2015 Year in Review - Swain Weiner

What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2015? My proudest moment in 2015 was the sale of a 32-unit apartment building in Long Island City, Queens. Despite complications between feuding family members, I was able to establish value, close at suggested value, set new records for the sale, and gain everyone’s trust and respect. What real estate project, transaction, market trend or product had a significant impact on your industry in 2015? The continuance of low interest rates benefited both sellers and buyers which created more velocity. How will you be supercharging your productivity in 2016? By continuing to focus on what needs to get done to close the deal. Not paying attention to “outside influences”. What emerging trends will drive investment and development in 2016? The gradual increase of interest rates. The marketplace will become more stabilized now that everyone has a fairly clear idea of the FED’s plan.