Spotlights

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Landon Goodman, Time Equities, Inc.

Recent goal and impact: Time Equities sponsors over 400 properties and 600 entities, managing 11 funds with thousands of investors. Each year, many sponsors delay K-1s, forcing investors to extend returns. We achieve 95% K-1 issuance by April 15th, along with financial statements

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Jessica Mustafa, Deutsche Bank

Sharing knowledge and expertise:  As a private banker, I provide financial solutions to some of the country’s wealthiest real estate investors, specializing in helping clients navigate complex credit transactions, estate planning, investment and cash management.

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Alon Jakubowitz, Brooklyn Land Title

Recent goal and impact:  Our goal is to have Brooklyn Land Title become everyone’s first thought when they think title insurance. With this goal in mind Alon has made it his business to connect with as many real estate professionals across the board.

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Sam Fields, Jafri Capital

Sharing knowledge and expertise:  My philosophy is that if you put in the work, you have a voice in the project — regardless of whether you’re in a junior or senior position. This approach fosters a team environment where everyone feels involved and valued. While senior members ultimately make executive decisions

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Adelaide Polsinelli, Compass

Recent goal and impact:  One of my most significant achievements was relentlessly pursuing the sale of a property that had cycled through four different owners during foreclosure, eventually landing in a bankruptcy auction with a liquidation auctioneer. Other brokers walked away. But I tenaciously guided my buyer

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Stuart Saft, Holland & Knight

Recent goal and impact:  When I joined Holland & Knight in 2012, it had a five-person New York real estate practice and would give me what I needed to grow the practice, an offer that was too good to be true.

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Swarupa Samant, DIGroup Architecture

Recent goal and impact:  Recently, I led the design and coordination of a six-story Bronx elementary school occupying a tight urban site, adjacent to a residential development on a concurrent construction timeline. My role involved navigating complex owner and neighbor relationships, consultant coordination, materials research and

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Thomas Consiglio, Resource Realty of Northern New Jersey

Recent goal and impact:  We’ve hit the 35-year anniversary mark, which is no small feat in this business. In 1990, I wanted to create a firm focused on long-term partnerships and institutional-grade market expertise. In short, I didn’t want to build a firm just known for brokering deals. I envisioned something more meaningful

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Jessica Vail, Vail Marketing Solutions

Sharing knowledge and expertise:  I actively share my knowledge and expertise through a mix of content and conversation. On social media, I post tips, insights, and real-world examples to educate and inspire. I also write blogs and articles that dive deeper into industry trends and strategies, offering actionable advice. But some of the most impactful moments happen in weekly client calls — where I share what’s working, provide fresh ideas,

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Rose Williams, Unispace

Turning problems into opportunities:  As a company offering an uncommon service within the US design and construction market, historically it was challenging to build confidence in our methodology. Although 50% of our US staff were based in our NYC office, potential clients knew little about our brand and how we could