Real Perspectives Podcast

On this special episode of Real Perspectives, host Vladimir Bosanac , co-founder and publisher of The Registry, sits down with Jordan Angel , Senior Managing Director at JLL Capital Markets and current president of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of NAIOP — now rebranding as CREDA, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association . Effective July 1, the name change is more than cosmetic. Ange...

Real Perspectives Podcast — with Jake Heller, Co-Founder of AI for CRE Collective Host Vladimir Bosanac (co-founder and publisher of The Registry) and co-host Rob Zirkle (VP, Planning and Development at Prince Street Partners) sit down with Jake Heller, a third-generation homebuilder, licensed broker and contractor who has had a hand in more than 6,000 units across Southern California. After testi...

Real Perspectives Podcast — presented by The Registry Host Vladimir Bosanac sits down with Evan McLeod, Principal of Palmero Partners, a Seattle-based brokerage, consulting, and investment firm focused on RV parks, manufactured housing, and multifamily across the West Coast. Broadcasting from the Pacific Northwest, Evan brings a rare, ground-level view into one of real estate's most overlooked — a...

On this episode of the Real Prospectus Podcast, Vladimir Bosanac sits down with David Saxe, Managing Principal at Calvera Partners, a multifamily owner-operator across California, Texas, and North Carolina. From his new home base in Sausalito, David unpacks why deals are stalling nationwide — a stubborn bid-ask spread, regulatory drag, interest-rate whiplash, and the war in Iran's pressure on infl...

Hosts Vladimir Bosanac (co-founder & publisher, The Registry) and Byron Renfro (Orchard Commercial) sit down with Jeffrey Weidell, CEO of Northmarq , one of the few large privately held capital markets firms in U.S. commercial real estate. Jeff walks through how Northmarq evolved from a mortgage banking shop into a four-legged "capital markets" business spanning loan servicing ($80B+), debt or...

On this episode of Real Perspectives, co-host Vladimir Bosanac is joined by David Arscott of Baycrest Capital for a wide-ranging look at the pressures reshaping commercial real estate. With a vantage point spanning coast-to-coast debt acquisitions and West Coast multifamily and industrial underwriting, David unpacks why CMBS distress has hit a record ~12%, what the surge in private debt means for...

In this episode of Real Perspectives, host Vladimir Bosanac is joined by co-host Rob Zirkle — architect by trade and head of development at Prince Street Partners — for a candid conversation about AI's grip on commercial real estate and far beyond. They dig into why 29 Silicon Valley firms are hunting for 100,000+ square foot footprints, why AI culture is fueling a genuine return to the office ("t...

Vladimir Bosanac is joined by Tom Fischer, Principal and Director of Capital Markets at J.B. Madison, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of multifamily and commercial real estate heading into Q2 2026. Tom — who oversees roughly 3,000 units across West Coast markets on behalf of 700+ high-net-worth investors — unpacks why national rent growth has flattened to under 1%, how oversupply in m...

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Arenson, homebuilding president of Rurka Homes and managing director of Altamont Development, the firm behind The Lakes at Mountain House — a premier master-planned community in one of Northern California's newest and fastest-growing cities. Arenson shares his vision for The Lakes, which he describes as the next chapter in the growth of Mountain House: beauti...

Welcome to The Real Perspectives podcast, where we take commercial real estate seriously, but never ourselves. Hosted by Vladimir Bosanac, co-founder and publisher of The Registry, and Patty McGuigan, a pioneering Silicon Valley commercial real estate broker with more than four decades of experience and over $1 billion in closed deal volume. Patty is also a celebrated author and public speaker who...

In this episode, we delve into the intricate landscape of holiday sales amidst a shifting economic backdrop following the recent election. Drawing insights from The Registry and Wells Fargo, we explore the projected 3.3% growth in holiday sales and the factors driving constrained consumer spending. Join us as we discuss how inflation, rising interest rates, and a significant budget deficit are res...

In this episode, we're exploring UCLA's latest acquisition in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. For a cool $55 million, the university has secured a 170,000-square-foot facility, which it plans to transform into a cutting-edge hub for its Health Sports Medicine Institute. This ambitious project is part of UCLA’s broader $90 million redevelopment strategy, aiming to offer top-notch healthcare serv...

