Category: Spotlight Content

Elie Rieder, Castle Lanterra Properties

Elie Rieder, Castle Lanterra Properties

December 22, 2020
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
Jared Horowitz, Newmark

Jared Horowitz, Newmark

December 22, 2020
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
Michael Syracuse, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, FXCollaborative Architects LLP

Michael Syracuse, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, FXCollaborative Architects LLP

December 22, 2020
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
Gurpreet Singh, ACC Space

Gurpreet Singh, ACC Space

December 22, 2020
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
Derek Bestreich, BRG

Derek Bestreich, BRG

December 22, 2020
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
Esti Broyde, Roey Realty LLC

Esti Broyde, Roey Realty LLC

December 22, 2020
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
Chase Welles, SCG Retail

Chase Welles, SCG Retail

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Learning the IT and administrative skills required to successfully work from home
Sam Hollander, Urban Standard Capital

Sam Hollander, Urban Standard Capital

December 22, 2020
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
Karen Rodgers, Esq., Vantage Point Capital, LLC

Karen Rodgers, Esq., Vantage Point Capital, LLC

December 22, 2020
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
Marianne Mathieu, FNF Family of Companies

Marianne Mathieu, FNF Family of Companies

December 22, 2020
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
Edward Smith, Jr., Commercial Classroom LLC

Edward Smith, Jr., Commercial Classroom LLC

December 22, 2020
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.
Lev Mavashev, Alpha Realty

Lev Mavashev, Alpha Realty

December 22, 2020
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