Category: Spotlight Content

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Frank DeLucia, HUB International

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Frank DeLucia, HUB International

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 32 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: You must genuinely believe in your company and the services you are offering. When you believe that you are the best, that resonates.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ron Fanish, Rainbow Restoration of Westchester

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ron Fanish, Rainbow Restoration of Westchester

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 6 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Creativity, dedication, and professionalism Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike,” by Phil Knight

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Connor Lacefield, AKRF

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Connor Lacefield, AKRF

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 4.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Communication, organization and strategic thinking. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “How I Built This” by Guy Raz

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Matt Bordwin, Keen-Summit Capital Partners, LLC

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Matt Bordwin, Keen-Summit Capital Partners, LLC

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 9 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “Don’t Be A Stranger” by Lawrence Perkins. Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Build a strong network: Networking is crucial in the real estate industry.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Becky Flig, Mission Capital Advisors, LLC

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Becky Flig, Mission Capital Advisors, LLC

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Effective listening/communication, networking and time management Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: There isn’t one specific book or podcast I point to; however, I am on LinkedIn several times a day.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Kevin Marshall-Moran, Olive Tree Holdings

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Kevin Marshall-Moran, Olive Tree Holdings

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 2 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Re:Thinking with Adam Grant Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: A leader wins by empowering her/his team to grow.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Rosenberg, Chaves Perlowitz Luftig

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Rosenberg, Chaves Perlowitz Luftig

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Expert negotiating skills, client relationship management and legal analysis and strategy

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Marika Dzhindzhikashvili, Astor Realty Capital

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Marika Dzhindzhikashvili, Astor Realty Capital

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 6 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: LinkedIn has become my go-to platform for professional growth as an aspiring leader by following industry experts and learning from their insights.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jeffrey Venezia, DIGroup Architecture

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jeffrey Venezia, DIGroup Architecture

June 27, 2023

Number of years in CURRENT position: 17 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: The highest level of creativity comes from collaborating with others. 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Think transformatively to connect architecture, interior and graphic design to improve lives and enrich and strengthen communities.

Recent bank failures should lead to a more resilient banking system and help transform functionally obsolescent real estate - by Michael Zysman

Recent bank failures should lead to a more resilient banking system and help transform functionally ...

May 30, 2023
The recent failure of some large regional banks has created ripple effects throughout the commercial real estate capital markets. Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and First Republic Bank were the major casualties of the most recent banking crisis. These banks focused on providing premium
What Biden’s proposed change to 1031 Exchanges may mean for commercial real estate - by Michael Packman

What Biden’s proposed change to 1031 Exchanges may mean for commercial real estate - by Michael Pa...

May 30, 2023
The Biden administration has held a consistent position when it comes to 1031 Exchanges – they do not like them. Each annual budget proposal has included plans to substantially curb, if not eliminate, the value of 1031 Exchanges.
New York City taxing entire condominium  and cooperative for individual renovations - by Peter Blond

New York City taxing entire condominium and cooperative for individual renovations - by Peter Blond...

May 30, 2023
Imagine yourself managing, no worse, owning a New York City condominium or cooperative while one or more residential units in the building recently completed gut renovations. Now, imagine these renovations - in the aggregate - are in the tens of millions of dollars. All sounds pretty ordinary