In this special episode, the gang break down three policy shifts with major implications for real estate. We start with Trump’s AI Action Plan, which fast-tracks data center, semiconductor, and energy infrastructure development. Next, we cover Boston’s proposed driverless car ban and its clash between job protection and innovation, a decision that could set a precedent for AV deployment nationwide. We then dive into NYC’s property tax imbalance, discussing proposals to ease the burden on multifamily housing and encourage new development. Insightful, fast-paced, and capped off with a fun "Real Estate Family Feud" showdown.

Show Notes:

0:10: Introduction

1:27: The White House AI Action Plan

15:02: Boston's ban of driverless cars

27:23: Property Tax Burden on Multifamily in NYC

36:27: Real Estate Family Feud
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We sit down with Sandhya Espitia, COO of REBNY, to explore how the $1.4 trillion industry is reshaping New York. From Local Law 97 and retrofits to debunking the “developer as villain” myth, Sandhya highlights real estate’s role as a civic partner in keeping NYC livable and competitive. We cover her journey from Colombia to COO, why most real estate tech company fail in NYC, and how she balances tradition with diversity, innovation, and public trust. Whether you’re navigating sustainability mandates, curious about policy, or figuring out how to break into NYC real estate, this conversation is a crash course in how the city really works.

Show Notes:

0:10: Ryan goes suburban, Nadine goes nomadic

2:42: Taking our show to Blueprint!

3:40: NYC’s complex real estate landscape

5:25: Sandhya’s path from Colombia to powering REBNY

10:48: REBNY’s commitment to housing, sustainability, and safety

13:10: Reviving REBNY’s 1980s ties with NYC Government

15:45: The Impact of the FARE ACT

21:10: How to overcome challenges of adopting tech in NYC

34:10: Advancing Sustainability through NYC’s LL97

39:46: Honoring heritage, embracing diversity

48:20: Biggest Threat to NYC Real Estate?

53:44: Sandhya’s Panel at Blueprint!

55:56: How does Sandhya unplug?

1:00:39: Nadine & Ryan’s Takeaways Have thoughts or suggestions?

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The crew kicks things off with a fiery debate on NYC’s shifting political tides, unpacking Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary. They dive into what this means for commercial real estate, and whether being labeled a “socialist” still sparks fear or just change. From there, the gang shifts gears to explore the current state of CRE fundraising, dissecting who's still raising, where capital is flowing, and why LP sentiment might be turning a corner. Then it’s on to the evolving education landscape within the industry, as more professionals seek alternative pathways to level up their skills. The episode wraps with a laugh-out-loud round of Proptech Price is Right, where Brad and Nadine go head-to-head guessing recent funding rounds, some close, some wildly off.

Show Notes:

0:10: Intro

0:42: NYC housing implications of Zohan Mamdani's primary win

20:42: Current and forecasted state of fundraising within commercial real estate

27:25: Evolving trends in education within commercial real estate

38:45: Update from David Abrams, CEO of HILO

46:24: Proptech Price is Right!

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