The master-planned community sector has changed notably over the past decade, driven by shifting demographics, evolving lifestyle preferences, and economic pressures. At the forefront of this change is W Land Development, where Lisa Clark brings four decades of industry experience to creating communities that emphasize partnership and long-term value. Lisa Clark’s approach to development reflects ...
The multifamily real estate sector has long struggled with a time-consuming, manual process that property managers and asset managers know all too well: the market survey. This critical exercise, which involves calling competing properties, checking websites, and gathering data from various sources into Excel spreadsheets, can consume hours of valuable time while delivering inconsistent results. ...
“$2 billion isn’t enough to stop me from running you over. Wells Fargo and Bank of America… I’ve been up against trillion-dollar companies. A $2 billion company really stands no chance against me,” declares Kevin Ra, CEO and Co-Founder of CloseAbility Data Solutions, a company redefining how investors approach distressed real estate. Ra isn’t making ...
Technology is rapidly changing how real estate transactions are handled, bringing new levels of speed and simplicity to processes once known for complexity. At the center of this shift is Deferred, a FinTech startup aiming to transform the 1031 exchange process, a crucial tool for real estate investors looking to defer capital gains taxes. “We ...
“We pride ourselves on our ability to create places and build communities,” says Rene Bello, Founder and CEO of BLDG Ventures, a Miami-based real estate development firm that’s bringing a fresh perspective to South Florida’s evolving landscape. Born in Cartagena, Colombia, and emigrating to the United States in the early 1990s, Bello’s journey to becoming ...
With over 15 years in the Tampa Bay real estate market and a team that consistently closes around 300 transactions annually, Jeffrey Borham, Team Owner of Team Borham at eXp Realty, offers a perspective that challenges national narratives about Florida’s real estate market. His insights reveal opportunities that may be overlooked by those relying solely ...
Twelve years ago, a small team working out of a garage in Israel set out to make complex spatial data easier to understand. Today, their company is changing how entire cities are seen and shaped. “We started with the idea of making something more simple. That was the idea of simplex, taking something complex 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 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 ...
“We have an optimistic view of the future,” says Rob Huthnance, newly appointed President of CT Realty, a company at the forefront of industrial real estate development across the United States. With over 11 years at the company and a background as a longtime Prologis executive, Huthnance is guiding CT Realty through what promises to ...
“We’re supporting more sustainable infrastructure by using regenerative materials, such as soybeans and other agricultural oils that we can grow here in our backyard,” says Lindsey Hermes, COO of BioSpan Technologies, a chemical manufacturer focused on sustainable solutions for infrastructure maintenance. In an industry dominated by traditional petroleum-based products, BioSpan is pioneering a different approach—one ...
“You have to survive to thrive,” says Tauheed Siddiqui, CEO of TAAS Investments, summarizing his methodical approach to real estate investing that has helped his firm weather market volatility while building a diverse portfolio across multiple states. This Wall Street veteran turned real estate developer brings a unique perspective to the industry—one that emphasizes downside ...
Imagine walking down a tree-lined street in a neighborhood you’re considering. You hold up your phone, and suddenly the world expands with information. Floating above a charming colonial is a glowing digital beacon. A tap reveals not just the listing price, but the property’s history, recent renovations, and comparable sales nearby. Another beacon hovers above ...
When COVID-19 struck, Johnny Yeh watched as the coworking empire he’d helped build suddenly faced an existential threat. “Immediately, we saw a hit on freelancers using single desks and companies that wanted their people to work remotely for budgeting reasons,” Yeh recalls of his time at OnePiece Work, where he served as Director of Sales ...
