Category: Brokerage

1031 for all: Unlocking the power of tax-deferred real estate investing - by Ryan Vassar

1031 for all: Unlocking the power of tax-deferred real estate investing - by Ryan Vassar

July 29, 2025
There is a misconception that only the ultra-wealthy can leverage the IRS tax code to reduce their taxes. One of the most powerful and accessible tools available to real estate investors is the 1031 exchange, a provision under §1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
JLL arranges $231 million financing for industrial outdoor storage portfolio

JLL arranges $231 million financing for industrial outdoor storage portfolio

July 29, 2025
New York, NY JLL Capital Markets arranged $231 million in financing for a 43-property industrial outdoor storage (IOS) portfolio totalling 293 acres across 13 states. JLL worked on behalf of JIOS to secure the loan through Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies. JIOS is
Soft Swerve opens at Tishman Speyer’s JACX&CO

Soft Swerve opens at Tishman Speyer’s JACX&CO

July 29, 2025
Long Island City, NY Tishman Speyer said that Soft Swerve has opened at JACX&CO, a collection of culinary concepts on the plaza level of the JACX creative office campus in Queens. Soft Swerve, a New York-based ice cream brand established by best friends and
Prospect Ridge appoints Mestel as managing director and co-head of credit strategies

Prospect Ridge appoints Mestel as managing director and co-head of credit strategies

July 29, 2025
Manhattan, NY Prospect Ridge appointed Michael Mestel as managing director and co-head of the firm’s credit strategies platform. Mestel will lead the credit business alongside Robb Milne, who has played a pivotal role in scaling Prospect Ridge’s equity and credit capabilities since the platform’s inception.
CoreNet NYC hosts annual REmmy event

CoreNet NYC hosts annual REmmy event

July 29, 2025
New York, NY The CoreNet Global New York City Chapter (CoreNet NYC) hosted its annual “Who Wins REmmy’s Awards & Why?” event at the Haworth Showroom at 125 Park Ave. The event brought together leading corporate real estate (CRE) professionals for an interactive roundtable exploring the strategies
IREON Insights: Good insurance rates aren’t luck: Safety and risk management tips for contract cleaning companies - by Jeffrey Rubin

IREON Insights: Good insurance rates aren’t luck: Safety and risk management tips for contract cle...

July 29, 2025
It isn’t easy being a contract cleaning professional in today’s world of staffing challenges, competition, consolidation, margin pressure, rising commercial cleaning insurance costs, and more. The last thing these leaders can afford are increases in liability, auto, and workers’ compensation premiums due to claims that
IREON new member profile: Regis Medrano

IREON new member profile: Regis Medrano

July 29, 2025
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: I lead Medama ITRAK, a facility and compliance tech company transforming how healthcare and commercial sites track performance. Future plans include AI integrations, expansion into real estate compliance tech, and scaling nationally.
Why you shouldn’t wait until the ribbon cutting to tell your story - by Jeff Lavery

Why you shouldn’t wait until the ribbon cutting to tell your story - by Jeff Lavery

July 29, 2025
If your communications strategy begins and ends with a press release when the project’s done, we’ve got news: you’re leaving a lot on the table. Whether you’re a developer, construction firm, architect, or engineer, every project you touch is
GAIA Real Estate secures $31.5 million in refinancing

GAIA Real Estate secures $31.5 million in refinancing

July 29, 2025
Manhattan, NY GAIA Real Estate closed on $31.5 million in refinancing for a portfolio of four mixed-use residential and retail properties located on the Lower East Side. The fully stabilized portfolio includes 102 Norfolk St., 106 Norfolk St., 177 Ludlow St.,
Rosen joins Katz & Associates

Rosen joins Katz & Associates

July 29, 2025
New York, NY Jake Rosen has joined Katz & Associates as an associate. Rosen represents 15,000 s/f in exclusive listings across NYC Metro and in Roslyn Heights, Long Island. He has worked with: ReloRedac, SW Management, R.A. Cohen Management, Milbrook Properties
Fisher Bros. secures three leases at 299 Park Ave.

Fisher Bros. secures three leases at 299 Park Ave.

July 29, 2025
Manhattan, NY Fisher Brothers has leased 35,000 s/f of pre-built office space at 299 Park Ave. One William Street Capital Management LP expanded its 30,000 s/f lease by another 15,000 s/f; P10 Intermediate Holdings, LLC expanded
Loring Consulting Engineers achieves MBE status

Loring Consulting Engineers achieves MBE status

July 29, 2025
Manhattan, NY Loring Consulting Engineers has been certified by the city of New York as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE). Founded in Manhattan in 1956, the 200-plus member firm is among the largest and longest-standing building