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Casual conversations over mimosas discussing the life of a broker.
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In this episode of The Broker Brunch, we sit down with Howard Koh, an experienced litigator and self-proclaimed Guardian of Real Estate Rights. Howard shares his journey to becoming a lawyer and his dedication to solving complex real estate disputes. We delve into his expertise in landlord-tenant issues, lender-borrower conflicts, and construction disputes. Howard discusses the impact of economic changes on real estate, the intricacies of office building foreclosures, and the legal landscape ...
In this episode, finance broker Andrew Dansker discusses the complexities of today's lending environment and offers valuable insights into securing capital in a competitive market. Learn about the challenges facing real estate professionals, strategies for building a resilient business, and the importance of trust in client relationships.
We continue Season 2 by sitting down with Ari Ravi from RIPCO's Tampa Bay office in Florida. Ari is a top investment sales broker specializing in the sale of single and multi-tenant assets. Given his Florida roots, we were curious to hear how Ari views the NYC market and to discuss trends in capital migration up and down the North-East. In addition, Ari's unique experience in both sales and management allowed him to implement successful strategies in his business that have been tried and test...
Eli Weiss of Joy Construction joins us to discuss all things Development in NYC. Eli's background in government, capital markets and construction give him a well-rounded view on what it takes to develop large scale projects while navigating the many obstacles in his path. Born and bred in Brooklyn, Eli is a life-long New Yorker so has skin in the game in his pursuit for making the neighborhoods he's building in both affordable and desirable for its residents. We enjoyed getting to know ...
Executive Director of CHIP (Community Housing Improvement Program) Jay Martin joins us to discuss the business of operating multifamily properties in NYC. In a heavily regulated industry, CHIP represents the interests of roughly 4000 owners and managers of rent-stabilized properties providing approximately 400,000 units across NYC. Since 2019 the game has changed, and Jay discusses the trials and tribulations that housing providers face in NYC.
On this episode, we unpack what it means to be disciplined with Stephen Preuss, head of investment sales at RIPCO. Stephen has been dominating the investment sales market in Queens and his team now have a reach throughout NYC and beyond. He breaks down how he has built a team from scratch and how they have survived the highs and lows of selling real estate in New York.
We kick off season 2 of the broker brunch with one of our favorite New York attorney’s Bryan McCrossen. In addition to being a renowned dealmaker, Bryan is also a great New Yorker! During his decades of experience handling NYC real estate transactions, Bryan has overcome every obstacle you can think of to get the deal done for clients. He’ll breakdown the transaction process by each stage and advise how brokers can work with him to achieve a win- win result for clients. Enjoy!
We sit down with Cory Rosenthal aka Chief Revenue Officer at B6 Real Estate. Cory's early career as a real estate broker took him down a different path than the traditional brokerage route. After cutting his teeth as an associate at Massey Knakal, it was pointed out to him that his skillset was geared toward the execution side of the business. His flair for managing people quickly came to the forefront and he's gone from strength to strength while helping those he manages to stay focused on w...
Paul Massey joins us to share his thoughts on leadership. Having been at the helm of one of the most successful commercial real estate brokerage firms in NYC, Paul shares his insights and lessons learned from a life committed to leading others through his unique style of servant leadership. Paul shares his personal stories, offers some nuggets of wisdom and opens up about what he's learned along the way.
Mitch Flaherty and Brian Whelan launch the “The Broker Brunch” - a series of conversations amongst real estate brokers and friends sharing their journey over a few mimosas. Along the way, they will be joined by guests at all different stages of their real estate endeavors. In the first episode they share their NYC story so far; including what it’s like coming from across the pond to try and break into New York City's Commercial Real Estate scene -one of the most competitive businesses,...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Bronx real estate is no longer the “forgotten borough”. It’s becoming one of NYC’s hottest markets for investors, developers, and entrepreneurs. In this episode of Broker Brunch, Mitchel Flaherty sits down with Rob Walsh, President of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC), to unpack the biggest projects reshaping the Bronx - from four new Metro North...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty New York City’s multifamily market is under pressure. But is it also presenting the best buying opportunity in years? In this episode of Broker Brunch, Brian Whelan sits down with Peter Hungerford (PH Realty Capital) and legendary broker Bob Knakal (BKREA) for a hard-hitting discussion on the future of NYC real estate. Peter and Bob break down why landlords are so...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Discover what makes Ariel Property Advisors one of NYC’s most research-driven commercial real estate brokerages. In this episode of Broker Brunch, Mitchel Flaherty sits down with Shimon Shkury, Founder & President of Ariel, to reveal how a research-first strategy, block-by-block data, and a one-team culture have helped them dominate New York City’s CRE market. Sh...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty On today’s episode we’re joined by RIPCO leaders Gene Spiegelman, Stephen Preuss, and Adam Hakim to unpack what’s next for New York City commercial real estate heading into H2 2025. From Queens investment sales and SoHo rent recovery to where capital is actually flowing in today’s market, the trio share on-the-ground insights every broker, developer, and inve...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Brooklyn’s real estate market is one of the most competitive in the world, and few people understand it better than Dan Marks, CEO of TerraCRG. From the realities of building a career on commission, to the secrets behind TerraCRG’s “Only Brooklyn” strategy, to the trends shaping a $6B market, this conversation is packed with insights every broker and invest...
What does it take to rise to the top of the multifamily real estate game? In this episode, we sit down with Newmark’s Henry Stimler, one of the top multifamily capital markets brokers in the country, to explore the mindset, strategy and work ethic behind his $15 billion in closed transactions. Stimler shares how he went from cold calling to becoming the go-to broker for institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals looking to place capital in large-scale multifami...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty New York real estate is in flux. Rising interest rates, political uncertainty, shifting financing from banks to debt funds, and new policies like City of Yes and 485x are reshaping how deals get done. In this episode of Broker Brunch, Brian Whelan sits down with Andrew Dansker (Dansker Capital Group) and Derek Bestreich (IPRG) to break down the current state of t...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty In this episode of the Broker Brunch Podcast, Shawn Singer reveals what it really takes to build long-term success in commercial real estate. With over 30 years of experience owning and operating industrial and retail properties across the Bronx and beyond, Shawn breaks down the relationship-first, debt-free approach that has kept his portfolio fully occupied and h...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty What’s really happening in New York’s office real estate market? In this episode of Broker Brunch, we sit down with Gabe Marans, Vice Chairman at Savills, to unpack the truth behind NYC’s $205 billion office sector. With over 20 years of experience and millions of square feet leased, Gabe brings a rare, insider perspective on how office space isn’t just a physical a...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Jared Epstein started as a club promoter working the velvet ropes of Meatpacking and ended up transforming the entire neighborhood. Now the President of Aurora Capital Associates, Jared has shaped some of the city's most iconic blocks, bringing in high-end retail, restoring historic buildings, and saying no to short-term profits in favor of long-term value. I...
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