By Michael Haltman
The Do You Ever Wonder podcast from Hallmark Abstract Service was created for one purpose...To explore topics that our listeners want to learn more about! To achieve this we invite expert guests to
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Curious about how women and minorities are disrupting New York City's commercial real estate market? Meet Brooke Cianfichi (chahn-FEE-chee), founder of LegaShe, and learn how she's empowering underrepresented investors to break into the industry.
In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Cianfichi, founder of LegaShe, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented groups in the commercial real estate market. With an impressive career spanning Fortune 500 leadership, senior real estate loan and investment roles, and as the first woman to manage operations for the largest commercial real estate department in the US, Brooke's journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Previously managing portfolios worth over $8B and expanding product offerings for a $5B client portfolio, Brooke’s expertise in commercial real estate has opened doors for a new generation of investors. As a partner in a real estate development start-up and a Chief Operating Officer for a NYC-based private equity firm, Brooke now focuses on using her skills to mentor and support women and minority investors through LegaShe.
Join us as we discuss Brooke's career, her work on Diversity Councils, and how LegaShe is shaping the future of the industry for underrepresented voices. If you’re interested in learning how to navigate the commercial real estate market or looking for inspiration from a true trailblazer, this episode is for you!
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Weapons that Accelerate the Kill Chain...
What does this mean for stock market investing and national security?
In this episode, with our guest Dylan Jovine who founded Behind the Markets, we break down how cutting-edge defense technologies are reshaping both the battlefield and investment opportunities.
First, Follow the Markets is a stock advisory newsletter that purports to 'bring institutional opportunity to individual investors'.
Accelerating the kill chain is a description that sounds somewhat harsh and cruel, but the reality is that this is exactly what the enemies of the United States are doing.
America either stays ahead of them, or at the very least on par, or we risk losing everything in a conflict!
From DefenseNews, 'China already possesses “the world’s leading hypersonic arsenal” and is sprinting to field even more advanced offensive capabilities. These weapons would give Beijing a capability to conduct a prompt strike that paralyzes America’s command-and-control and missile-defense capabilities.'
Dylan Jovine, who achieved prominence in his 20s as a stock analyst identifying takeover targets, is now identifying stocks that address challenges that we as a country face including...
You can reach Dylan by visiting his website and sending him a note: https://behindthemarkets.com/contact-us/.
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BK Real Estate Advisors, AKA BKREA, With Faraz Cheema Now On Board, Is New York City's Newest Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Brokerage Destined To Be A Powerhouse!
Mid-Atlantic CRE investment sales leader Faraz Cheema has joined forces with the CRE GOAT, Bob Knakal, and the BKREA Team to take on the highly competitive New York City real estate market!
In this exclusive discussion with Faraz, Do You Ever Wonder host Mike Haltman discovers the strategy of continuing to utilize old-school analog tools for mapping and data collection, that will layer on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to develop better interpretations of the data and the market.
Media, particularly social media, will play a large role in BKREA building market share.
Faraz, Bob Knakal, and the rest of the BKREA Team's strategic plan is to give all BKREA clients an advantage that will allow the firm to dominate one of the toughest markets in the world.
Whether you're a commercial real estate professional or just curious about NYC’s property landscape, this is a must-watch!
Want to speak with Faraz Cheema? Reach out...
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 212 888 8850
Watch a prior Do You Ever Wonder episode with Bob Knakal here...
Meet NYC CRE Legend Bob Knakal: The Story Behind a Real Estate Icon
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Welcome to the Do You Ever Wonder Podcast — where we explore fascinating stories and insights from a variety of industries! If you're curious about the world around you, make sure to hit that subscribe button and never miss an episode. 🎙️
🔔 Subscribe & Share:
Do you have an inspiring story to share? Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Contact Mike Haltman at [email protected] for more details!
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Unlocking Commercial Real Estate: How Florida Retail Scholarships Empower Gen Z
The Do You Ever Wonder podcast sought out Geoffrey Stevens after a discussion we had with prior guest J.T. Marting, a 20-year-old college student at Florida State.
JT was the recipient of a Florida Retail Scholarship that enabled him to attend ICSC Florida at no cost. There he was able to network and learn about those critical factors and issues within the commercial real estate industry, as well as facing the commercial real estate industry.
ICSC is a commercial real estate organization that sponsors events 'producing experiences that create connections and catalyze deals; aggressively advocates to shape public policy; develops high-impact marketing and public relations that influence opinions; provides an enduring platform for professional success; and creates forward-thinking content with actionable insights — all of which drive industry innovation and growth'.