In this episode of The Real Perspectives Podcast , Anna Johnson explores the latest transformative projects shaping the Pacific Northwest. Starting with Seattle’s burgeoning micro-housing market , the discussion dives into how innovative housing solutions are reshaping urban life. The episode then heads south to Portland, where the ambitious James Beard Public Market project aims to revitalize the...

Esmeralda, a proposed 266-acre development in Sonoma County, California, aims to create a tech-focused village inspired by the Chautauqua Institution. The project, led by software engineer Devon Zuegel, emphasizes sustainability, community building, and lifelong learning, drawing inspiration from both historical and technological influences. Esmeralda’s design incorporates Mediterranean village ae...

Join host Anna Johnson on The Real Perspectives Podcast as she dives into transformative new projects across Southern California. From a cutting-edge life science campus in San Diego’s Torrey Valley, attracting big names like Pfizer and BD Biosciences, to Long Beach’s ambitious $933 million infrastructure revamp for the 2028 Olympics, we explore the impact of these initiatives. Plus, get insights...

Join host Anna Johnson on The Real Perspectives Podcast as we dive into the latest developments in the Pacific Northwest real estate market. In this episode, we explore Seattle’s record-breaking foot traffic and hotel demand, signaling a vibrant economic recovery post-pandemic. We also delve into a major $157 million hotel deal in Renton, currently at a standstill due to a surprising investor laws...

In today’s podcast,  we delve into the complexities and emerging trends shaping San Francisco’s office market in Q3 2024. In this episode, we’ll unpack a surge in leasing activity, particularly within the tech and AI sectors, and a growing demand for premium Class A office spaces. Despite these bright spots, the city’s overall vacancy rates remain elevated, and rental rates continue to face pressu...

Welcome to the Real Perspectives Podcast. In today’s show, we peel back the layers of design and innovation, and we’re honored to be joined by the co-founders of Verse Design , Paul Tang and Courtenay Bauer. Paul brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to the table. With a background in both engineering and design, Paul has the rare ability to bridge the gap between form a...

Welcome back to the Real Perspectives Podcast, where we explore the insights and stories of commercial real estate's finest. Today, we're excited to host Kris Maher , Senior Vice President of Community Development at Rancho Mission Viejo . Kris has significantly shaped how communities develop, focusing on enhancing how people live, work, and connect. Her innovative approach goes beyond the physica...

Welcome to the Real Perspectives Podcast, where we explore the stories behind some of the most impactful leader across the commercial real estate spectrum. Today we're joined by Joy Silver, Chief Strategy Officer for Communities Housing Opportunities  (CHOC). Since 1984, CHOC has been a leader in creating healthier communities and providing housing solutions and support services for youth, familie...

Welcome to the "Real Perspectives Podcast," where we dive deep into the world of commercial real estate through the lens of industry insiders and thought leaders. Today, your host, Vladimir Bosanac, co-founder and publisher of The Registry, sits down with a very special guest, Jamie Prevost , President of Skyline Construction's Southern California operations. In this insightful episode, we journey...

Welcome to the Real Perspectives Podcast, where we delve deep into the realms of real estate, technology, and the stories that shape our world. I'm your host, Vladimir Bosanac, co-founder and publisher of The Registry, bringing you insights from the leaders and visionaries who are shaping our future. Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Mahmood Ghassemi, the Chief Executive Officer of Sequoyah...

Welcome to The Real Perspectives Podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamics of real estate, uncovering the trends, technologies, and talents shaping the future of this ever-evolving industry. I'm your host, Vladimir Bosanac, co-founder and publisher of The Registry. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting a truly remarkable guest, Sarah Liu , a key figure at Fifth Wall , the largest...

Welcome to the Real Perspectives Podcast, where we dive deep into the evolving world of real estate, bringing you the latest insights and stories from industry trailblazers. I’m your host, Vladimir Bosanac, co-founder and publisher of this podcast, where we aim to shed light on the innovative minds reshaping the real estate landscape. Today, we have a very special guest joining us – Daniel Ameer,...

Welcome to another episode of the Real Perspectives Podcast, where we dive deep into the insights and stories shaping the real estate and tech industries. I'm your host, Vladimir Bosanac, co-founder and publisher of The Registry. Today, we have a very special guest, Husein Sonara , the Chief Strategy Officer of FundRebel , a game-changing platform in the world of financial technology, specifically...