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Max Ralby, HKS Real Estate Advisors LLC
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
Two notable deals come to mind during the pandemic. The first is an $11.5 million acquisition renovation loan of nine multifamily and
Michael Murphy, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Commercial Services
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
There have been several challenges throughout the last few months due to this unprecedented global pandemic. Perhaps the biggest challenge has been
Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
The most challenging part of working during the pandemic was actually deciding when to “pull the trigger” and pivot to
Kenne Shepherd, AIA, LEED AP, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC
December 22, 2020
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2021?
Currently some 11,000 retailers have announced store closures to date. It is projected that as many as 25,000 stores may close by the end of
Sean Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
The most challenging part of working during the pandemic was coordinating with others. However, I will always be grateful for the effort of
2020 Year in Review: C. Jaye Berger, Esq., Law Offices C. Jaye Berger
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
My greatest accomplishment of the year has been my ability to “go with the flow” in such a rapidly changing environment. I remember coming back to the office from court in March and
2020 Year in Review: Thomas Kearns, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
Becoming an expert on representing ground lessors through hotel ground lease defaults. It required a deep knowledge of each set of complex legal documents and
Joseph Aquino, JAACRES
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
Working from home has been a new awakening. A real estate broker has to re-start the engines every day. You’re in the market and
James Ricca, Esq., Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP served as counsel to an institutional lender who provided $54 million in combined mortgage loans for
Ira Zlotowitz, Eastern Union
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
In May, Eastern Union took bold action designed to help reinvigorate a market increasingly hobbled by the COVID-19 pandemic. We launched a financing unit called
Chuck Merritt, Merritt Environmental
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
As a large portion of our work comes from local and regional banks and credit unions, the pause they experienced with pivoting to the SBA PPP loans for
2020 Year in Review: William O’Brien, M.C. O’Brien, Inc.
December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
I spent more time with my core family, exercised and ate better than I typically do, no COVID 15 lbs for me
Peter Vanderpool, Cignature Realty Associates Inc.
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Dealing with the uncertainty and trying to keep our employees engaged and focused, knowing they were in the comfort of their homes and
Janet Bortz, The Kislak Co., Inc.
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Working in the face-to-face business of investment real estate brokerage was challenging. Client meetings, site visits, and facilitating deals with
Brian Earley, IREON, Metropolis Group, Inc.
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Learning what the “new normal” was going to be. Experiencing the “Zoom Boom” with most, if not all meetings going
Andy DiMarino, Jr., IREON, ADM Landscape Corp.
December 22, 2020
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2021?
From what I’m seeing, 2021 looks bright. I see a lot of new projects coming out. Outdoor space became a valuable asset. Building owners will want to capitalize on
Brad Klatt, IREON, Logical Buildings
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
This summer, Logical Buildings launched GridRewards, the first and only consumer app that enables individual homeowners to enroll in
Kenneth Rick, CPA, IREON, Janover LLC
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
I found the most challenging part about working during the pandemic was keeping up good spirits. Zoom, Teams and even Facebook quickly became
Linda Alexander, IREON, Alexander Marketing & Communications
December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Not having my team at the office to bounce off new ideas every day has been a challenge. It is not an accident that our logo is a lightbulb! When you’re in the next
Stirling Collins, IREON, Champion Elevator Corp.
December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
Two new projects come to mind with Long Island University and Stevens Institute of Technology. We had been pursuing business in the higher education space for