The episode with JT is titled 'A Rising 21-Year-Old CRE Star: Gen Z Hustler, X Gala Attendee, Protégé Of The GOAT, And Much More!' and can be viewed on YouTube here https://youtu.be/H4kB1YFWhoI?si=y-B1xZyspTigWtox.
According to Geoffrey, the mantra and mission of Florida Retail Scholarships is to 'introduce students to the infinite possibilities that commercial real estate has to offer!
That is a strong commitment to an industry that Geoffrey has called home for 25+ years.
Currently Geoffrey is the President of Florida Retail Brokerage, a firm started in 1998 with Jay Keef, focusing on Tenant Representation, Investment Sales, and traditional Real Estate Brokerage.
His tagline...Serving the needs of our clients with honesty, creativity, integrity, and 1st class service!
Geoffrey can be reached...
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 954-812-7657
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Welcome to the Do You Ever Wonder Podcast — where we explore fascinating stories and insights from a variety of industries! If you're curious about the world around you, make sure to hit that subscribe button and never miss an episode. 🎙️
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Forget What You Thought You Knew About Investing!
It's Purchasing Power, Not Principal Preservation, That's The Actual Key To Success!
Behavioral Finance...Jonathan Blau, Founder and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth and his Team, stop clients from making the emotional mistakes that ultimately lead to running out of money when it's needed most (Watch more here)!
Typical Investor Behavior
1) Fight or Flight - Panic reactions leading to selling market bottoms, and euphoric reactions leading to chasing stocks at elevated prices.
2) Emotion - Psychologically pain of loss is 2X worse than the thrill of gains, leading to holding losers and selling winners.
How Do We Overcome Typical Investor Behavior?
1) Learn real risks, aka the loss of purchasing power!
2) Develop a goal-focused plan.
3) Diversify - Avoid concentration of risk
4) Buying good stock investments on sale
This discussion with Jonathan systematically convinced Do You Ever Wonder host Mike Haltman that his long-held beliefs about investing and portfolio structure were wrong.
In other words, the traditional 60/40 stock/bond portfolio adjusted over time becoming even more bond-heavy as investors age, falls short of meeting most long-term financial goals.
Why? Because the investor is going to lose what really matters...Purchasing Power!
According to Jonathan, for an investor to maintain purchasing power over time, including throughout their retirement years, a portfolio should be close to 100% stocks.
Although stocks are volatile and each year will at some point decline, (some years more than others i.e. the tech bubble, 9/11, 2008 Financial Crisis), regardless of the reason for those declines stock indexes have historically continued to move higher and beat the inflation rate by a significant amount.
And, dividends have continued to grow.
In other words, because stock prices increase over time despite short-term volatility and dividends continue to grow, an investor will preserve their purchasing power.
But it's the volatility, despite being short-term in nature, where managing investor BEHAVIOR becomes key!
First, Consider How Bonds Are The Nemesis Of Maintaining Purchasing Power
Traditional investing would include buying a bond, in this example a 30-year bond with a 5% coupon (use $1MM invested). Each year the investor will receive $50,000 and at the end of the 30 years get the $1MM back.
But because that $1MM in principal has not grown, and the income generated has remained the same, inflation has seriously impacted Purchasing Power!
This concept about bond avoidance and the inadequacy of the traditional bond/stock portfolio mix runs counter to most investors' emotional need to protect their principal.
But sitting with Jonathan Blau and listening to his investing and portfolio structure thesis, Do You Ever Wonder host Mike Haltman became a believer! Because it made perfect sense!
Investor Behavior Can Impede Investing Success!
Although preserving purchasing power is absolutely critical, it runs into the powerful impediment of investor behavior and psychology that focuses on a desire to preserve principal.
Why? Because of the ingrained desire of most investors to preserve principal despite the fact that it's destroying purchasing power.
Jonathan and his Team stop clients from making the emotional mistakes that ultimately will lead to running out of money at the time that they need it most!
Learn more at Fusion Family Wealth here https://www.fusionfamilywealth.com/
Being A NYC Multifamily Building Owner, Or Member Of A Condo Or Coop Board Has Become A Much More Complicated Job!
They Need To Manage Rising Expenses, Rent Limitations, Government Imposed Regulations, And Capital Projects...Board Members, And Even Some Building Owners, Likely Have Full-Time Jobs And Need Help Doing These Things Well!
Meet Tina Larsson, Co-Founder Of The Folson Group!
The various issues facing Board Members (and even some building owners) who may be volunteers with limited expertise in the role of building management, led us to seek out an expert in the field.
