Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera tackle senior housing trends and the evolving landscape of eldercare accommodations. Join us as we explore innovative housing options for the elderly with our esteemed guests: Russell Barksdale from Waveny Lifecare Network in New Canaan, CT, Anthony Gonzalez of Watermark Communities in West Palm Beach, Florida and Graham Willoughby owner/operator of Commonwealth House in Warwick. Rhode Island. From vibrant retirement communities to age-friendly urban developments, we uncover the latest trends and solutions for providing comfort, convenience, and care to our aging population. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on reimagining housing for seniors, where compassion meets cutting-edge design. With expert insights from these industry leaders, they explore assisted living vs. independent-living options, adaptive design principles that support aging in place, and how luxury and accessibility are being balanced in multi-generational planning. From Connecticut suburbs to NYC co-op norms, this episode offers actionable strategies to meet demographic shifts and client expectations in the luxury market.

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🔗 Related NYC-Focused Episodes from the Playlist:

• Ep 139 – Designing NevelHaus – Exploring smart, livable architecture with implications for elder-friendly urban design
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofH6_FDLN1k YouTube

• Ep 120 – NYC End-of-Year Market Report – Annual deep dive into NYC pricing trends and market resilience, affecting senior housing demand
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA YouTubeYouTube

• Ep 92 – Uninsurable Florida – While Florida-based, scope includes insurance issues relevant to eldercare properties and long-term affordability
Watch: https://youtu.be/XWB6wXXSBaI?si=GDt4HOIIOuiAw6km

• Ep 144 – Exploring Portugal – Global senior-living strategies intersect with international second-home trends influencing NYC retirees
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKih1o44FvM

• Ep 142 – The Full Fee Agent in 2024 – Relevant for selling higher-end elder-friendly properties requiring skilled negotiation
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZItt9pHFj8 YouTube+3YouTube+3Amazon Music+3

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🔑 Keywords
Senior living design, assisted living, aging in place, eldercare real estate, multigenerational housing, accessibility architecture, luxury senior housing, Connecticut elder trends, NYC co‑op aging, adaptive design, retirement housing market

#️⃣ Hashtags
#SeniorLiving #AgingInPlace #ElderCareHousing #LuxurySeniorRealEstate #AccessibleDesign #MultigenerationalHomes #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast #HousingOptionsForTheElderly #RetirementHousing #ResidentialAccessibility #LuxuryLiving

 

 

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera feature Drew Stuart of INC NYC, Josh Gelb of JSR Development, along with Miriam Silver Verga and Hillary Kaplan from Mimi and Hill. They provide an inside look at NevelHaus—a pioneering mixed-use urban development redefining sustainable living in Stone Ridge, NY. Covering architectural vision, modular techniques, community integration, and environmental design, the guest panel illustrates how NevelHaus melds contemporary aesthetics with neighborhood context. This episode unpacks how the project balances density with design, sustainability with affordability, and development with local identity.youtube.com+8ivoox.com+8feeds.buzzsprout.com+8

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🔗 Related NYC-Area Episodes from the Playlist:

• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show – Jared LaFrenais & Lee Solomon on Brooklyn’s evolving buyer demographics and design direction
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8

• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – While Westport is in Connecticut, this episode draws from NYC commuter buyer behavior and regional second‑home trends
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8

• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon – Deep dive into how LIC’s market transformed after Amazon’s HQ2 announcement, and its ripple effects across NYC
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc

• Ep 66 – Big Brokerage in the Big Apple – Richard Ferrari & Richard Grossman discuss the brokerage economy, agent strategies, and commissions in NYC
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfbXEHGVwQ

• Ep 125 – Manhattan’s New Development Market – An analysis of Manhattan's luxury pipeline, pricing power, and buyer behavior
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKLJOwMCxEk

• Ep 120 – NYC End‑of‑Year Market Report – Annual deep dive into New York City’s pricing trends, inventory shifts, and resilience
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HihEIYkLJA

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🔑 Keywords
NevelHaus, INC NYC, JSR Development, Mimi and Hill, modular architecture, sustainable urban development, Stone Ridge NY, mixed‑use design, community integration, NYC-related development, architecture trends

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#NevelHaus #UrbanDesign #ModularArchitecture #SustainableDevelopment #INCNYC #JSRDevelopment #MimiAndHill #CommunityDrivenDesign #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs #NYCDevelopment #ArchitectureTrends

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Liam Bailey, Global Head of Research at Knight Frank, to unpack the 2024 edition of The Wealth Report. They explore high-net-worth investor behavior, emerging global wealth hotspots such as Portugal and Dubai, trends in luxury residential markets, ESG-driven preferences, and how younger generations are reshaping investment strategies. A data-driven perspective on how global macro-conditions and geopolitical events are influencing residential and commercial real estate markets.knightfrank.com+15iVoox+15YouTube+15

🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBaSdWkoLeIYouTube+5YouTube+5LinkedIn+5

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🔗 Related Episodes:

• Ep 144 – Exploring Portugal – Knight Frank experts break down Portugal’s boom in second-home investment and Golden Visa trends
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKih1o44FvMYouTube+9YouTube+9YouTube+9

• Ep 97 – Marbella: Playground of Europe’s Rich – Luxe market insights from Spain’s famous coastal enclave
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3OdCp46r8oEstate Prestige+3YouTube+3iVoox+3

• Ep 115 – We’ll Always Have Paris – Knight Frank sheds light on France’s ultra-prime real estate dynamics
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpMwzFdkkF8YouTube+8YouTube+8iVoox+8

• Ep 161 – Dubai Real Estate – Knight Frank figures provide market intelligence from Dubai’s luxury corridors
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAiJx1iQeH4LinkedIn+3YouTube+3knightfrank.com+3

• Ep 47 – Mexico Is Hot – Sergio Mercado explains the surge in real estate demand across Mexico City and surrounding areas.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJ14M23VK8 Boroughs and Burbs+4Boroughs & Burbs+4Boroughs & Burbs+4

• Ep 170 – Is Panama Really for Sale? – Melissa Darnay of Choose Panama Real Estate walks through Panama’s appeal to global buyers and its investment potential.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEWicJ9F-Q Realtor+2Boroughs & Burbs+2Boroughs & Burbs+2

• Ep 124 – A Look at London with Knight Frank – Knight Frank experts unpack London’s luxury property market and capital flows.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlbOjAyT3Ok

• Ep 111 – Navigating the French Riviera – Insight into ultra-prime market dynamics in France, featuring Knight Frank perspectives on buyer motivations along the Côte d’Azur.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPhSBDnar5w

• Ep 174 – Middle East Outbound Investing with Henry Faun of Knight Frank – Coverage includes Dubai and broader trends in Knight Frank–tracked capital flows to premier cities.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26RlMWkNDx8 YouTube+4Boroughs & Burbs+4Boroughs & Burbs+4

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🔑 Keywords
Liam Bailey, The Wealth Report, Knight Frank Research, luxury residential markets, global wealth hotspots, Portugal real estate, Marbella luxury, Paris prime property, Dubai market trends, ESG investing, family office strategy, luxury investment index

#️⃣ Hashtags
#WealthReport #KnightFrank #LiamBailey #LuxuryRealEstate #GlobalInvestment #PortugalRealEstate #MarbellaFashion #ParisPrimeMarket #DubaiProperty #ESGInvesting #FamilyOffice #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera convene top agents from coast to coast—McKenzie Ryan in New York City, Cindy Carvel & Misty Frasier in Manhattan Beach, and Michele Sullivan in Las Vegas—to explore how the $1 million price point now stretches in the most competitive markets. What neighborhoods still offer value? Which property types deliver greatest ROI? The panel shares their insider strategies for maximizing purchase power amid rising prices and mortgage rates, offering a smart lens on affordability and opportunity in luxury-adjacent markets. This is a reality check on what “millionaire” status actually buys today. YouTube+5iVoox+5YouTube+5

🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAzuDHMnhB8 YouTube

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🔗 Related International Episodes 

• Ep 144 – Exploring Portugal – Insights on Lisbon and Algarve investment, Golden Visa demand, and Portugal’s rise as a global buyer magnet
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKih1o44FvM

• Ep 138 – Knight Frank’s The Wealth Report 2024: The Next Chapter – Liam Bailey presents global wealth migration trends and future luxury hot spots
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBaSdWkoLeI

• Ep 97 – Marbella: Playground of Europe’s Rich – What makes Spain’s Costa del Sol irresistible to elite buyers worldwide
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3OdCp46r8o

• Ep 111 – Navigating the French Riviera – A close-up on Côte d’Azur estates, international demand, and price cycles
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPhSBDnar5w

• Ep 76 – European Secrets? with Øyvind Olstad — A deep dive into real estate across Europe, featuring markets like Norway, Portugal, France, and Spain through Knight Frank–related perspectives.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTjIMdMCQQ YouTube+15YouTube+15YouTube+15

• Ep 128 – Luxury Yacht Edition — Exploring the ultra-lux global yacht market and its intersection with high-end residential real estate in international coastal hubs.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh0epK9HnZU YouTube

• Ep 153 – The Importance of Property Management — While U.S.-based, includes commentary comparing European and Caribbean hospitality real estate standards and international investor priorities.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msq2yPdJVSU YouTube+4YouTube+4YouTube+4

