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Silva named senior director at Helmsley-Spear, LLC

According to Kent Swig, president of HelmsleySpear, LLC, the firm has appointed David Silva as senior director within the investment sales department. Silva brings 15 years of marketing and sales within the New York investment-grade commercial real estate market, working with leading firms, such as Halstead Property, Corcoran, and Metropolitan Property. Silva's deep understanding of complex transactions along with his expertise in the luxury market will ensure HelmsleySpear's continued success by providing an experienced and innovative approach to ensure seamless transactions. Previous to HelmsleySpear, Mr. Silva was an agent with Halstead Property. "I am honored to join HelmsleySpear—a firm with a great history of significantly contributing to the New York City commercial real estate market," stated Mr. Silva. "We are pleased to welcome David to our team. He will be a valuable asset to our firm and will greatly assist us in our efforts to continue providing premier investment properties to our clients seeking to maximize and expand their portfolio investments," stated Kent M. Swig. Mr. Silva is a graduate of Chartwell Manor Military Academy, a former semi-professional baseball star, Red Cross volunteer, successful entrepreneur, and father of a son serving in the U.S. Air Force.
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