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Posted: December 22, 2014
Tal Bar-Or, Meridian Capital Group, LLC
What was the best thing that happened to you or your firm in 2014?
The capital markets and underlying fundamentals of real estate have continued to strengthen, allowing us to achieve superior results for our clients.
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or personal achievement in 2014?
Each deal has its own unique challenges and we look forward to continuing to successfully execute for our clients. On a personal note, I have continued to strengthen and grow my team, which will allow us to better serve our clients.
What are you looking forward to accomplishing in 2015?
We look forward to continuing to provide our clients superior execution. There are a number of interesting transactions we are currently working on and look forward to closing in early 2015. Additionally, we look forward to growing our successful equity practice and helping clients tackle larger opportunities by sourcing joint venture equity on their behalf.
What are some of your real estate predictions for 2015?
If I had an accurate read, I'd be selling crystal balls!
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