Women of Influence

"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.

"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.

"I always advise younger people to find a mentor early in their career, who will give honest feedback and support," says Marcy Moneypenny, Avison Young principal and managing director.

Construction delays, NIMBYism, rent control preventing industry of meeting US apartment demand, NMHC said.

JLL veteran Kristin Mueller is set to replace current president of retail Greg Maloney upon his retirement at the end of this year.

The firm has hired industry veteran Stephanie Rodriguez to oversee and grow its industrial business platform.

The firm has appointed industry veteran Priscilla Almodovar to the role and as a board of directors member, effective December 5.