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.
The real estate development landscape in California is undergoing a significant shift, driven by new legislation and powered by innovative technology platforms that are changing how developers identify and evaluate opportunities. At the forefront of this change is Deepblocks, a proptech company that has positioned itself as a critical tool for navigating California’s evolving housing ...
Real estate professionals are discussing fee disclosure practices as the industry continues implementing changes following recent settlements and regulatory updates. Various state associations are developing disclosure forms and guidance documents as agents and brokerages adapt to new negotiation frameworks where buyers and sellers directly negotiate compensation with their respective agents. Courtney Poulos, Founder and CEO ...
Jacksonville’s real estate landscape has become significantly more challenging for resale sellers, according to Terry Sadowski, a Realtor with RE/MAX Specialists and former new home sales professional. Sadowski warns that outdated pricing tactics are no longer effective as builders roll out aggressive incentives to attract buyers, intensifying competition and forcing resellers to adapt or risk ...
Jacksonville’s real estate market has shifted decisively away from the frenzied conditions of the pandemic years, with homes now selling at an average of 93.5 percent of list price—down sharply from the 100 to 105 percent seen just 18 months ago. According to Terry Sadowski, a Realtor with RE/MAX Specialists and a Jacksonville-area agent since ...
Recent building safety legislation enacted after the Surfside collapse has fundamentally changed the balance of supply and demand in Miami’s luxury condo market, but not in the way most expected. Joelle Oiknine, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at One Sotheby’s International Realty, reports that mandatory building assessments are now shaping distinct buyer and seller behaviors ...
While St. Johns County continues to attract the bulk of buyer attention in Northeast Florida, some areas remain undervalued despite solid fundamentals and new development. According to Terry Sadowski, a Realtor with RE/MAX Specialists who has worked across Jacksonville, St. Johns County, and Clay County for nearly four decades, buyers willing to look beyond the ...
Despite headlines suggesting a slowdown in Miami’s luxury real estate, the market is not experiencing a uniform decline. Instead, it is splitting into distinct tiers, with ultra-luxury properties above $10 million selling rapidly while homes in the $1–5 million range face mounting inventory and sluggish demand. Joelle Oiknine, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at One ...
Connecticut’s residential real estate market is showing signs of normalization after years of volatility, with gradual interest rate reductions and stabilized inventory levels creating what market participants characterize as a healthier transactional environment. Rob Marucci, broker-owner of Better Living Realty LLC, reports that the Connecticut market has moved away from the multiple-offer scenarios and rapid ...
The race to launch urban air mobility has dominated headlines, but the real infrastructure opportunity for electric aviation may lie where 80% of Americans actually live: outside major metropolitan centers. Lisa Wright, founder and CEO of Landings, is building a network of over 2,000 vertiport and charging stations specifically designed for rural and secondary markets. ...
The workforce housing sector is experiencing a capital availability crisis despite maintaining sound demographic fundamentals, creating opportunities for operators with institutional systems and repositioning expertise. OneWall Communities, which manages over 5,000 workforce housing units across the Northeast and expanding Southern markets, is positioned to capitalize on distressed situations where operators lack access to recapitalization sources ...
South Florida municipalities are deploying public-private partnerships to execute development projects that local budgets cannot support independently, with land sales reaching $3.56 billion in early 2025 across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. According to Larry Mastropieri, Broker/Owner of The Mastropieri Group, the partnerships, (commonly termed P3s), allow cities to contribute land or long-term lease ...
Rapid expansion in real estate often leads to diluted culture and inconsistent results, but K2 Omni Group, spanning five states with nearly 60 agents, has charted a different path. Their growth is anchored by a leadership team that steps away from personal production to focus solely on developing agents, a strategy that has delivered above-market ...
The New York City luxury residential market has changed significantly since the pandemic, with buyers seeking different features and developers facing new obstacles. These shifts have opened opportunities in outer boroughs, while traditional Manhattan markets struggle with slower sales and increased caution among affluent buyers. A Personal Experience Shapes a New Approach Navigating New York’s ...
Rhode Island’s luxury real estate market has shifted dramatically, with out-of-state buyers now representing about half of all transactions above $1 million. According to Matthew Antonio, broker/owner of Corcoran Chart House Realty, this influx marks a clear divide: buyers of homes under $1 million are largely local, while the luxury tier is increasingly dominated by ...
Rhode Island’s housing market has hit a critical affordability threshold, sharply narrowing the pool of potential homeowners. With the statewide median approaching $500,000 and projections suggesting it could reach $600,000 by 2027, the state is facing a crisis that threatens to change its demographic and economic landscape. “It’s getting harder and harder to find a ...
