Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

In Season 5, Episode 185 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with multifamily investment specialist Dave Seymour of Legacy Alliance to explore the world of apartment complex investing . Dave shares his strategic approach to sourcing value-driven multifamily opportunities, managing risk, scaling portfolios, and navigating today’s market dynamics in 2025. The episo...

I In Season 5, Episode 184 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Boca Raton’s luxury new development landscape with top Douglas Elliman agents: Kathy Koch Pitlake and Patrick Elber of Alina Boca Raton   Bonnie Schwartz and Joanne Shaer of Glass House Boca Raton   Katia Reisler of Tower 155 – highlighting boutique elegance in downtown Boca Raton  They unpack what mak...

In Episode 183 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Stephen Kliegerman , President of Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing, to examine the complex world of Manhattan new development. With more than 30 years of experience and over $15 billion in residential development sales, Kliegerman offers expert insight into th...

In Episode 182 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Thomas McPherson, founder of Lukrom, for a compelling exploration of sustainable living in Phoenix. With Lukrom leading the charge in green building solutions, McPherson sheds light on the innovative approaches transforming both residential and commercial development in one o...

In Episode 181 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Kevin Bupp , founder of Sunrise Capital Investors and host of the Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow podcast. Bupp is a nationally recognized expert in mobile home park and parking lot investing, bringing over 20 years of experience to this conversation on alternative real e...

In Episode 180 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( The Engel Team ) and Roberto Cabrera ( Roberto Cabrera ) welcome Carol Quillen , President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for a compelling discussion titled The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built. Carol explores why preserving and adaptively reusing historic structures can be more...

In Episode 179 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( The Engel Team ) and Roberto Cabrera ( Roberto Cabrera ) are joined by Scott Hobbs of Hobbs Inc. and Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel to analyze how rising tariffs and trade policies are impacting construction, pricing, and market dynamics in luxury real estate. Key takeaways include the impact of imp...

In Episode 178 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( The Engel Team ) and Roberto Cabrera ( Roberto Cabrera ) welcome Jocelyn Vos of Final Offer, and Bob Lachance, CEO of Reva Global, for a timely discussion on the seismic impact of technology in real estate operations. From auction-style platforms enabling live offers to AI-powered virtual assistants s...

In Episode 177 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( The Engel Team ) and Roberto Cabrera ( Roberto Cabrera ) dive into the thriving real estate markets of Western Canada. Featuring three leading experts—Randy Dyck (eXp Realty), Zahra Jiwa, and Rez Jiwa (RE/MAX)—this episode explores trends and opportunities across British Columbia, Alberta, and beyond,...

In Episode 176 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Chris Renzo of Scalamandre and renowned designer Jamie Drake for a fascinating discussion on iconic branding, design legacy, and how luxury brands evolve over nearly a century. Drawing from Scalamandre’s rich h...

In Episode 175 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Sonny Amini , founder of Buzzy Agents , for a deep dive into the evolving world of real estate marketing and social media strategy . Sonny brings expertise in how agents and brokerages can leverage platforms li...

In Episode 174 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Henry Faun of Knight Frank to explore the dynamic world of Middle Eastern outbound investment in U.S. real estate. Henry offers data-driven insights into preferred U.S. destinations, property types, and educati...

In Episode 173 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) are joined by Seth Mansfield and Chris Cox of Douglas Elliman to explore the dynamic South Florida new development market. From projects like Forte Luxe in Jupiter to Ritz‑Carlton Residences in Palm Beach Gardens, they...

In Episode 172 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) are joined by Katia Reisler of Douglas Elliman to explore the surge of Canadian buyers relocating to the U.S. Katia offers a strategic look at favored destinations, relocation motivations, and buyer behavior as it evol...

In Episode 171 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Derek Gisriel, founder of LevelUp Stays ( https://www.levelupstays.com ), for a compelling conversation about the Airbnb and short‑term rental investment market. Derek shares real‑world strategies for underwrit...

In Episode 170 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Melissa Darnay , Founder of Choose Panama Real Estate , for an in‑depth look at the Panama real estate market. Melissa breaks down why Panama continues to attract foreign investment through lifestyle appeal, fa...

In Episode 169 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) are joined by Jennifer Martin Faulkner and Kim Martin‑Fisher of Douglas Elliman to deep‑dive into the booming Northern Florida new development sector. With projects spanning beachfront condos to resort-style master‑pla...

In Episode 168 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Mia Parsons of Douglas Elliman and Norm Frates, SVP Mortgage Loan Officer at Mascoma Bank, for an in‑depth discussion of Vermont’s luxury market—driven by second-home buyers, remote‑work migration, and lifestyl...

In Episode 167 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) sit down with Wade Giles of Douglas Elliman Austin ( https://gilesgroupaustin.com/wade-giles/ ) to explore the surging Austin real estate market. Wade discusses how corporate relocation, luxury home demand, and lifesty...

In Episode 166 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) are joined by Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel ( https://www.millersamuel.com ), for a definitive look at the 2024 year-end real estate market report. Jonathan breaks down performance across major sectors and regi...

In Episode 165 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Inbal August and Tal August of Douglas Elliman to explore the booming Sarasota, Florida luxury market. From coastal estates to culture-rich downtown living, they unpack what makes Sarasota a magnet for upscale...

In Episode 164 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) welcome Joseph Marini, founder of At Home with Joseph, to explore the craft of decorating and staging historic homes. Joseph shares expert strategies for balancing architectural heritage with contemporary comfort—enhan...

In Episode 163 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) are joined by Ari Harkov of the Harkov Lewis Team and Jordan Vogel of Benchmark Real Estate to explore multifamily investing fundamentals. They provide a clear breakdown of underwriting metrics, market dynamics, and in...

In Episode 162 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel ( http://www.theengelteam.com ) and Roberto Cabrera ( http://www.robertocabrera.com ) are joined by Dominic J. Stoddart Longcroft of Kincade International Realty for a comprehensive update on Sydney’s luxury real estate market. Dominic explores the impact of global capital, international migration, and...

In Episode 160 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Phillip James Dodd , renowned architect, author, and authority on Gilded Age architecture. Together they explore the grandeur of New York's most opulent era and how its design principles continue to shape today’s luxury homes. Takeaways include how elite tastes from the...