In a recent interview, Igor Zhizhin, Principal of American Street Capital, a national mortgage banking firm specializing in securitized non-recourse debt, shared valuable insights into the current state of Chicago’s real estate market, particularly focusing on the multifamily sector and financing landscape. American Street Capital, founded in 2009, operates nationally but maintains a strong focus ...
While much of the nation grapples with real estate market uncertainty, South Florida continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, driven by sustained population growth and steady investment interest, according to Dan Ross, Executive Director at Native Realty. Ross, who leads the commercial team at the Fort Lauderdale-based boutique brokerage, has observed the market’s continued strength firsthand. ...
Few legal professionals can claim real estate is truly in their blood, but for Sam Spiritos, Managing Shareholder at Shulman Rogers, it’s a heritage that spans generations. His grandfather built the base of the Statue of Liberty and numerous buildings at West Point, later partnering with Spiritos’ father in the construction business. Today, the family’s ...
The Hamptons commercial real estate market is witnessing a strategic shift in tenant mix as luxury retailers capitalize on changing consumer patterns, with high-end brands pursuing spring 2024 openings, according to Hal Zwick, Director of Commercial Real Estate at Compass Hamptons. Following Gucci and Louis Vuitton’s success, a new wave of luxury brands is targeting ...
As the real estate industry grapples with the aftermath of the NAR settlement and commission restructuring, one startup is positioning itself to revolutionize how the next generation purchases homes. Hombaez, led by CEO and co-founder Nik Mercado, is developing an AI-powered platform that aims to make home buying more accessible and affordable by enabling self-representation. ...
Dawn Houlf, owner and managing broker of EXIT Realty Number One in Las Vegas, has been ahead of the curve since purchasing her first property at age 18. Now, with nearly four decades of real estate experience and a track record of entrepreneurship across five industries, she’s helping her agents navigate one of the industry’s ...
The New York City office market is experiencing an unprecedented dichotomy, with prime properties attracting blue-chip tenants while overall vacancy rates hover at historic highs. Bert Rosenblatt, Managing Principal at Cresa’s New York City office, offers unique insights into the market’s current state and its potential trajectory. New York’s office market presents a stark contrast: ...
Luxury real estate veteran Chris Pollinger has built a formidable consulting practice helping elite real estate professionals navigate market transitions and achieve dramatic growth. As founder of RE Luxe Leaders, Pollinger leverages three decades of industry experience to deliver bespoke growth strategies to top performers in the luxury real estate space. With a network of ...
Brandon Polakoff’s journey to becoming a Principal and Executive Director at Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group is a testament to calculated risk-taking in real estate. After starting his career at Silverstein Properties and a brief stint in private equity, Polakoff made the bold decision to take a 66% pay cut to pursue a career ...
As the commercial real estate sector grapples with structural shifts in space utilization, a recent market intelligence report from CommercialEdge, Yardi’s commercial research division, provides a systematic approach to evaluating office-to-residential conversion potential through their Conversion Feasibility Index (CFI). Led by Peter Kolaczynski, the analysis addresses the industry’s most pressing challenge: widespread office asset obsolescence ...
In New York City’s commercial real estate world, few names carry as much weight as Bob Knakal. Having personally brokered the sale of over 2,300 buildings valued at more than $22 billion, Knakal has been a dominant force in the market for four decades. As co-founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services, he helped build what ...
In Miami’s luxury real estate market, differentiation is everything. While many brokers tout their market knowledge or networking capabilities, Cristiano Piquet, founder of Piquet Realty, has carved out a distinctive niche by combining his passion for adventure sport with strategic real estate development. Since founding his boutique brokerage in 2005, Piquet has grown the firm ...
BuildMyPlace has established itself as a growing presence in the kitchen and bath industry through their dual-market approach. Operating from a central warehouse and showroom in Louisville, Kentucky, the company serves both retail customers and building professionals, creating a business model that effectively bridges multiple market segments. This hybrid approach has proven particularly valuable in ...
A third-generation real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Realty in northern New Jersey’s competitive market, Ryan Bruen established his career through an unconventional path. Despite his family’s deep roots in real estate—his grandfather’s independent brokerage was acquired by Schlott Realtors, which later became part of Coldwell Banker and shaped many of the company’s northern New ...
In the competitive world of commercial real estate, specialization can be the key to success. For Elyse Welch, Partner at Carolina Retail Experts, that specialization manifested in an exclusive focus on retail – a strategic decision that has positioned her firm as a distinguished boutique retail real estate consultancy in the Southeast. Welch’s entry into ...