Do You Ever Wonder wanted to speak with someone who works with the various constituencies (owners, residents, Board members) in multifamily buildings to help facilitate solutions, streamline processes, manage complex projects, and achieve cost savings in all of the various aspects of a building's operations.
Enter Tina Larsson, co-founder with Mark Foley, of The Folson Group (https://www.thefolsongroup.com/).
In essence, their expertise in multifamily building cost reduction, project management, and value enhancement has made them a go-to resource for many co-op and condo boards, along with building owners, in NYC.
Why engage with an outside consultant? Let's count the ways...
Beyond the spike in building expenses, limitations on the recouping of renovation costs and restrictions on increasing revenue due to legislation such as the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, buildings have to face unexpected and often extremely large expenditures brought on by regulations imposed by NYC such as Local Law 97 that mandates carbon neutrality by 2050.
Issues Facing Multifamily Buildings
Expenses: On the expense side, the cost of every building input like utilities, insurance, and taxes has risen dramatically.
So too have the number of capital projects, maintenance costs, and payroll expenses.
Add to the mix all of the NYS and NYC regulations that will bring higher costs to the building owner and residents.
A perfect example is Local Law 97 (LL97) which requires buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to be carbon-neutral by 2050, but that imposes immediate requirements.
Income: Limitations on rent increases in NYC are well-known, and now President Biden has proposed legislation which would 'require large and midsize landlords to cap annual rent increases to no more than 5%. In addition, the recently implemented Good Cause Eviction will hinder a landlord from removing a tenant or deny a lease renewal without a court order.
The Folson Group
Once again The Folson Group's expertise in cost reduction and value enhancement has made them a go-to resource for many co-op and condo boards in the New York City area.
If you are a multifamily building owner, landlord, or condo/coop Board member facing issues with out-of-control expenses or capital projects that are too large to handle, The Folson Group could be a good contact.
The firm is also a NYC Accelerator Service Provider and ConEd Participating Contractor.
You can reach Tina Larsson in the following ways...
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (917) 648 - 8151
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Do You Ever Wonder about the tragic statistic of 22+ military veterans dying by suicide every single day?
The Do You Ever Wonder host Mike Haltman, as Board Chair of the Heroes To Heroes Foundation (https://heroestoheroes.org/), is all too aware of the veterans who return home suffering the invisible wounds of moral injury and PTSD.
Often, losing relationships with loved ones and friends, dealing with depression, isolation, and loneliness, they may believe they have nowhere else to turn other than alcohol, and drugs.
22+ times each and every day, these American heroes turn to taking their lives, and it is very often suicide by gun!
We saw today's Do You Ever Wonder guest Chris Jachimiec, an ambassador for End Family Fire, being interviewed about the need for safe and secure firearm storage.
Campaigns many may be familiar with include Service Never Stops and Safe Stories.
This is his story that brought him to where he is today...
'Growing up, my brother and I were like a dynamic duo out there. We both would end up joining the military. I enlisted in the Air Force in ‘99 and Adam joined the Marine Corps in 2006. For the longest time, we were each other’s best friends. It’s like he was that person that was just connected to me all of the time.
By 2012, he was struggling through a crisis with the Marines due to some things he experienced in combat, along with medical issues. It would eventually lead to his departure from the military. He struggled a lot with the transition.
I was halfway around the world in Afghanistan with my deployment about to be wrapped up when Adam first attempted suicide. I got a call and immediately departed Afghanistan to my home in Las Vegas where I met my newborn son for the first time. We then drove together to San Diego to visit my brother in the ICU. We didn’t quite know if Adam was gonna make it.
For years after, Adam continued to struggle. Then, in 2017, I received a text from my stepmother. She's like, hey, I need you to call me as as soon as possible.
And that's when I found out my brother had died by gun suicide. It took me a long time to deal with losing my brother. And in the year that followed, several other Veterans that I was friends with died by gun suicide, as well. I was probably naive in getting the right help that I needed at the time. I knew all the resources. I think it was the shock of it all which was there for quite some period of time, where I’m like, “Oh, I’m strong enough. I can go back to work.” I coped with it initially with work and alcohol.
Eventually, I cracked. And that’s what led me into some some bad decisions and some legal issues of my own.
And that's where my story of having the firearm locked up probably ended up saving my life.'
Learn more about gun storage and gun safety by visiting End Family Fire here https://www.endfamilyfire.org/.
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The Term Gen Z Will At Times Conjure Up Some Negative Connotations!
But like every generalization, the facts will tell you the actual story that this is not always the case.
The Do You Ever Wonder podcast had the opportunity to speak with a prime example of a Gen Z'er who is the epitome of hard work, perseverance, drive, ambition, and an eye on the career prize...JT Marting.
