For Mike Speciale, what started as a job selling building materials—lumber, doors, and windows—has evolved into a 26-year journey as one of Austin’s notable developers. As the Owner of Sett Studio, LLC, Speciale represents a breed of real estate professionals who have grown alongside their market, adapting and expanding their expertise as opportunities arise. “I ...
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 ...
Land Investing Solutions has built its reputation on taking on the land deals that other investors won’t touch. Founded by a Navy veteran who saw opportunity in problem properties, the company took shape when he brought on a business partner and connected with Suzanne Catlett, whose background in mortgage loans and property appraisal added crucial ...
In an era where real estate ownership feels increasingly out of reach for many Americans, Daniel Dorfman and his company Roots are charting a different course. As founder of the Atlanta-based private REIT, Dorfman is pioneering a model that transforms traditional real estate investing by aligning the interests of investors and residents alike. Dorfman’s journey ...
In an era where commercial real estate faces unprecedented challenges, Houston-based Moody Rambin stands as a testament to the enduring power of relationships and adaptability in the industry. Founded in 1969 by Howard Rambin and Dan Moody Jr., the firm has grown into one of Houston’s oldest and largest privately-owned commercial real estate companies, successfully ...
The commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market faces a critical test over the next two years as approximately $89 billion in conduit fixed rate loans approach maturity, according to research by Luke Lu, a veteran securities analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group with over 27 years of experience in CMBS and securitized products. While the ...
In a commercial real estate market characterized by shifting dynamics and selective opportunities, David Perlman, Managing Director and head of Thorofare Capital‘s New York office, brings two decades of experience to navigate the complexities of today’s lending environment. Perlman, who joined Thorofare Capital five years ago to grow its debt platform, has helped expand the ...
In the ever-evolving Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market, few companies can claim the deep roots and comprehensive service offerings of Century 21 Judge Fite. With origins dating back to 1937, when Judge B. Fite himself wrote his first land lease, the company has grown into a multi-faceted real estate powerhouse while maintaining its family-oriented approach ...
The multi-family real estate market in the Midwest is showing encouraging signs of recovery after a challenging 2023, according to Jack Friskney, a prominent multi-family broker at Marcus & Millichap specializing in Central and Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan markets. Transaction volume in the commercial real estate sector fell 47% nationwide in 2023, as rising ...
What started as an effort to democratize iBuying for real estate agents has evolved into a rapidly growing FinTech platform serving real estate investors. homebldr, founded in February 2021, demonstrates how market insights and willingness to pivot can lead to remarkable growth in the proptech space. The company’s journey began when founder Adam M. Eldibany, ...
Relli, a pioneering real estate investment platform set to launch by year’s end, aims to bridge the gap between everyday investors and real estate developers through an innovative peer-to-peer marketplace approach that could reshape how Americans invest in property. Founded by four-time entrepreneurs Mor Milo and Ross Iannarelli, Relli emerged from their personal frustration with ...
In the competitive world of South Florida real estate, adaptability and a diverse skill set are key to success. For Marie Gonneville, the Co-Owner of Engel & Völkers Pompano Beach, her unique background in luxury marketing and a desire for a new challenge led her to the sunshine state’s booming property market. Marie’s journey to ...
