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What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I had the honor to assist The Arc of Rensselaer County to implement a strategic plan for consolidation of their program and administrative services.

Unfortunately, all my worst fears regarding mayor Mamdani’s “tax the rich” non-primary residence surcharge (NPRS) aka pied-à-terre tax have come to fruition. You only need to listen to the July 9th New York City Department

As we find ourselves past the midpoint of 2026, there continues to be a healthy sense of realism across the commercial real estate market. The frantic price discovery of the early 2020s has given way to a period of strategic

Since the 4th quarter of 2025, 10-year treasuries are up 50-60 basis points compared to the first part of August. As you know, 10-year treasuries are one of the important benchmarks for mortgage interest rates. Right now,

Every good building answers a simple question: what does this place give the people who walk into it? At Alley Pond Golf Center in Douglaston, Queens, the answer came in three parts — fuel, nourishment and pleasure — and

As the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program moves from the Original Opportunity Zone regime (QOZ 1.0) to the new framework beginning in 2027 (QOZ 2.0), a recently released notice from the IRS provides important transition guidance.

When people hear about a proposed development like the Broome Technology Park, their first questions are naturally about what could eventually be built there. What kind of company could come? How many jobs could it create?

For a few days in July, a lot of us in this industry, as well as the world, were watching the same building. At 235 East 42nd St., the former Pfizer headquarters undergoing conversion to residential, steel columns buckled and upper floors dropped. Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)

If your budget feels stretched, you’re not alone. Insurance, payroll and maintenance expenses are up nationwide. Expenses for rental properties hit $8,657 per unit in 2024, and the costs just keep climbing. According to

Commercial real estate financing has been forever changed by artificial intelligence (AI). Banks of all sizes are exploring how to implement AI to streamline processes, analyze data, identify patterns and help employees access

What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? The biggest leadership lesson I’ve learned is that as your career progresses, your job changes. Early on, success was about producing great work myself. As a partner, success is increasingly about helping my colleagues and associates do their best work.

What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? Retail is having a bit of a cautious comeback. Stores that previously vacated malls are returning to them, vacancy rates are decreasing in strip centers and local downtown areas and rental rates are increasing. This is due to a number of factors, including some changes in consumer behavior and the current status of the economy.