A chance conversation with a neighbor about their not-for-sale home sparked an idea that would lead Katie Hill to reimagine how the real estate industry approaches off-market properties. As the founder and CEO of Unlisted, Hill has created a platform that’s opening up access to the 95% of homes that aren’t actively listed for sale ...
I had the privilege of interviewing Marie Ffolkes, a highly successful CEO who has developed a keen eye for market inefficiencies and growth. Marie’s extensive career included serving as the CEO of private equity sponsored TriMark, the largest commercial kitchen provider nationally with over $2.4 billion in revenue and #1 in its sector, and leading ...
When Mana Mohammadkhani left Tehran 16 years ago to pursue graduate studies at USC, she couldn’t have predicted the journey that would lead her to establish one of Brooklyn’s innovative architectural design firms. Today, as founder of MMO Studio, she’s helping reshape how real estate professionals approach property renovation and sales, bringing over a decade ...
In a city known for its transient nature, Sari Shapiro stands out as a rare Miami Beach native who has transformed her lifelong connection to the area into a flourishing career in luxury pre-construction real estate. As she prepares to launch her own brand under “Sari Real Estate” in early 2025, Shapiro reflects on how ...
“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 ...
When the Manoucheri brothers decided to expand their family’s real estate empire from California to Florida, they executed a carefully planned evolution of their multi-generational success story. As the third generation of a family deeply rooted in multi-family real estate, they’ve launched Manoucheri Brothers with a methodical approach to value-add opportunities in Florida’s most promising ...
Estate Properties has launched as an independent brokerage, marking a transformative moment for the powerhouse firm that has generated an astounding $123 billion in sales volume across more than 200,000 transactions since 1984. The launch celebration, which drew over 300 attendees to the grand ballroom of the Torrance Marriott, captured the energy and excitement surrounding ...
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 ...
When Tim Stanard transitioned from creative production and art direction to real estate in 2001, he brought with him an artist’s eye that would become his signature advantage in Brooklyn’s competitive market. Now, after more than two decades as a licensed associate broker with Corcoran in Park Slope, Stanard has built a reputation for seeing ...
When Carl Nelson helped build his family’s house on three acres outside Seattle at age 14, he couldn’t have predicted how that experience would shape his future vision for residential construction. “I was just the labor grunt,” Nelson recalls with a smile, “but I saw the whole process. I was intrigued by it.” As founder ...
When Gabe Abshire founded Move Concierge (formerly Utility Concierge) in 2009, he wasn’t just starting another home services company – he was addressing a fundamental challenge he’d discovered firsthand in the real estate industry. After years of running a successful satellite installation business across multiple states, Abshire noticed a recurring issue that was costing his ...
In the late 1990s, when Florida was still primarily known as a vacation destination with limited career options, Zev Freidus saw something different: opportunity. Moving from New York with a background in technology and finance on Wall Street, Freidus wasn’t just looking for better weather – he was seeking affordable real estate investments in a ...
Insurance coverage has become a decisive factor in California real estate transactions, and Paul Scalone of Dignified Insurance Services is bringing a fresh perspective to an industry often viewed with skepticism. His journey to insurance wasn’t direct – after spending 15 years in healthcare supply chain and facilities management, Scalone made a pivotal career shift ...
In an era where institutional investors like Blackstone are dominating the single-family home market, one startup is working to level the playing field for individual investors. Coffee Clozers, co-founded by serial tech entrepreneur and CEO Liam Maher, is helping everyday Americans compete in real estate investing through sophisticated data analysis and user-friendly technology. After witnessing ...
What began as a simple real estate license has evolved into an impressive six-and-a-half-year career specializing in ultra-luxury properties in Boca Raton for Jackie Feldman. Initially stepping in when her husband, a commercial real estate attorney, needed someone with a license for commission purposes, Feldman discovered an unexpected passion that would reshape her professional life ...
