Stephen Siegel, CBRE's chairman of Global Brokerage, and one of the most iconic figures in New York City commercial real estate circles, captivated a packed crowd at the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate luncheon held on February 10th. He discussed the market, its cyclical nature, the strength of New York and New Yorkers, and overall was optimistic about the city and the nation's ultimate recovery.

Established in 1948, with a membership totaling approximately 394, Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association promotes greater understanding and knowledge of the real estate industry among its constituents through its monthly luncheons and wide variety of philanthropic activities including Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Central Park Clean-Up Day, an Annual Blood Drive, among others, in addition to many social functions. Tags: