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IREON new member profile - Varun Bansal

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I’m an entrepreneur focused on building a sustainable enterprise with a vision and growth mindset. My company provides reused and pre-owned office furniture solutions that promote circular economy principles and reduce environmental impact.

Mid-term stays: The new foundation of international student housing - by Óscar Rubio

As the traditional housing market faces regulatory pressure, inflation, and limited supply, a once-marginal model is gaining ground across global real estate: mid-term rentals. Covering stays between one and eleven months, this category has expanded rapidly, becoming one of the most promising accommodation formats

Vision Hudson Valley names Smith of Richard J. Smith Enterprises as Ottaway Medal recipient

Middletown, NY Vision Hudson Valley has named RJ Smith as the recipient of the 31st annual Ottaway Medal, an honor bestowed upon individuals who exemplify leadership and service in the Hudson Valley. Named after philanthropists Ruth and James Ottaway, the medal celebrates those whose advocacy

AANDAR Real Estate Capital closes $50 million across three transactions

Manhattan, NY AANDAR Real Estate Capital has closed three transactions totaling nearly $50 million within four weeks, spanning three asset classes and capital structures across the U.S.  “These closings capture exactly what defines AANDAR — precision, creativity,

Tarrytown officials approve Catalyze’s battery storage facility

Tarrytown, NY In a victory for proponents of clean energy, the village planning board issued final site plan approval for Catalyze’s 5 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage facility. This approval follows the village board of trustees unanimous vote for a zoning law change to allow Battery Energy

RXR CEO Rechler to receive ULI’s 2026 Visionary Leadership award

Manhattan, NY The Urban Land Institute New York (ULI NY) will honor Scott Rechler, chairman and chief executive officer at RXR, as the recipient of the 2026 Visionary Leadership in Land Use Award. The award will be presented at the 10th Annual Awards for Excellence in Development Gala on April 29

Legal AI for real estate transactions - by Thomas Kearns

In the 1980s we papered real estate transactions using custom drafted riders attached to forms printed by publishers like Blumberg, REBNY and others. As a young lawyer I grew frustrated with trying to keep track of precedent riders, agreements, and checklists, so I created a form bank for use by the department.

Slate Property Group secures $64 million refinancing for The Welz

Brooklyn, NY Slate Property Group (Slate) has closed on a $64 million refinancing for The Welz, a 162-unit multifamily property located at 159 Boreum St. in East Williamsburg. Developed by Slate Property Group and its partner Avenue Realty Capital (Avenue), and

EP Inspections + Commissioning delivers special inspections for Hinomi’s showroom

Manhattan, NY EP Inspections + Commissioning (EPIC) was engaged to perform a full scope of TR1 and TR8 special inspections, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance across building systems for Hinomi, a global leader in ergonomic seating solutions.

Cottonwood receives $1b in commitments for real estate special situations investment strategy

Manhattan, NY Cottonwood Group (Cottonwood), a private equity real estate investment firm with offices in Los Angeles, Boston and New York, has exceeded its original fundraising goal for the Cottonwood Real Estate Special Situations Strategy. The strategy reached the milestone