 2025. Industry professionals are reporting steadier rates and a modest increase in borrower confidence, even as high home prices and strict lending requirements continue to shape buying decisions throughout the region. Mark Fisher, Regional Vice President at UNMB Home Loans Inc., ...
Northern Nevada’s commercial real estate market is experiencing strong demand but faces significant headwinds from limited infrastructure and challenging financing conditions. Despite these obstacles, the region remains a target for investors and businesses seeking alternatives to California’s high-cost environment. Ted Stoever, Executive Vice President at Colliers, has observed multiple market cycles since starting his career ...
The real estate tokenization market is entering a new phase as regulatory clarity improves and infrastructure providers deliver more robust solutions. For years, tokenization generated industry buzz, but practical barriers limited adoption. Now, with maturing technology and a friendlier regulatory environment, tokenized real estate is gaining traction beyond early experiments. Alan Konevsky, CEO of tZERO ...