• Ep 186 – The Chinese Market — Expert analysis on how Chinese capital is shaping real estate trends across Asia-Pacific and global luxury markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbMx7dFR8Q YouTube

• Ep 178 – Real Estate Technology — Examining proptech's global impact, including adoption patterns in Latin America and Europe affecting transnational buyers.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bpyGejF1E YouTube+7YouTube+7YouTube+7

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🔑 Keywords

Under one million, McKenzie Ryan, Cindy Carvel, Misty Frasier, Michele Sullivan, affordability real estate, US markets under $1M, coast‑to‑coast comparison, entry price luxury, realtor insights

#️⃣ Hashtags

#UnderOneMillion #RealEstateValue #LuxuryEntryPoint #BoroughsAndBurbs #MillionaireHomes #AffordableLuxury #USHousingMarkets #AgentInsights #Raich #RealEstatePodcast

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Jason Haber, Compass agent, author, and co-founder of the Clear Cooperation Coalition. This episode tackles the future of real estate commissions, lawsuits rocking the brokerage model, and why Jason believes cooperation and transparency are essential to rebuilding trust. As one of the leading voices advocating for reform, Jason outlines what's next for buyers, sellers, and agents in a post-litigation landscape. This is not just a hot take—it’s a battle plan.

🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8NHskHas8U

 

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🔗 Related Episodes:

• Ep 66 – Big Brokerage in the Big Apple – Richard Ferrari and Richard Grossman discuss brokerage models and pressure on agent value
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfbXEHGVwQ

• Ep 142 – The Full Fee Agent in 2024 – Steve Shull outlines commission defense strategies and scripts rooted in value
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZItt9pHFj8

• Ep 115 – We’ll Always Have Paris – While Paris-focused, this episode offers global context for luxury markets post-regulatory shifts
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpMwzFdkkF8

• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon – Insight into how macro-forces and public narratives reshape real estate opportunity
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgdWcuPoGc

• Ep 47 – Mexico Is Hot – Sergio Mercado explores demand in Mexico City and its transformative impact on regional real estate
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJ14M23VK8 Boroughs and Burbs+4YouTube+4Buzzsprout+4

• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Though Westport is Connecticut-based, it reflects NYC’s suburban buyer mindset and commuter-driven demand
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8 YouTube+1Boroughs and Burbs+1

• Ep 135 – Live from San Antonio! – Covering growth in Texas markets, this episode highlights hotspot trends similar to international expansion
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXdD_9UAN4c YouTube+4YouTube+4YouTube+4

• Ep 66 – Big Brokerage in the Big Apple – With Richard Ferrari & Richard Grossman, covering brokerage economics and commissions in NYC—useful for cross‑market comparison
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfbXEHGVwQ YouTubeYouTube

• Ep 76 – European Secrets? with Øyvind Olstad – A panoramic look at European markets including Norway, Portugal, Spain, and other global real estate hotspots
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTjIMdMCQQ YouTubeYouTube

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🔑 Keywords

Jason Haber, Compass, Clear Cooperation, real estate commissions, buyer agent lawsuits, NAR settlement, brokerage model disruption, real estate reform, transparency in real estate, agent cooperation

#️⃣ Hashtags

#JasonHaber #ClearCooperation #RealEstateLawsuits #BuyerAgentCommission #NARSettlement #BrokerageReform #TransparencyInRealEstate #CompassAgent #RealEstatePodcast #BoroughsAndBurbs

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are live on location in San Antonio, Texas, joined by top Douglas Elliman agents Gordon von Broock and David Lozano. The episode takes listeners on a deep dive into the city's booming luxury market: uncovering what’s fueling demand, how first-time institutional investors are entering the scene, and which emerging neighborhoods are redefining San Antonio’s growth trajectory. Expect data on pricing trends, buyer migration patterns, and strategic opportunities in one of America’s fastest-growing real estate hubs.YouTube+7YouTube+7Buzzsprout+7

🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXdD_9UAN4c

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🔗 Related Featured Episodes:

• Ep 67 – Everything’s Bigger in Texas with Catherine Lee & Jacob Sudhoff
Exploring Houston's vast real estate opportunities, including coastal investment trends and local market drivers.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZleWK7JMoI8 

• Ep 189 – Texas New Development
Benjamin Watson and Leon Trakhtenberg discuss the latest luxury build-to-suit and condominium development trends in Texas.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70l-fT3GQs 

• Ep 64 – The San Diego and Scottsdale Markets — Featuring agents Greg Kuchan and Nicole Kobrinsky, this episode explores luxury and lifestyle dynamics in Scottsdale, Arizona and the San Diego region.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htTlKC3OCIE 

