Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

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 the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping New York City’s residential pipeline.

Takeaways include the impact of interest rates, shifting buyer expectations, and how policy and political headwinds are influencing supply. The conversation also covers how developers are adapting product types and amenities to suit today’s market realities. This episode is essential for anyone tracking the evolution of Manhattan’s built environment and the strategic decisions driving its future.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3nC3ckhScI
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16939198-boroughs-burbs-183-manhattan-new-development-challenges-and-opportunities
Learn more about Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about/stephen-kliegerman

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 184 || Boca Raton New Development – Latest luxury pipeline projects with an emphasis on outdoor amenities and amenity design. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD5uuQRwIBQ
• Boroughs & Burbs 190 || Large Luxury Renovation Projects – Includes discussions on outdoor planning, pool/terrace integration in high-end renovations. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I05WTKy7nA
• Boroughs & Burbs 189 || Texas New Development – Examines outdoor living features and climate-responsive design in booming southern luxury markets. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70l-fT3GQs

Keywords:
#Manhattannewdevelopment #NYCresidentialpipeline #StephenKliegerman #BrownHarrisStevensDevelopmentMarketing #realestatepodcast #luxurydevelopmentNYC #BoroughsandBurbspodcast #urbandevelopmentstrategy #BoroughsAndBurbs #StephenKliegerman #ManhattanRealEstate #NYCDevelopment #LuxuryNewConstruction #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #BrownHarrisStevens #UrbanDevelopment #LuxuryRealEstate

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 of America’s fastest-growing cities YouTube+15boroughsandburbs.com+15Podtail+15.

Key takeaways include how solar integration, energy-efficient design, and smart materials are redefining luxury and sustainability in the desert environment. Thomas also discusses the specific challenges and opportunities that climate adaptation brings to Phoenix real estate, offering real-world insight—grounded in projects rather than speculation boroughsandburbs.com.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-pu5MsuvM YouTube
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16939109-boroughs-burbs-182-sustainable-living-in-phoenix YouTube+15boroughsandburbs.com+15boroughsandburbs.com+15
Learn more about Thomas McPherson and Lukrom: https://lukrom.com/ boroughsandburbs.com+5lukrom.com+5boroughsandburbs.com+5

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 180 || The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built – Examines how historic preservation and adaptive reuse can outperform new construction in environmental efficiency. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oTITwpwnGo 
• Boroughs & Burbs 190 || Large Luxury Renovation Projects – Discusses renovation strategies that integrate outdoor planning, pool and terrace flow, and high-end sustainable updates. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I05WTKy7nA
• Boroughs & Burbs 186 || The Chinese Market – Includes segments on resilience and design trends informing cross-border luxury real estate investment, with implications for sustainable and environment-conscious builds. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbMx7dFR8Q 

Keywords:
#greenbuildingPhoenix  #sustainablehomes #solarintegratedrealestate #energyefficientdesign #luxurysustainabledevelopment #podcast #BoroughsBurbsrealestatepodcast#SustainableLivingPhoenix #GreenBuilding #Lukrom #SustainableDesign #LuxuryRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs #ThomasMcPherson #EcoFriendlyHomes

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 estate strategies.

Key takeaways include how mobile home communities generate stable cash flow, how parking lots can deliver low-maintenance passive income, and what to look for when evaluating niche asset classes. Kevin also outlines the zoning, operational, and economic factors that make these investments both challenging and rewarding.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_hoFdUWbyU
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/181-mobile-homes-and-parking-lots
Learn more about Kevin Bupp: https://www.kevinbupp.com/

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 180 || The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built – Adaptive reuse and sustainability in existing real estate. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oTITwpwnGo
• Boroughs & Burbs 182 || Sustainable Living in Phoenix – Thomas McPherson discusses climate-adaptive, energy-efficient design. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-pu5MsuvM
• Boroughs & Burbs 188 || Outdoor Spaces – Amy Andrews on integrating high-end outdoor design for lifestyle and value. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2qvtqKREvU

Hashtags:
#MobileHomeParkInvesting #ParkingLotInvesting #KevinBupp #AlternativeRealEstate #PassiveIncome #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstateDiversification #JohnEngel #RealEstateInsights #mobilehomeparkinvesting #parkinglotrealestate #passiveincomeproperty #alternativerealestateassets #nicherealestateinvestment #realestatediversification

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 environmentally efficient than new construction, offering a fresh perspective grounded in climate-conscious preservation.

