Name: Bob Knakal, Senior Managing Director & Head of NY Private Capital Group at JLL Celebrates TRD20
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MGNY Consulting is the gold standard for affordable housing management in NYC. CEO Yuri Geylik and Founder and President Michael Geylik gave us a behind-the-scenes tour of their sleek NoHo and talked us through their strategy for transforming this key piece of the NYC residential development game.

Shaping the future of NYC affordable housing | Brand Studio

Miles Nadal’s Peerage Capital is confident that investing in luxury is the path through an uncertain market. “We believe that the affluent continue to get more affluent,” explains Nadal. “They are a more stable purchaser and demographic than the generic demographic of all across America.” That’s why Peerage has bet big on luxury markets around the continent, from Florida to Texas to Southern California and all the way north to Canada.

Miles Nadal bets big on luxury | Brand Studio

Take a New York Minute with The Real Deal and cross over the Hudson River into Hudson County, New Jersey, where Juan Rivera gives us the inside scoop on how Christie’s International Real Estate Group gives their agents the keys to the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut luxury markets. “Our value proposition for agents is powerful and multifaceted,” explains Regional Vice President Rivera, who aims to give his team members every advantage as they tackle this competitive market.

Bridging Borders and Markets – A New York Minute with Juan Rivera | Brand Studio

Get a sneak peek at the avante-garde BSH Experience and Design Center in an exclusive video. Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, the stylish 8,000 square-foot-space gives real estate pros the ability to expeirence the exquisite Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau brands firsthand. “We’re excited about this space, aiming to captivate and draw people in,” said Thomas Staebler, a driving force behind the Center. “Whether you’re an architect, developer, or designer, feel free to drop by any day.”

BSH Experience and Design Center transforms Miami Design District | Brand Studio

South Florida real estate is about to undergo a transformative shift with Naftali Group’s entry into the vibrant Miami market. In an exclusive interview with The Real Deal, Naftali Group’s Chairman and CEO Miki Naftali discussed the driving forces behind their expansion, showcased their upcoming project “Jem,” and highlighted the unique qualities that set Naftali Group apart in the industry.

Naftali Group Unveils Visionary Miami Project

Christie’s International Real Estate Group has the industry’s leading technology for brokerages,” says Sherri Balassone, the firm’s VP and Corporate Broker of Record in New York and the Hamptons. In an exclusive video, Kevin Van Eck, President of Affiliate Strategy for Christie’s International Real Estate, gave The Real Deal a peek behind the curtains at Pl@tform ™, the firm’s award-winning proprietary tech stack that’s giving its agents the edge they need.

Christie’s International Real Estate Group and Pl@tform ™ | Brand Studio

Discover how Peerage Capital founder and executive chairman Miles Nadal has mastered the art of thriving in challenging #realestate markets through innovative partnership models. #BrandStudio

Miles Nadal talks Peerage partnership model & more | #BrandStudio

The Real Deal recently caught up with Orlando Rodriguez, Director at Whitehall Interiors, to discuss the firm’s work on The Rockwell’s modern kitchens. Whitehall tapped BSH to help with the appliances at The Rockwell, and the line of Thermador products that BSH’s builder team selected made these kitchens a chef’s dream. In fact, Rodriguez, who is an avid cook, expressed his desire for residents to enjoy cooking as much as he does. He mentioned, “We like providing these capabilities.”

Luxury Kitchen Design and Inspiration at The Rockwell | Brand Studio

Looking for a powerful real estate team in the New York City metro? Christie’s International Real Estate Group is taking the tri-state area by storm, boasting a team of top agents and a 250-year legacy. With offices in Manhattan and East Hampton, Christie’s offers unparalleled brand strength, global reach through Christie’s Auction House, and a robust lead generation program. Join agents like Sean Sutherland and Gina Sabio who are excited about the boundless opportunities and authentic leadership at Christie’s. Discover why they’re choosing Christie’s for their real estate journey.

