Transforming Cities Podcast
1) RW25: Lessons from +200 Lease-Ups in Tough Markets
**Summary:**It’s 2025, and the market is tough. Lease-ups are stalling, demand is soft, and developers are left wondering why their buildings aren’t filling. In this episode of Real Wins, Mike and Tor...Show More
2) RW24: Stop the Bleed: Auditing for Underperforming Properties
When a property starts underperforming, vacancy creeps up, leads dry out, and concessions spiral, every day becomes more costly. Often, the onsite team is simply too close to the issue to see what is ...Show More
3) Empowered Returns – Christina Stacy of Urban Institute
On this episode of Empowered Returns, Mike welcomes Dr. Christina Stacy from the Urban Institute to tackle one of the most hotly debated issues in housing policy—rent control. Together, they unpack cu...Show More
4) RW23: How Boutique Buildings Compete with Institutions
On this episode, Chris and Michael DiMella delve into the world of boutique real estate development, discussing how smaller developers can effectively compete with larger institutional players. They e...Show More
5) RW22: Why Generic Logos Hurt Your Property Brand
In this episode, Chris and Michael discuss the critical importance of branding in the real estate industry, emphasizing the need for differentiation and a comprehensive brand identity. They explore th...Show More
6) ER05: The Pricing Playbook for Maximized Revenue
On this episode of Empowered Returns, Tori and Mike discuss in depth how to set competitive condo prices without leaving money on the table.If you find this and our other episodes helpful, please like...Show More
7) From 95% to 100%: The Developer’s Guide to True Stabilization
On this episode of Empowered Returns, Mike and Tori welcome CHARLESGATE President of Property Management Todd Mikelonis to discuss the question: whoever wrote the rule on 95% occupancy, and how to cre...Show More
8) Real Wins - Reputation Scores and Property Visibility
On this episode of Real Wins, multifamily marketer Tori Lewandowski joins me while we break down the critical role of reputation scores in property visibility. We go beyond the basics and discuss real...Show More
9) Real Wins - Multifamily Rapid Fire with Chris
On this episode of Real Wins, Chris takes the hot seat as Tori fires off rapid-fire questions on residential real estate GTM. From industry frustrations to overlooked opportunities, Chris shares his u...Show More
10) Empowered Returns - The Real Problem with Most Real Estate Agencies Selling New Developments
On this episode of Empowered Returns, we’re addressing a big problem for developers: real estate agencies who focus more on their own image than selling your project. If you find this and our other ep...Show More