Key takeaways include how adaptive reuse reduces carbon footprint, the economic and environmental benefits of preserving existing buildings, and why historic preservation plays an essential role in sustainable urban planning. Carol provides concrete examples and actionable insights, with no speculation. This episode is essential for developers, urban planners, and preservation advocates balancing sustainability and legacy.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oTITwpwnGo
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16787062-boroughs-burbs-180-the-greenest-buildings-are-already-built
Learn more about Carol Quillen: https://savingplaces.org/

Related Episodes:
• Boroughs & Burbs 179 || Tariffs and Industry Impacts – A conversation on how trade policy affects construction costs and sustainability decisions. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSv6D0mKRY 
• Boroughs & Burbs 181 || Mobile Homes and Parking Lots – Kevin Bupp offers insight into alternative real estate investments, relevant for those exploring sustainable land use. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_hoFdUWbyU 

Keywords:
#AdaptiveReuse #HistoricPreservation #GreenBuildings #SustainableRealEstate #CarolQuillen #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #UrbanSustainability #GreenBuildingPodcast #PreservationRealEstate

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 import duties on material costs, how supply-chain disruptions are shifting development timelines and budgets, and what these trends mean for U.S. builders, developers, and investors confronting today’s pricing pressures. This episode offers grounded insight into how macroeconomic policy is directly reshaping real estate strategy and economics.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erSv6D0mKRY
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16787036-boroughs-burbs-179-tariffs-and-industry-impacts

Related Episodes:

• Boroughs & Burbs 120 || NYC End of Year Market Report – Jonathan Miller analyzes NYC pricing trends and market forecasts.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA 

• Boroughs & Burbs 159 || Election Effects on Real Estate – Jonathan Miller explores how elections and housing policies influence markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-59Q3bXuo 

• Boroughs & Burbs 178 || Real Estate Technology – Discusses technology-driven changes in builder and broker workflows.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E 

• Boroughs & Burbs 33 || The Current Market, Talking About Real Estate (Scott Hobbs) – Scott Hobbs provides regional buyer/seller insight and custom building perspective.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19AoCgJudT0 

• Boroughs & Burbs 37 || “Super Houses” with Robert Cardello, Architect & Scott Hobbs – Exploring high-end bespoke home projects and design-build challenges. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T80CcvJQ9t4

• Boroughs & Burbs 109 || The Design‑Build Dilemma (Scott Hobbs) – Scott Hobbs discusses design-build trade-offs in luxury markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHBHXcRvMwg 

Keywords:
#tariffsrealestate #constructioncosthikes #tradepolicy #realestate #HobbsInc #MillerSamuel #luxuryrealestatesupplychain #pricingtrends #podcast #TariffsIndustryImpacts #ConstructionCostHikes #RealEstateTradePolicy #ScottHobbs #JonathanMiller #UrbanDigs #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #tariffsrealestateimpact #luxuryrealestate #supplychaindisruption #marketforecasts #realtimemarkettrends

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 streamlining workflows, this episode explores how tech is redefining transactions, agent roles, and client experiences in luxury markets.

Key takeaways include the growth of digital platforms in enabling faster sales cycles, how virtual assistants boost productivity, and why these tools are becoming essential for modern buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E 
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16787018-boroughs-burbs-178-real-estate-technology 

Related Episodes featuring Scott Hobbs or Jonathan Miller:
• Boroughs & Burbs 120 || NYC End of Year Market Report – Jonathan Miller analyzes NYC pricing trends and forecasts.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA 

• Boroughs & Burbs 159 || Election Effects on Real Estate – Jonathan Miller provides expert insight on political impacts.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-59Q3bXuo 

• Boroughs & Burbs 33 || The Current Market, Talking About Real Estate with Scott Hobbs – Scott Hobbs shares data-driven regional market trends.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19AoCgJudT0 

• Boroughs & Burbs 37 || “Super Houses” with Robert Cardello & Scott Hobbs – Discusses high-end bespoke home projects and design-build realities.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T80CcvJQ9t4 

