What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? Helping Zeta Charter Schools secure their first permanent home at 425 Westchester was one of the most meaningful deals of my career. It marked the beginning of a decade-long partnership supporting one of NYC’s fastest-growing charter networks.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of my most rewarding deals was representing the landlord in an 8,400 s/f lease to Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center in Brooklyn. This space enabled them to expand vital mental health and developmental
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? dAdaptability is essential. The real estate and title insurance industries are constantly evolving due to changes in technology, regulations, and client expectations. Being able to embrace change, learn new skills,
Providing competitive current and accrual pay rate structures is essential for any multifamily preferred equity product. In today’s capital-constrained market, Arbor Realty Trust’s Proprietary Preferred Equity
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law July 4, 2025, ushers in significant tax reform provisions that impact many aspects of U.S. tax policy. For the real estate industry, the bill brings both relief and opportunities. From a permanent QOZ regime to powerful depreciation tools, this
As we find ourselves in the third quarter of 2025, there continues to be some uncertainty in parts of the real estate market. However, as we are a little over two quarters into the current presidential term, valuations seem to have stabilized in most asset classes despite higher capital costs
Each year, starting around Labor Day, we typically receive a slew of requests for budgetary guidance regarding what may happen in January to real estate tax assessments citywide. While there is always a blindfold and a dart nature to the process, imagine predicting the future with a Zohran
As students across the Southern Tier head back to school this fall, it’s not just a moment of fresh starts, new routines, and academic goals — it’s also a reminder of the bigger picture: the future of our region is being shaped right now, inside those classrooms.
My April article was titled
Public Policy Effects On Real Estate (Part 2). Much of the article was about tariffs, Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), etc. outlining both positive and negative effects of government policies on real estate values. As an
Hiring young architects today is both exciting and challenging. They bring a fresh perspective, tech fluency, and eagerness — but many lack essential real-world skills that architecture school simply doesn’t teach. As both an educator and a practicing architect, I’ve mentored,
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