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 ...
In an era where digital transformation dominates business headlines, Will Such, CEO of Homestead Management Corporation, advocates for a refreshingly old-school approach to property management: just pick up the phone. “When a car runs through a fence and the homeowner’s losing their mind because they can’t let their dogs and their kids out in their ...
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 ...
Duane Richins’ journey into real estate sales began not in property, but in door-to-door security system sales. After quickly establishing himself in the security sector, Richins demonstrated remarkable talent for direct sales, ranking as the company’s top rookie and consistently placing in the top 10 among over 3,000 representatives. His success was evident in his ...
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 Santa Cruz County’s competitive real estate market, Ace Woods is redefining what it means to run a real estate company. As a second-generation top Realtor, Woods has built two successful agencies – the award-winning Dream Catch Properties and Revest Homes. With Revest Homes, she has created a comprehensive solution that bridges traditional real estate ...
Jim Rosewater’s path to leading The National Builder Group (NBG) wasn’t a traditional trek through production building ranks. Instead, his journey through international marketing, entrepreneurship, and franchising has informed a fresh approach to builder partnerships that’s gaining traction in today’s challenging market. Starting in international marketing during the 1990s, Rosewater found his way into home ...
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 a housing market where first-time buyers face increasingly steep barriers to entry, Ownify has emerged with an innovative solution that reimagines the traditional path to home ownership. The company’s unique equity-based model offers an alternative to conventional mortgages, allowing buyers to build ownership gradually while avoiding many of the initial hurdles that keep young ...
When architects understand the developer’s mindset, exceptional projects emerge. This philosophy has guided Sean Pichon throughout his career, from his early days with prominent firms to his current role as a principal at Michael Graves. After graduating in 1995, Pichon established himself working on high-profile projects including government headquarters, county sports complexes, and convention centers. ...
When Jeff Biebuyck entered the Hidden Hills luxury market, it wasn’t part of a grand strategy. After renovating and selling his own home, the former General Motors mechanical engineer found himself questioning the value proposition of traditional real estate services. His solution? Get licensed himself – a decision that would eventually lead to building one ...
