Steve Marcinuk is co-founder of KeyCrew and features editor at the KeyCrew Journal, where he interviews industry leaders and writes in-depth analysis on real estate, construction technology, and property innovation trends. His work provides unique insights into how technology is leading evolution in these industries.
Since 2015, Steve has scaled and exited two digital content and communications startups while establishing himself as a thought leader in AI-driven content strategy. His industry analysis has been featured in VentureBeat, PR Daily, MarTech Series, The AI Journal, Fair Observer, and What's New in Publishing, where he contributes insights on the practical and ethical implications of AI in modern communications.
Through the KeyCrew Marketing Studio, Steve partners with forward-thinking real estate and technology companies to transform complex industry expertise into compelling narratives that capture media attention. This approach has consistently delivered results, with real estate clients featured in Property Shark, Commercial Edge, Barron's, and Forbes for coverage spanning lending trends, market analysis, and property technology. His strategic guidance has secured client coverage in over 450 leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Reuters, helping organizations build authentic thought leadership positions that move their business forward.
Steve holds a magna cum laude degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Wharton School of Business and splits his time between South Florida and Medellín, Colombia, where he lives with his wife Juliana and their two young boys.
“Reviews consistently show that property managers’ biggest failing is responsiveness. Most one-star reviews cite unanswered calls and unreturned messages,” says Lindsay Liu, co-founder and CEO of Super, highlighting a persistent challenge in the property management industry that her company aims to solve through artificial intelligence. The Technology Shift in Property Management Property management has traditionally ...
The Philadelphia Main Line market is experiencing a tale of two realities, where location differences of just one township can mean the difference between multiple offers and weeks on the market. This geographic divide is changing how buyers and sellers navigate one of Pennsylvania’s most sought-after residential corridors. Nicholas “Nick” Vandekar, Licensed Associate Broker at ...
The manufactured housing sector has emerged as one of the most attractive investment opportunities in today’s real estate landscape, driven by a shortage of affordable housing and demographic shifts favoring the Southeast. At the forefront is FG Communities, which has completed 50 acquisitions since its February 2022 founding, with another dozen deals set to close ...
The short-term rental industry has changed far beyond simply providing a place to sleep. Today’s guests seek curated experiences, and hosts have responded by transforming their properties into carefully designed spaces that tell a story. But what happens when guests fall in love with the furnishings, decor, and amenities they encounter during their stay? This ...
The conversation around blockchain technology in real estate has often been overshadowed by cryptocurrency volatility and NFT speculation. However, a growing number of companies are demonstrating practical applications for distributed ledger technology in property records management, particularly in markets where traditional systems face significant challenges. Aaron Moguin, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Landano International, ...
While real estate technology companies tout digital solutions as essential for agent success, Michele Harrington, CEO of First Team Real Estate, presents a contrasting reality: many top-producing agents still rely on basic tools like spreadsheets, challenging conventional wisdom about technology adoption in real estate. The Technology Adoption Gap “In reality, 80% of agents are never ...
Despite having the financial and technological muscle to do so, major tech companies are deliberately steering clear of replacing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, a decision that industry experts say reflects the hidden complexities of real estate market infrastructure. “Who wants to be the MLS? It’s like taking over the motor vehicle department. Think ...
“My goal is to democratize luxury real estate investing, bringing what we’ve developed to everyone,”says Bo Belmont, CEO and Founder of Belwood Investments. What began as a one-man house-flipping operation during the 2008 financial crisis has evolved into a technology-driven platform enabling thousands of everyday investors to participate in high-end property projects that were once ...
The 1031 exchange industry has a revenue model that few investors fully understand, according to Judd Schoenholtz Co-Founder & CEO Deferred, one PropTech leader who’s pushing for reform. Qualified Intermediaries (QIs) are earning massive interest revenues while continuing to charge substantial transaction fees to clients, creating what some see as an unnecessarily expensive system for ...
The real estate industry’s debate over off-market sales reveals a complex landscape where regional practices, legitimate privacy needs, and market transparency concerns collide, according to one industry leader. “Off market sales in our industry is a total real thing. It happens. And I would never deny that it doesn’t,” says OB Jacobi, President of Windermere ...
Small municipalities may hold the key to scaling next-generation water treatment solutions, according to AirBuild CTO Ejike Ken-Opurum, who says these communities offer ideal conditions for testing and implementing new environmental technologies. “The best use cases for our product right now in these early stages would be small municipalities,” Ken-Opurum says. “Smaller communities have larger ...
The Nashville real estate market has undergone a significant transformation over the past five years, evolving from an undervalued market to one of the nation’s most sought-after destinations for luxury homebuyers. This shift has been particularly pronounced in the relocation sector, where strategic agents have capitalized on interstate migration patterns to build thriving businesses. The ...
The path to financial freedom through real estate investing has changed significantly over the past decade, with new opportunities emerging even as traditional barriers persist. For many professionals seeking to build wealth outside their primary careers, the challenge isn’t just finding good investment properties—it’s navigating the complexities of out-of-state investing and avoiding pitfalls that can ...
The mortgage industry has weathered significant storms over the past few years, with interest rates climbing from historic lows to levels that have fundamentally altered the housing market landscape. Against this backdrop, some professionals have found innovative ways to not only survive but thrive by building platforms that serve their communities while establishing themselves as ...
Florida’s land market is experiencing the same correction patterns affecting residential real estate statewide, with values stabilizing after pandemic-era inflation while new buyer trends emerge around multi-generational living arrangements. Donna Suchocki, ranch and residential sales and investment specialist with Keller Williams Realty, who has worked Florida land transactions for 28 years, reports that current market ...