• Boroughs & Burbs 109 || The Design‑Build Dilemma with Scott Hobbs – Covers the trade-offs between custom builds and development models.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHBHXcRvMwg 

Keywords:
real estate technology, digital real estate platforms, Final Offer, Reva Global, AI in real estate, virtual assistant services, tech-enabled property sales, real estate innovation podcast

Hashtags:
#RealEstateTechnology #DigitalPlatforms #FinalOffer #RevaGlobal #RealEstateInnovation #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #JonathanMiller #ScottHobbs #LuxuryRealEstateTech #RealEstatePodcast #DigitalTransformation #RealEstateWorkflow

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, including luxury family properties and cross-border investor demand.

Key takeaways include insights into regional buyer motivations, investment hotspots, and the effects of international demand shaping Canadian luxury real estate. The conversation is grounded in firsthand market experience—no speculation included.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPekOte-KTY YouTube
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs-burbs-177-exploring-western-canada

Related Episodes featuring Scott Hobbs or Jonathan Miller:
• Boroughs & Burbs 33 || The Current Market, Talking About Real Estate with Scott Hobbs – Scott provides insight into regional trends, demand cycles, and builder strategy. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19AoCgJudT0 
• Boroughs & Burbs 37 || “Super Houses” with Robert Cardello & Scott Hobbs – Scott discusses bespoke luxury home design and the design-build process. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T80CcvJQ9t4 
• Boroughs & Burbs 109 || The Design‑Build Dilemma with Scott Hobbs – Scott explores the trade-offs between custom builds and development models in upscale markets. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHBHXcRvMwg 

• Boroughs & Burbs 120 || NYC End of Year Market Report – Jonathan Miller shares data on New York City price trends and market forecasts. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA 
• Boroughs & Burbs 159 || Election Effects on Real Estate – Jonathan Miller discusses how elections and housing policy shifts influence real estate dynamics. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN-59Q3bXuo 

Keywords:
Western Canada real estate, British Columbia housing market, cross-border investment Canada, Canadian luxury homes, Scott Hobbs, Jonathan Miller, Boroughs & Burbs podcast

Hashtags:
#WesternCanadaRealEstate #CanadianLuxuryHomes #CrossBorderInvestment #ScottHobbs #JonathanMiller #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #LuxuryMarketTrends #RegionalMarketInsights

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 history, they explore how enduring aesthetics and modern strategy intersect to shape market identity and influence high-end interiors.

Key takeaways include how timeless design legacy can coexist with modern client expectations, the importance of brand evolution in maintaining prestige, and practical insights on translating heritage into current luxury markets. This episode delivers curated stories and honest perspective—no speculation.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpl97y7EMsU
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/16734429-boroughs-burbs-176-iconic-branding-through-generations

Related Episodes:

• Boroughs & Burbs 43 || The Color Show with Benjamin Moore's Experts – Design professionals and Benjamin Moore color specialists explain how palette choices influence emotion, brand identity, and luxury staging aesthetics.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF4QVT3VbrY 

• Boroughs & Burbs 157 || Does the Kitchen Make the Home? – A thoughtful examination on kitchens’ role in defining home character and market perception in luxury real estate.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0 

• Boroughs & Burbs 190 || Large Luxury Renovation Projects – Explores renovation strategy including how cabinetry, finishes, and design heritage are integrated in upscale transformations.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I05WTKy7nA 

• Boroughs & Burbs 154 || Decorate Like a Decorator – Interior designers Meghan De Maria and Courtney Yanni share curated styling strategies that elevate luxury staging and overall property presentation. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1CqdPlgrSo

• Boroughs & Burbs 30 || Am I a Brand? Brand Building in Real Estate – A conversation about identity, perception, and branding in the luxury real estate space—ideally complimentary to design‑legacy content.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCHW9Z9_FNU 

Keywords:
Scalamandre branding, luxury interior design legacy, iconic brand evolution, Jamie Drake interior design, Chris Renzo Scalamandre, design and real estate podcast, luxury branding strategy

Hashtags:
#IconicBranding #Scalamandre #JamieDrake #ChrisRenzo #LuxuryDesignLegacy #DesignAndRealEstate #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast #LuxuryInteriorDesign #BrandEvolution