Podcast host Mike Haltman was introduced to JT through the social media platform X aka Twitter, and more specifically on X the hashtag there #retwit.
The 'members' of the #retwit community on X comprise some of the biggest national names in CRE who work in many different areas and sectors of the commercial real estate market including investment sales, insurance, development, construction, cost segregation, leasing, finance, and so much more.
JT Marting, going by the moniker Real Estate Rookie on X, is a student at Florida State who throughout his college career has done significant work and learning as an intern at six real estate firms in various areas and sectors.
Through the generosity of Geoffrey Stevens who has set up an organization that provides scholarships to Florida college students who show an interest in the real estate industry, JT has been able to further his real estate education and at the same time continue to make great connections!
But by participating on X, JT has met and become close to some of the biggest names in CRE like The GOAT Bob Knakal, Dan Tepman (Strip Mall Guy), and serious up-and-comers in commercial real estate such as Faraz Cheema.
So much so that JT was invited to the X Gala, an event limited to 200 CRE attendees from around the country that was held at Peak With Priceless in Hudson Yards. If you're involved in the commercial real estate market, X Gala was among the most coveted tickets!
So meet JT Marting and take away from him the fact that there is hope for the future!
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New York City's Population Is Dropping 2.49% Annually!
That's a big number with the percentage change from 2020-2024 sitting at 9.26%
We know that the reasons for leaving range from cost of living, crime, overall quality of life, and most certainly, the invisible hand of state and local governments taking an ever-growing amount of money from us through taxes.
So where are these former New Yorkers going? Many are going to states with more reasonable taxing policies including Florida, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, Tennessee, Alaska, South Dakota, and New Hampshire.
But establishing citizenship in another state is not as easy as living there, with serious proof, for 6 months and a day per year.
These state governments facing a loss of population do not take the situation lightly, and will jump through hoops to disprove your new domicile claim.
You Need To Consult With An Expert!
Enter Chaves, Perlowitz, Luftig Special Counsel Marisa Friedrich, an expert in the area of Tax Controversy.
In our conversation Marisa and I touched on many subjects surrounding the emigration to other states, along with what has to be proven to the auditors so that no demand for taxes is made.
Change of domicile...
The burden of proof falls on the taxpayer, not the government, and for New York State five primary factors need to be proven for the domicile to be considered changed...
If you are thinking about a change in your New York domicile status or are in the middle of a change, you would be well served to speak with an expert on the subject like Marisa Friedrich at Chaves Perlowitz Luftig!
To contact Marisa...
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (212) 791-3747
CPL Website: https://cpllawfirm.com/
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Introducing The Heroes To Heroes Foundation!
Heroes To Heroes Foundation brings our American heroes from suicidal ideation to community reintegration!
Michael Haltman, CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service and Host of Do You Ever Wonder, recently engaged in a discussion with Ron Gold on The Nonprofit Voice radio show aired on Long Island News Radio 103.9 FM.
The focal point of their conversation was the impactful work of the Heroes To Heroes Foundation, a non-denominational 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to successfully saving combat veterans grappling with moral injury upon returning home and facing a significant risk of suicide.
Discover how this foundation provides crucial support to veterans' mental well-being and its mission to alleviate the plight of those who served.
Heroes To Heroes Foundation...
Heroes To Heroes Foundation is a $1MM charity, providing donors of any amount the ability to make a huge impact on our mission.
As an overview, the mission is successfully saving vets returning home suffering moral injury, and who live at serious risk of death by suicide. Our 12-month curriculum focuses on peer support, spiritual reawakening, and reconnection to faith.
Heroes To Heroes Foundation brings these American heroes from suicidal ideation to community reintegration!
HTH is 4-Star Charity Navigator-rated and the efficacy of our program has been validated by a long-term study conducted by Dr. Joseph Currier, a leader in the area of moral injury at the University of South Alabama.
A key to our program is a 10-day Team journey to Israel towards the middle of the year-long program, critical for the peer support, spirituality, and reconnection to faith pieces of our mission. In Israel, the vets travel with 3 members of the IDF who are suffering in much the same way.
These are links for more information.
Video of program participants on the ground in Israel: https://youtu.be/6fid2ZpTbWo?si=d586zNbHpynnJ9WS
An article I wrote about the organization: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/?p=6231
HTH website: https://heroestoheroes.org/
14th Annual HTH Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball Classic: https://heroestoheroes.networkforgood.com/events/69266-heroes-to-heroes-14th-annual-golf-tennis-pickleball-outing
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to speak in more detail.
Mike Haltman
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: (516) 741-4723
The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.