• Ep 182 – Sustainable Living in Phoenix — Thomas McPherson of Lukrom shares how sustainable building solutions are transforming the Phoenix real estate and development scene.
Watch: https://youtu.be/g6-pu5MsuvM?si=ZZPD3lVTcC1354xJ YouTube+7Boroughs and Burbs+7Boroughs and Burbs+7

• Ep 134 – Affordable and Workforce Housing – Exploring how developers and agents approach mixed-income communities and workforce affordability in growing U.S. metros.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnnI9s1ho9gYouTubeYouTube

• Ep 47 – Mexico Is Hot – Sergio Mercado explains surging demand in Mexico City, a top international luxury investment gateway.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJ14M23VK8

• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Reflects on suburban shifts affecting NYC-area buyers and second-home markets.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8

• Ep 76 – European Secrets? with Øyvind Olstad – A wide-ranging look at European markets including Portugal, Norway, Spain, France—highlighting cross‑border trends.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTjIMdMCQQ

• Ep 128 – Luxury Yacht Edition – Global luxury yacht market trends and their overlap with coastal residential real estate investment.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh0epK9HnZU

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🔑 Keywords

San Antonio real estate, Douglas Elliman, San Antonio luxury market, Texas real estate growth, institutional investors, neighborhood trends, market migration, workforce housing, Mexico City real estate, European real estate trends

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#️⃣ Hashtags

#SanAntonioRealEstate #DouglasElliman #LuxuryMarket #TexasGrowth #InstitutionalInvestors #WorkforceHousing #MexicoCityRealEstate #EuropeanMarkets #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast #EmergingNeighborhoods #GlobalRealEstate

Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Peter Neill and Ron Lockhart of GSP Real Estate, along with James Nelson of Avison Young. The episode explores innovative strategies for addressing housing affordability through workforce housing projects. The panel dives into public-private partnerships, emerging financing models, and scalable development solutions—offering agents and investors actionable insights into how they can support both growth and accessibility in evolving markets.

🎥 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnnI9s1ho9gYouTube

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🔗 Related Episodes:

• Ep 67 – Everything’s Bigger in Texas – Catherine Lee and Jacob Sudhoff dig into Texas real estate growth, including affordability strategies
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZleWK7JMoI8

• Ep 135 – Live from San Antonio! – A Texas luxury boom case study showing market contrasts and opportunity zones
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXdD_9UAN4c

• Ep 96 – Unlocking the Mysteries of Westport, CT – Suburban housing demand and second-home markets provide context for affordability discussion
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvNkH0rae8

• Ep 128 – Luxury Yacht Edition – Examines high-end coastal living, helping frame affordability versus aspirational housing models
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh0epK9HnZU

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🔑 Keywords

#Affordable #housing #models #workforce #housinginvestment, #PeterNeill #RonLockhart, #public-private #partnership #housingfinanceinnovatio #Connecticuthousing #Texashousing

#️⃣ Hashtags

#AffordableHousing #WorkforceHousing #HousingFinance #PublicPrivatePartnership #GSPRealEstate #AvisonYoung #RealEstateInnovation #TexasMarket #HousingAccessibility #BoroughsAndBurbs #RealEstatePodcast

In Season 4, Episode 133 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Long Island’s luxury market from the North Shore to the Hamptons with four Douglas Elliman standouts: Maria Babaev, Enzo Morabito, Tom Tripodi and Peter Halpin. They compare the Gold Coast’s historic estates, Hamptons dynamics, South Shore waterfront living, and the North Fork’s vineyard lifestyle to show how each submarket attracts distinct buyers and investment strategies.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk5Pe8scbcU

Related Episodes
• Ep 62 – What’s So Great About The Hamptons with Justin Agnello and Adam Hofer
Watch: https://youtu.be/fPHNAd20XjE

• Ep 98 – Long Island City After Amazon 
Watch: https://youtu.be/orgdWcuPoGc

• Ep 34 – Darien, New Canaan & Westport: What Makes These Towns Special
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJVSdMMMrPI

• Ep 104 – Waterfront Home Design with Ryan Salvatore and Mary Burr
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39E88GPdR_U

• Ep 123 – Navigating the Changing Tides of Coastal Insurance
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdmsmrc3Q9g

• Ep 89 – The Brooklyn Show with Jared LeFrenais and Lee Solomon
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnc2kFm2_8

Keywords
#LongIsland #luxuryrealestate #Hamptonsmarket #NorthForkvineyards #GoldCoast #estates #SouthShore #waterfront #LongIslandCity #development #coastalinsurance #NewYork #luxurybuyers #NewYorkregion

Hashtags
#LongIslandRealEstate #Hamptons #NorthFork #GoldCoast #SouthShore #WaterfrontHomes #LIC #CoastalInsurance #LuxuryRealEstate #BoroughsAndBurbs #JohnEngel #RobertoCabrera