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Posted: December 23, 2025
2025 Year in Review: Gabriella Uccellini, The United Group of Companies, Inc.
Senior Managing Director of Finance
The United Group of Companies, Inc.
What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025?
United Group is humbled and honored to announce our project, The Six, located in Troy, NY, received best new multifamily project of the year, for 2025 by CRBRA. The Six will be United’s newest Class A multifamily development featuring 87 market-rate units. The Six includes large open floor plans, 9 ft. ceilings, soft close cabinets, granite countertops, a state-of-the-art fitness center, covered parking, and a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen/ grilling stations overlooking historic downtown Troy.
What emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or market sector in 2026?
I think the capital markets trends will continue to improve in 2026 which is positive for securing new financing and equity opportunities. On the debt side, we’ve heard from conference leaders, brokers, and lenders this is one of the most liquid times in the debt markets in the CRE industry and will continue to be with the help of the Fed rate cuts. This is positive as we continue to pursue new development and acquisition opportunities in 2026.
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