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Professional Profile: Michelle Pittman, 2013

Name: Michelle Pittman Title: Chief Content Officer Company: Jennifer Connelly Public Relations Location: New York, N.Y. and Parsippany, N.J. Birthplace: Pottsville, PA Education: I studied Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina First job outside of real estate: Daily newspaper reporter First job in real estate or allied field: PR account executive at a real estate-focused firm What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently, I oversee all written and graphic content development at JCPR. My plans for the future are to continue to talk to companies across industries about how public relations and content development - written, digital and video - work together to build and protect strong brands. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I take any opportunity I can to get out into nature and breathe some fresh air. Favorite book or author: Choosing a favorite book or author is a bit like choosing a favorite child. I do have a soft spot for John O'Hara, who shares my hometown. Favorite movie: "Goodfellas" Last song you downloaded? The entire Janelle Monae album, "The Electric Lady" One word to describe your work environment: Fun! Rules to live by in business: Do what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it. Trust is everything and it only takes one wrong move to lose it. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Dorothy Parker at the Algonquin Hotel What is your dream job? I'm lucky enough to be doing it!
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A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

For the past several years, the New York City multifamily housing market has been defined by disruption. The combined impact of the HSTPA rent laws and a sharply higher interest rate environment has fundamentally reduced
Tri-state capital  migrates nationally amid  regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

Tri-state capital migrates nationally amid regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking
The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

July 1, 2025 is the deadline for US banks to begin to adopt Basel III banking standards and July 14, 2025 is the deadline for U.S. banks to adopt ISO 20022 messaging standards. Both will have a significant effect on the banking and commercial real estate (CRE) finance sectors.