Large Scale Development and Geographic Expansion with Matt Katsaros of CA Ventures

May 06, 2019 by Phil Coover

Joining Phil Coover on this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast is Matt Katsaros, SVP – Acquisitions of CA Ventures’ subsidiary—CA Residential. CA Ventures is one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the Midwest, and does about $1.5 Billion in real estate development every year. Matt and Phil discuss the history of CA Ventures from its initial niche in student housing to a current portfolio of multiple asset classes and real estate services. Matt shares trends in residential real estate development and investment markets across the U.S.

Founded in 2004, CA Ventures is an international real estate investment management company headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices in Denver, CO, and London. The firm found initial success focusing on off-campus student housing and has delivered almost 50,000 units (or beds) of student accommodation across 40 major university markets. Today the portfolio is diverse spanning multiple asset classes including student, senior and other residential real estate, as well as industrial and office markets.

You can find out more about CA Ventures here: https://ca-ventures.com/

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Episode 31 – Big Data Investments - Todd Stofflet of KIG CRE

September 24, 2018 by Phil Coover

In this episode, Phil sits down with Todd Stofflet, Managing Partner of real estate investment brokerage firm KIG CRE. Investing in big data and using that data to drive better investments, KIG is using predictive analytics in new ways.

Todd Stofflet, Managing Partner, KIG CRE

Chicago-based and Mid-West focused, KIG CRE represents some of the most prominent institutional investors and developers in the multifamily real estate industry. Phil and Todd discuss the firm’s innovative use of data-driven intelligence to make investment decisions. Using open source data including occupancy figures, rental rates and demographic trends, KIG provides investors with valuable analytics. Phil and Todd also explore KIG’s recent “State of the Market” report and current trends in the regional real estate industry.

Visit KIG CRE’s website for more information on the company and their reporting: http://www.kigcre.com/

Episode 29: Dean Marks, Esq. - Sterling Bay

June 27, 2018 by Phil Coover

“Bring us your Biggest Idea” is the mantra of Sterling Bay. Phil sits down with long time Sterling Bay General Counsel and Principal, Dean Marks, to discuss Sterling Bay’s history of big ideas, notable developments, and future massive projects. Starting with a review of the major redevelopments of buildings in the West Loop and Fulton Market areas, including the Google headquarters and former Oprah Harpo Studios turned McDonalds. Then, the conversation turns to the massive project along Chicago’s North portion of the river—Lincoln Yards. Lincoln Yards is grand in both vision and scope, and projects to extend the 606 pedestrian thoroughfare, renovate the existing Metra train station at Clybourn, and create an enormous 70 acre mixed use commercial, residential, and transit focused community where people can live, work and play. This is the site of course where Sterling Bay is trying to lure the Amazon 2nd Headquarters, and building a stadium for sporting and live entertainment events. From there, Phil and Dean talk about the history of Sterling Bay, it’s growth, and it’s fun passion project called Victory Ranch.

Learn more about Sterling Bay HERE

Learn more about Lincoln Yards HERE

Learn more about Victory Ranch HERE

Episode 21 - Bob Cavoto Repost

November 20, 2017 by Phil Coover

Happy Thanksgiving! Phil is out this week to spend time with family, so we are re-broadcasting one of our most popular interviews: A sit down with Bob Cavoto, the founder of 20/20 Foresight Executive Search. Bob comes on to answer all those questions you always wanted to ask an executive recruiter. Bob shoots it straight. Bob explains executive marketing and recruiting, gives career and life advice, and provides a roadmap for how to improve your career and become a C-level executive for real estate companies. It is a fascinating discussion about the job market in commercial real estate and how to market yourself for a C-level executive position. We plan to have Bob come back on in early 2018 for a market update.

Learn more about 20/20 Foresight here: http://www.2020-4.com/

DISCLAIMER – No information contained in this Podcast or on this Website shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and podcast host, the guests, SATC Solution Center L3C, or Schenk Annes Tepper Campbell Ltd. You are urged to speak with your financial, investment, or legal advisors before making any investment or legal decisions.

Episode 8 - Bob Cavoto

March 22, 2017 by Savannah Rountree

Jobs! Careers! Bob Cavoto, the founder of 20/20 Foresight Executive Search, comes on to answer all those questions you always wanted to ask an executive recruiter. Bob shoots it straight. Bob explains executive marketing and recruiting, gives career and life advice, and provides a roadmap for how to improve your career and become a C-level executive for real estate companies. It is a fascinating discussion about the job market in commercial real estate and how to market yourself for a C-level executive position.

Learn more about 20/20 Foresight Executive Search here.

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DISCLAIMER – No information contained in this Podcast or on this Website shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and podcast host, the guests, SATC Solution Center L3C, or Schenk Annes Tepper Campbell Ltd. You are urged to speak with your financial, investment, or legal advisors before making any investment or legal decisions.