Slice of Real Estate

Real Reports Shift in Market Dynamics in Feb 2025 Survey Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/g-zUtegF “Higher inventory levels are giving buyers more options and greater negotiating power, but affordability still remains the biggest hurdle in today’s market.” — Tamir Poleg Chairman and CEO at Real “As more homes come on to the market agents are advising sellers to set realistic price expectations and, in some cases, invest in upgrades to attract buyers.” — Sharran Srivatsaa, President at Real #SoRENews

Excel Group and Ares Partner on $1B Hotel Investment Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gXJqWuiC “This transaction is a pivotal milestone for Excel that builds on our team’s exceptional work to date.” – Shoham Amin, Founder and Principal at Excel Group “We are excited to partner with Shoham Amin and the Excel team… and to strategically add hotels to the existing portfolio.” – Jamie Sunday, Co-head of Real Estate Secondaries at Ares Management Corporation “Park Madison is very pleased to help consummate this transaction between Ares and Excel…” – Brian Di Salvo, Partner at Park Madison Partners #SoRENews

Ownright Launches with $4.5M to Modernize Real Estate Law Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gaSXGJZa "Our rebrand to Ownright goes beyond a name change—it’s our commitment to a smarter, seamless real estate law experience." — Robert Saunders, CEO at Ownright “We believe Ownright is solving a critical gap in the market by making real estate law more transparent and accessible to home buyers and sellers.” — Courtney Cooper, Partner at Alate Partners “At Ownright, we believe legal services shouldn’t feel intimidating—they should feel like getting trusted advice from a friendly neighbour.” — Mateo D., Brand Designer at Ownright #SoRENews

Orion Group Partners with Agentis Plumbing Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gZMqW2Yt “Agentis Plumbing has built a strong legacy of delivering high-quality service and staying committed to our employees, customers, and the community in the Lehigh Valley.” — Nate Agentis, former owner at Agentis Plumbing “We’re fortunate to have a partner like Agentis that brings the talent, knowledge, and experience to help us expedite our goal.” — Steve Fluck, Company President at Astra Service Partners #SoRENews

Occuspace Secures $6M Series A to Expand Occupancy Tech Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gPU3cUFp “Raising Series A financing will accelerate our growth across one of the largest asset classes in the world.” — Nic Halverson, Co-founder & CEO at Occuspace “Occuspace is transforming the way real estate decision makers access and utilize key data about how physical space is being used.” — Michael Rockhold, Principal at Lewis & Clark Ventures “We’re excited to continue our support of Occuspace as they define the future of space utilization.” — Matthew Ohlman, General Partner at Shadow Ventures #SoRENews

Lone Wolf Technologies Launches 'Relationships' to Simplify CRM Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gFDp5Ym5 "We've spent countless hours trying to master complex CRM systems when all we need is a straightforward way to manage client relationships. Relationships will give us a tool that works the way we naturally work, without all the unnecessary features that just get in the way." – Laurie Davis, CEO at Better Homes & Gardens Luxury Lifestyle Properties Partner Real Estate "Real estate agents don't just manage contacts, they build relationships. We studied how agents manage their relationships and designed a system that enhances their natural workflow instead of forcing them to change how they work." – Sean Wheeler, Chief Technology Officer at Lone Wolf Technologies #SoRENews

divcon Launches Pulse to Unify Data Center Ops Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gtWj3Nte “Divcon Pulse goes beyond just collecting data—it provides complete transparency into critical environment conditions while intelligently managing the immense flow of operational data that these facilities generate. By delivering real-time, actionable insights, Pulse empowers operators to make informed decisions that drive significant energy savings, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure maximum uptime.” — Kevin Timmons, CEO at Divcon #SoRENews

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Launches Curbio-Powered Service Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gcD34xyd "Providing Curbio as a resource will make it easier and more convenient for our buyers to get their homes move-in ready and for our sellers to prepare their homes." — Chris Hill, Operating Principal at Keller Williams Boston Northwest “Curbio is proud to provide Keller Williams Boston Northwest buyers and sellers a convenient option for making their homes move-in ready.” — Matthew Siegal, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Curbio #SoRENews

QXO to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply in $11B Deal Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gC2ybCFt "Acquiring Beacon is a key milestone in our plan to create substantial shareholder value and establish QXO as a leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry." — Brad Jacobs, Chairman & CEO at QXO "After evaluating strategic alternatives, we concluded that this transaction offers the best value and certainty for our shareholders." — Stuart Randle, Chairman at Beacon Building Products "Beacon has successfully transformed its business, and we are excited for the next chapter of growth with QXO." — Julian Francis, President & CEO at Beacon #SoRENews

Davidson Bogel Real Estate Brokers Sale of Irving Industrial Property Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gQgTZHbu “This transaction highlights the continued demand for well-located industrial service facilities in the DFW metroplex. We were proud to represent the seller in this transaction and look forward to seeing Ambient Capital capitalize on the investment’s future upside.” — David Guinn, SIOR, Partner at Davidson Bogel Real Estate #SoRENews