What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
In July 2020, CLP acquired the residential portion of The Triangle, a class A, 529-unit community components in downtown Austin. This modern
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
Working from home created many challenges. Although once you adjust to kids screaming, dogs barking and spouses talking in the same room, you
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
It has taken a conscious effort to stay connected with everyone while we’re not seeing each other in person. I miss the happenstance connections that
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
The ground lease of a 1.85-acre site in prime LIC, Queens. It was special because my very good friend represented the landlord, and it was
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
I found working from home pretty challenging (my wife and I had twin boys in April!). But I enjoyed saving commute time (30 minutes each way) and using that towards
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Keeping my clients calm and comforted that the crisis will pass and deals put on hold will close
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
In June of this year, Urban Standard closed on an $8.89 million first position loan backed by four multifamily and mixed-use properties in
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
My most notable transaction of 2020 is the impending multistate acquisition of healthcare related real properties and ancillary assets involving
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
Helping my agency customers quickly learn new technology to navigate the turbulent business environment caused by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. Most states
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Changing my mode of teaching from live classroom to zoom meetings. Not being able to see students’ reactions and a reduction in student interaction.
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2021?
2021 will be a buyer’s market! Currently we are seeing a flood of sellers in NYC. I think we will continue to see that trend with