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 ...
Few legal professionals can claim real estate is truly in their blood, but for Sam Spiritos, Managing Shareholder at Shulman Rogers, it’s a heritage that spans generations. His grandfather built the base of the Statue of Liberty and numerous buildings at West Point, later partnering with Spiritos’ father in the construction business. Today, the family’s ...
The Hamptons commercial real estate market is witnessing a strategic shift in tenant mix as luxury retailers capitalize on changing consumer patterns, with high-end brands pursuing spring 2024 openings, according to Hal Zwick, Director of Commercial Real Estate at Compass Hamptons. Following Gucci and Louis Vuitton’s success, a new wave of luxury brands is targeting ...
Born from personal frustration with international property investment, Yuval Golan is building what he calls the “Amazon checkout plus Klarna for real estate.” As founder and CEO of Waltz, Golan aims to transform how global investors access U.S. real estate markets by eliminating the traditional friction points of cross-border transactions. “Every place I moved to, ...
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 ...
The New York City office market is experiencing an unprecedented dichotomy, with prime properties attracting blue-chip tenants while overall vacancy rates hover at historic highs. Bert Rosenblatt, Managing Principal at Cresa’s New York City office, offers unique insights into the market’s current state and its potential trajectory. New York’s office market presents a stark contrast: ...
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 ...
In an era where housing affordability has reached crisis levels, Bryan Farris is tackling the challenge through innovation in modular construction. As CEO and Co-Founder of Mod.Homes, Farris is pioneering what he calls “housing as a service” – a new approach to providing quality, attainable housing solutions that could reshape how we think about home ...
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 ...
In an era where affordable housing shortages plague communities across America, MMY US’s first US facility is leveraging innovative modular construction technology to dramatically accelerate housing development timelines. MMY US, which established its Louisville, Kentucky facility just two years ago, has developed a construction system that can deliver multifamily housing projects in just 16 weeks ...
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 ...
