GlobeSt Best Practices

The firm has appointed CBRE-veteran Gary Jaye to direct overall investments and serve as executive managing director.

"The best lesson I have learned is to be patient," says Michelle Abramov, managing director of RIPCO Real Estate LLC.

"You want to create a work environment where employees feel trusted – a place they want to go to (and stay) when they come into the office," says Deb Donley, founder and CEO of Vocon.

LIHTC, transit-oriented development, GSE commitments among ways it's helping to make housing more affordable.

The firm has promoted EVP David J. Harrington to the position, where he will oversee company operations.

"My advice to get a foothold in the industry is to take any available position that will get you in the door," says Mindy Mcilroy, president of Terranova Corp.

There's about to be a lame duck session of Congress. No one knows who will be in charge next. But that means some officials might try to push through some important measures.

The idea of tax credits for older office conversions into housing is smart. Hopefully, they'll remember it for the next session.