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 ...
“The most optimized building doesn’t have to be the most expensive, nor does the best performing building require the highest cost. Optimization means considering all different perspectives and making informed decisions based on available data,” says Sheida Shahi, CEO of Adaptis, a Toronto-based company revolutionizing how building owners approach capital projects and asset management. The ...
“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 ...
After weathering one of the most challenging periods in recent memory, Miami’s exclusive Key Biscayne real estate market has roared back to life in 2025, driven by stabilizing mortgage rates, renewed international investment, and pent-up demand from buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines. “People are tired of waiting out the mortgage rates. Rates ...
Florida’s affordable housing crisis has left many residents struggling to find viable options in a market dominated by rising prices and limited inventory. But Juan Ortega, Founder and CEO of Unity Development Investments, saw something others missed. “We discovered substantial land that was developed in Florida during the 40s, 50s, and 60s at very low ...
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 ...
What began as a personal hobby has evolved into a powerful business strategy that sets Shimala apart in a crowded market. “We’ve built our business around the community we created, oddly enough, through bourbon,” explains Heather Shimala, founder of Reserve 76 Realty in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “I always joke with my clients, buyers and ...
Michigan’s stable climate and abundant freshwater are turning heads in the real estate world, particularly among buyers thinking decades ahead. Andrew McCarthy, founder of Freshwater Development, sees the state as an increasingly attractive option for those weighing long-term risks like insurance affordability and climate resilience. “Michigan has a very moderate climate that remains stable. When ...
Water has always been a central concern for Esther Altura. Growing up in Israel, she learned early on that conservation is not optional. That lesson stayed with her and now shapes the mission of DrizzleX, the water management technology company she co-founded and leads as CEO. “In Israel, every kid grows up knowing that water ...
The Sarasota housing market is not what it was even a year ago. Homes sit unsold for months, price cuts go unanswered, and buyers are hesitant. Peter Liakakos, a 20-year-old realtor with Gulf Shores Realty, is watching the slowdown unfold in real time. “Houses that haven’t received a single showing in two months despite multiple ...
Traditional banking systems assume steady paychecks and salaried employment. For nearly half of the professional workforce in the United States, that assumption simply doesn’t hold. “Financial services are built for the salaried professional and the companies that employ them. This presents significant challenges, as 46% of the professional layer of our economy is self-employed,” explains ...
“When you partner with people who are best in class and share the economics, you achieve better outcomes than trying to do everything yourself,” says Lee Brodsky, CEO of BEB Capital, reflecting on the company’s transformation from family office to institutional-grade real estate investment firm. Under Brodsky’s leadership since 2017, BEB Capital has strategically expanded ...
Despite economic uncertainties and recent market volatility, the Hamptons continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with high-end properties moving quickly and often generating multiple offers. Terry S. Cohen, a 25-year veteran of the Hamptons real estate scene who sells properties ranging from $3 million to $100 million, offers a unique perspective on why this exclusive market ...
The shadow of the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside continues to reshape Florida’s condo market, creating both challenges and opportunities for savvy investors. Loodmy Jacques, a 17-year veteran of Southeast Florida real estate with a team on track to handle approximately 100 transactions this year, offers valuable insights into this market in transition. ...