Why Christie’s International Real Estate Group for Agents? | Brand Studio

#BrandStudio | Avdoo &amp; Partners’ founder Shlomi Avdoo showed The Real Deal around 58 Saint Marks Place, his firm’s recently-completed luxury residential project in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill, with special attention to the Thermador appliance package his firm selected for the kitchens.

Unveiling Culinary Luxury: A Tour of 58 Saint Marks Place | Brand Studio

To complement the carefully crafted design and ambiance of The Olympia Dumbo in Brooklyn, Fortis Property Group partnered with Gaggenau, a renowned brand in kitchen appliances, known for its top-of-the-line quality and impeccable aesthetics.

Exclusive peek inside The Olympia, Dumbo | Brand Studio

A kitchen revolution is happening in New York City as it embraces sustainability and health. Manufacturers like JennAir are stepping up to create high-tech, environmentally-friendly appliances that are both visually impressive and high-performing. At the TRD Forum in NYC, JennAir's Rachelle Louis and Peter Navarre showcased their brand's latest offerings for the all-electric kitchen.

Discover the Future of Kitchen Appliances with JennAir  | Brand Studio

The Real Deal had the privilege of sitting down with Scott Avram, Senior Vice President of Development at Lightstone, to delve into the remarkable collaboration between Lightstone and BSH, offering their customers the ultimate kitchen experience with Gaggenau appliances in every home.

Discover the Perfect Blend of Luxury & Functionality at Lightstone's New Developments in NYC!

Get ready to gain some serious industry insights, because we've got an exclusive video from The Real Deal featuring none other than Miles Nadal, Founder and Executive Chairman of Peerage Capital Group.

Miles Nadal of Peerage Capital Reveals the Secrets to Building Successful Partnerships in RE

The Real Deal recently sat down with Bob Knakal, Senior Managing Director and Head of New York Private Capital Group at JLL as well as a former Real Deal contributor, to get his take on how far TRD has come since it hit newsstands 20 years ago. “The first time I heard about The Real Deal must have been shortly after your first publication,” said Knakal, who remembered immediately calling TRD publisher Amir Korangy to set up a meeting. “I think Paul Massey and I were on cover number five, which was a big thrill for us. We were so excited to be on the cover, it was something we put on the wall immediately.”

Bob Knakal, Senior Managing Director & Head of NY Private Capital Group at JLL Celebrates TRD20

The firm spoke to TRD’s Brand Studio team at the 2021 South Florida Showcase + Forum

ONE Sotheby’s Pros Leverage South Florida’s “Explosive” Real Estate Market

The company behind luxury brands Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau explained how they plan to capitalize on 2022’s opportunities with the expansion of their EDC network

BSH’s luxury brands are set to dominate the home appliance market in 2022

Douglas Elliman Florida Region CEO Jay Parker explained to TRD's Brand Studio why a market "frenzy" at the start of Covid has turned into "a more balanced sense of change." Watch the video for his full take.

"Last year was transformational”: Elliman’s Jay Parker on Miami Real Estate

On the corner of Flatbush and Dekalb in Downtown Brooklyn, a skyscraper rises above the historic Dimes Savings Bank building. The supertall, which is the first of its kind in Brooklyn, is being developed by JDS Development and was designed by SHoP Architecture. Now, as the building nears completion, we took an inside look at the process of bringing a new icon to life in one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in New York. Speaking to developer Michael Stern and architect Gregg Pasquarelli, we learned about the process of designing a unique structure on a uniquely challenging site, and came to understand why the Landmarks Preservation Commission called it “enlightened urbanism at its best.”

Brooklyn Tower: The Inside Story Behind JDS' Supertall Skyscraper At 9 Dekalb

The bank spoke to TRD’s Brand Studio team at the 2021 South Florida Showcase + Forum

City National Bank CEO Gonzalez: CNB is positioned to be a catalyst for Florida’s economic boom

TRD's Brand Studio spoke with VTS' founders after their acquisition of the tenant experience app, which it says will compliment its leasing, data, and asset management businesses