When Sarah Cipkar broke ground on her 430-square-foot backyard home in Windsor, Ontario in August 2020, she couldn’t have predicted it would lead to creating what would become Canada’s only nationwide backyard home marketplace. But that personal project, sparked by a 2019 bylaw change allowing detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), would eventually evolve into Resimate, ...
When Scott Spelker left his career in Wall Street foreign exchange in 2012, he was seeking more than just a career change. Following his instincts toward education, he invested two years in coursework at the College of Saint Elizabeth and took on substitute teaching positions. But facing a market with hundreds of applications for each ...
The path to creating affordable housing in one of America’s most exclusive zip codes requires both creativity and persistence, according to Katie Casey, Executive Director of East Hampton Housing Authority. With 25 years of experience in the housing sector, Casey offers unique insights into how this prestigious coastal community is addressing its workforce housing challenges. ...
French-born entrepreneur Dan Malka, who founded Malka Realty after a successful career transition from tech, has witnessed firsthand the dramatic shifts in Los Angeles’ luxury real estate market. Having closed his first multi-million dollar deal just 45 days into his real estate career in 2019, Malka has rapidly established himself as a key player in ...
For Harald Grant, Associate Broker and Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Sotheby’s International Realty, the Hamptons real estate market isn’t just about properties—it’s about understanding a unique ecosystem where traditional market dynamics often take a back seat to exclusivity and desire. As one of the original brokers who helped establish Sotheby’s presence in Southampton ...
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. ...
In an industry often challenged by fragmented communication and scattered documentation, Digs is bringing innovative solutions to residential construction through its AI-powered platform. The company’s technology creates comprehensive digital twins of homes, offering builders and homeowners a single source of truth for all construction-related information. “One of the challenges, I think in most industries, but ...
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 ...
In an era where property management is increasingly dominated by large corporations and automated systems, Fort Property Management founder Nathan Harr is championing a return to personalized service in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) real estate market. His approach? Making property management accessible, responsive, and human-centered. “We’re in the customer service industry,” Harr emphasizes. While all ...
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 ...
As America’s population ages, senior living communities are evolving to meet the changing needs and expectations of multiple generations. Rachel Hite, a sales counselor at Westminster-Canterbury Shenandoah Valley, offers insights into how the industry is transforming to serve both current and future retirees. Westminster-Canterbury represents a comprehensive model of senior living that goes beyond traditional ...
Fintech company Calque is transforming how Americans handle one of their most challenging financial transactions: buying a new home while selling their current one. Founded in 2020, the company—whose name derives from the Latin word for “loan translation”—provides white-label buy-before-you-sell solutions through established lenders. “Anyone who bought pre-pandemic probably has at least 40% equity in ...
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 ...
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 ...
