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Steve Marcinuk
27 Feb 2025

The intersection of housing affordability, displacement, and market dynamics is creating unprecedented pressures across the American housing landscape, according to Dr. Tim Thomas, Research Training Lead at Berkeley’s Urban Displacement Project. His research paints a concerning picture of mounting challenges that real estate professionals and investors should be watching closely. “We’re seeing a fundamental shift ...

Steve Marcinuk
26 Feb 2025

Twenty-five thousand new affordable housing units since 2015 tell the story of New Jersey’s success in tackling one of real estate’s most pressing challenges. The state’s Mount Laurel Doctrine, which requires each municipality to allow for its fair share of affordable housing, is marking its 50th anniversary this year, New Jersey’s comprehensive approach to affordable ...

Steve Marcinuk
25 Feb 2025

When Patricia Bastidas, a veteran REALTOR® at Fortune Christies, began her real estate career in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood in 1990, the area was predominantly Latin American, catering to wealthy buyers from Ecuador, Colombia, and other South American nations seeking a foothold in what was then an emerging market. Today, as she approaches her 34th year ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Feb 2025

“I like to say I’m two degrees of separation from every broker and buyer in Manhattan,” says Mike Fabbri, who was recently named The Agency‘s top-producing agent in New York City for 2024 by sales volume. This extensive network, built through years of working behind the scenes at some of New York’s most prestigious brokerages, ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2025

From his vantage point in Boston’s commercial real estate market, Casey Valente is witnessing a remarkable transformation. As foreign capital flows in and creative deal structures emerge, the market is showing surprising resilience amid shifting dynamics. As Associate Director of Capital Markets at Newmark, where he leads the Private Capital Group alongside partner Joseph Alvarado, ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2025

After years of volatility in the short-term rental (STR) market, 2024 marked a significant turning point toward stabilization, with emerging opportunities in unexpected markets across the United States, according to AirDNA’s 2025 Best Places to Invest report. The report, now in its tenth year, reveals a continuing shift away from traditional coastal and mountain destinations ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Feb 2025

“There’s no time like the present,” says Matthew Baron, founder and president of Baron Property Group (BPG), when asked about his advice for aspiring real estate investors. “You’re never going to find the most perfect time or the most perfect opportunity. The best thing to do is just jump in and figure it out as ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Feb 2025

In an industry often criticized for its environmental impact, Nate Helbach is charting a different course. The founder and CEO of Madison-based Neutral isn’t just developing properties – he’s reimagining how buildings can harmonize with nature while delivering premium resident experiences. Helbach’s journey into real estate began traditionally enough, working alongside his father in property ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Feb 2025

With nearly two decades at NAI Capital Commercial, Tim Steuernol has witnessed multiple market cycles in Los Angeles real estate. While his portfolio includes industrial, retail, and office properties, he’s found his primary focus in multi-family investment sales, which now represents about 90% of his business. The current market presents a complex picture, particularly in ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Jan 2025

The world’s largest commercial real estate services firm isn’t just dipping its toes into the EV charging market – it’s leveraging its massive scale to fundamentally reshape how property owners approach the electrification challenge. CBRE has quietly built what may be the real estate industry’s most comprehensive EV infrastructure solution, turning the traditionally fragmented process ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Jan 2025

The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is making significant advancements in the analysis and valuation of properties, as market pressures compel professionals to reevaluate long-standing manual processes. Market Context and Pain Points While the commercial real estate industry has long used sophisticated tools for property assessment, current market conditions demand greater efficiency. The traditional process ...

Steve Marcinuk
27 Jan 2025

In the world of high-performance real estate, few professionals can claim a journey as distinctive as Sean Shallis. A former Army Ranger turned top-producing mortgage officer and business consultant, Shallis has spent over two decades developing systems that transform ambitious professionals into consistent performers. “What they train you to do is be a creature of ...

Steve Marcinuk
22 Jan 2025

As institutional real estate investors navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and operational landscape, IQ-EQ, a leading global investor services provider with over $750 billion in assets under administration, is advancing its approach to real estate fund services. Spearheading this evolution is Tamas Mark, whose recent appointment as Global Head of Real Assets signals a strategic ...