In the competitive world of real estate, the traditional brokerage model has remained largely unchanged for decades. That changed when Side entered the market. Founded in 2017 by a team including Chief Broker Officer Hilary Saunders, Side has redefined how top-producing real estate professionals build and scale their businesses. Side’s mission is straightforward yet innovative: ...
“If Grey Gardens was in the Midwest, I probably would have listed it and sold it.” – Alex Wolking, Keller Williams ONEChicago In a real estate landscape increasingly filled with massive teams and social media personalities, Alex Wolking has developed a distinctive niche that few would willingly choose: selling the properties nobody else can. With ...
Mike Leipart and Andrew Wachtfogel have assembled a powerhouse team at Redeavor, a development sales and advisory firm designed to capitalize on current market weaknesses with a comprehensive approach not found elsewhere in the industry. The firm combines development advisory, sales and marketing, operational oversight, and capital investment capabilities—a strategic consolidation that positions them to ...
When Briggs Elwell was overseeing business development for Related Companies’ luxury rental portfolio, he noticed a stark disparity in how real estate agents were supported compared to traditional employees. This observation would eventually lead him to found RLTYco, which recently secured $20 million in mixed equity and credit funding to expand its comprehensive suite of ...
“People want to live where they can go down to a restaurant, hit a convenience store, do the drugstore,” explains Steve Lorenzo, Principal at Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services. For Lorenzo, this fundamental understanding of community development has guided his work in bringing essential retail to the Bronx’s evolving neighborhoods. The Retail-Residential Connection ...
“My background in psychology has informed all aspects of creating Blue Panda and I believe that is what has made it a successful business,” says Paula Madrid, founder and director of Blue Panda Office Spaces. “My understanding about human behavior, how people express their needs, and perhaps even what colors might be soothing.” This unique ...
In an industry where miscommunication and mistrust often define the relationship between homeowners and contractors, Block Renovation is creating a paradigm shift. Led by CEO Julie Kheyfets, the company has developed a platform that brings order to what she describes as the “out in the wild” renovation experience, providing clarity, alignment, and most importantly—trust. The ...
In a commercial real estate landscape where many sectors are struggling, Chicago’s retail market stands as a beacon of opportunity. Anthony Campagni, Principal at Canvas Real Estate, has positioned himself and his firm at the forefront of this retail resurgence, leveraging decades of experience and deep market knowledge to capitalize on emerging trends. “Where a ...
For Ryan Porter, a 25-year technology veteran currently working with AWS, real estate investment has grown from an opportunistic side project into a calculated cross-border operation. As a Principal at Porter Legacy Group, he has developed an approach to real estate that pairs lifestyle flexibility with steady returns through mid-term furnished rentals. Based in San ...
In just two years, Carolwood Estates has captured an astonishing 37% of Los Angeles’ $20 million-plus home market. The firm’s rapid rise showcases a masterclass in luxury real estate brokerage – one built on discretion, collaboration, and an unwavering focus on quality over quantity. Nick Segal, broker of record at Carolwood Estates and a 35-year ...
In New York City’s challenging housing landscape, one organization stands out with a clear vision: transforming lives through affordable homeownership. Since July 2024, Sabrina Lippman has led Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County as CEO, bringing a uniquely comprehensive real estate perspective to what she calls “the top crisis in our country ...
In a home improvement industry dominated by aggressive lead generation and unclear pricing models, BidList has developed a platform that brings clarity and efficiency to roofing and solar installations. Drawing from direct experience with traditional home improvement sales challenges, the company offers a solution that reimagines how homeowners, contractors, and solar installers collaborate. The origins ...
In the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, an elegantly curved 60-foot planter with integrated seating catches the eye of passersby. Meanwhile in Stuart, Florida, just north of West Palm Beach, a loggerhead turtle glides through warm waters to rest on its custom-designed concrete reef. While these structures seem worlds apart, they share a fascinating origin: ...
“I think any broker who goes into this business should really concentrate on an area they know and love, because that is the key to success,” reflects Lois Kirschenbaum, a prominent figure in Long Island’s luxury real estate market. This insight has shaped her 30-year journey from architecture enthusiast to one of the region’s most ...
“Most surveyors give me the same answer when I ask about their top three business challenges,” says Rob Cammack, founder and CEO of SmartDrone. “They say: ‘That’s easy – people, people, and people.’” With an aging workforce where the average surveyor is 57 years old and only 50,000 licensed professionals nationwide, the industry faces a ...
