2022 Year in Review: Amanda Kaminsky, Lendlease

What person, project, transaction or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The federal Inflation Reduction Act and New York’s Local Law 97 incentivize greenhouse gas emission reductions.

2022 Year in Review: Kevin McHale, Anchin

What person, project, transaction or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? I have found that rising interest rates have increased pressure on building owners, investors, developers, and many other players in the industry.

2022 Year in Review: Michael Silver, Vestian Global Workplace Services

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? As technology has become more advanced, many tech companies have been looking to reduce their office space needs.

2022 Year in Review: Christian Galanti, Emerald Creek Capital

What person, project, transaction or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The rise in interest rates amidst elevated inflation and economic uncertainty has undoubtedly had a large impact on the sector.

2022 Year in Review: Wilson Kimball, Yonkers Housing Authority

What person, project, transaction or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Addressing climate change in municipal housing What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2022? Yonkers Housing Authority broke ground on a 60-unit senior building, La Mora, that will be built to passive house standards.

2022 Year in Review: Alan Soclof, Rosewood Realty Group

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal or transaction in 2022?  Closing a $ 71 million deal in Tampa, Fl. while interest rates increased two times since the deal went under contract.

2022 Year in Review: Yaakov Zar, Lev

What person, project, transaction or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The integration of technology into CRE financing has had a significant impact on Lev’s business this year.

2022 Year in Review: Pierre Debbas, Romer Debbas, LLP

What person, project, transaction or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Q2 2022 Romer Debbas merged with Katz & Matz, cementing the firm’s position as NYC’s largest dedicated residential real estate practice.

2022 Year in Review: James Wacht, Lee & Associates NYC

What person, project, transaction or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The work-from-home movement significantly impacted office leasing, creating substantial uncertainty among office tenants, with some leasing less space for shorter terms.

2022 Year in Review: Larry Ross, Compass Commercial

What emerging trends will drive investment and development in 2023? Everyone is impacted by the rising interest rates, political turmoil, inflation and change in work lifestyle more so this year than any other.