CedarSt Companies secured $80 million in construction financing from CrossHarbor Capital Partners for The Samuel, a 197-unit Class A apartment development in San Diego's North Park neighborhood, California. The project includes studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units with parking, and is part of CedarSt's larger six-project pipeline in the region totaling 1,514 units. Construction is set to begin in Q3 2024 with completion expected in late 2028. The development benefits from San Diego's Complete Communities program, supporting expedited approvals for residential projects near transit.

Terra secured a $245 million permanent loan for the first phase of Upland Park, a 47-acre transit-oriented mixed-use development in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The project includes 578 apartments in garden-style buildings near major transit and retail hubs, with over 60% of units leased and rents starting at $2,000 per month. The development, on county-owned land under a 97-year ground lease, will also feature retail and commercial space, with plans to begin a second phase of 484 apartments later this year.

The Chelsean New York Hotel, a 158-key property located at 158-162 West 25th Street, was sold for $50 million to Manga Hotel Group, marking their second transaction in New York City within a year. Manga, a Canada-based hotel operator with interests in hospitality and residential real estate, previously acquired the 160-key SoHo 54 Hotel for $56 million. The Chelsean, built in 2001, was originally developed from a site purchased in 1999 for $1.6 million.

Aegon, an international financial services firm, is relocating its headquarters to 125 West 57th Street in New York City's Plaza District, leasing 20,600 square feet in a new 30-story office building. The move is part of Aegon's plan to shift its head office and legal operations from the Netherlands to the U.S., with the company to be renamed Transamerica by January 1, 2028. The lease highlights strong demand for new Class A office space in Manhattan, and Aegon will join other prominent tenants in the building.

CSB Holdings and Tide Realty Capital secured a $50 million loan from Citadel Credit Union to refinance a 29-story office tower at 2000 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The property, acquired last year for $45.5 million at a significant discount, is undergoing a value-add strategy with increased leasing occupancy from 68% to around 77%. The refinancing will pay off a previous loan and fund a $14 million credit reserve for future leasing efforts. The building, constructed in 1973, houses major tenants such as law firm Marshall Dennehey and the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church.

The article discusses the evolving role of judgment versus information in commercial real estate, emphasizing that while AI can provide extensive data and analysis, human judgment remains crucial in decision-making processes such as valuing properties, selecting buyers, assessing comparable sales, and identifying strategic development opportunities. The author highlights that experience and pattern recognition accumulated over decades enable better decisions beyond what AI can offer, especially in complex scenarios involving owner motivations, market conditions, and unique property uses.

Gatsby Florida secured a $118.6 million loan from Cirrus Real Estate Partners to develop The Palm, a speculative luxury office complex in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The eight-story building will include 200,000 square feet of Class A office space, 30,000 square feet of retail space, and an 838-space parking garage. Construction is set to begin soon and complete by 2028. The project aims to capitalize on growing office demand in Palm Beach County as businesses expand beyond Downtown West Palm Beach.

Republic Clothing has signed a 15-year direct lease for 81,000 square feet at 1411 Broadway, a Midtown office tower in New York City, joining other tenants such as Zeta Global and Amorepacific who have also leased significant office space in the building. The 40-story tower recently underwent a $100 million modernization, boosting its appeal and occupancy to 90 percent. Additional tenants include USA Legwear, United Hospital Fund, Withum, and Jacques Moret, with leases and renewals contributing to the building's strong tenant base and modern amenities.

AJ Capital Partners secured a $62.5 million loan to refinance its Graduate by Hilton Nashville hotel, a 205-room property located near Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. The hotel, which opened in late 2019, has shown improved performance following Hilton's takeover of the Graduate brand operations in 2024. Situated in a strong hospitality submarket, the hotel benefits from proximity to key local attractions and amenities, including a rooftop pool and a themed restaurant. AJ Capital has expanded the Graduate brand to 33 hotels near university campuses across the U.S. and the U.K.

Tyko Capital provided a $322 million acquisition and construction loan to Integra Investment for the development of Safe Harbor Rybovich, a 15-acre marina in West Palm Beach, Florida. Integra recently acquired the property and plans to develop it further, potentially including mixed-use elements such as condo towers, office, retail, and restaurants. This project marks Integra's first in West Palm Beach and continues Tyko's investment presence in South Florida, following a previous large loan for a luxury residential project in Miami.

The article discusses the rising distress in the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market, particularly highlighting an all-time high distress rate in office properties and a significant maturity wall approaching in 2026. While some experts remain optimistic due to strong new loan origination and market adaptability, others warn of challenges from problematic loans, elevated interest rates, and economic pressures. The bifurcation between office and multifamily assets is notable, with multifamily facing stagnant incomes and rising costs, while office shows signs of recovery in certain markets. Key metro areas like Minneapolis and Denver exhibit high distress levels, and upcoming maturities in New York, Boston, and San Francisco pose further risks. The overall outlook depends on economic conditions, refinancing availability, and the ability to manage loan maturities and property performance.

Rich Hill, senior managing director at Principal Asset Management, discusses the current state and future outlook of commercial real estate markets in 2026. He highlights that REITs are signaling a transition from recovery to expansion, indicating the early stages of a long cycle. Hill emphasizes the housing mismatch in the U.S., with oversupply in some markets and undersupply in others, particularly for Class A apartments. He notes the lagging distress in CMBS and the attractiveness of private CRE credit due to stable, income-driven returns and conservative underwriting. Hill advises a diversified housing strategy including Class A, build-to-rent, student housing, senior housing, and manufactured housing to capitalize on market alpha opportunities amid a cycle marked by winners and losers.

The article highlights robust activity in the U.S. commercial real estate market, focusing on significant office lease renewals and expansions in New York, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Florida, alongside major multifamily and senior living housing developments in New Jersey, New York, and California. It also notes a surge in proptech investment driven by AI, increased demand for industrial space in Southern California's defense manufacturing hubs, and signs of stabilization in life sciences real estate. Overall, the market shows resilience and growth across office, multifamily, mixed use, and industrial sectors.

KPC Group, led by Dr. Kali Chaudhuri, is working to revive the stalled Oceanwide Plaza mixed-use development in Downtown Los Angeles, California, which includes condos, a hotel, and retail space. The project, known as the 'Graffiti Towers' due to extensive graffiti on its balconies, is undergoing a challenging cleanup process. KPC acquired the property through a bankruptcy auction and aims to complete the $850 million project within set deadlines. The firm is also developing the Kali Hotel in Inglewood, California, and has explored other large-scale projects, including a potential skyscraper site in New York City that was ultimately abandoned due to structural concerns. KPC is focusing on maintaining the original design to expedite entitlements and plans to market the condos to international investors.

Aggregate Real Estate Investors acquired an 11-building industrial and retail portfolio in Northern Virginia for $58 million. The portfolio includes four business complexes in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, totaling 320,000 square feet and 94 percent leased to over 90 tenants from various industries. Key assets include the West Fairfax Commerce Center, University Commerce Center, Dulles Trade Center, and McLean Commerce Center. Aggregate plans upgrades and new management initiatives while focusing on value-add deals in the Mid-Atlantic region.

New Jersey developer Yisroel Berger secured a $70 million nonrecourse, interest-only loan from Dwight Investment Management to refinance the Cosmo 440 multifamily tower in Newark, NJ. The 25-story building, which underwent a gut renovation funded by a previous $60 million loan, features 216 units including affordable housing and amenities such as a concierge, coworking lounge, fitness center, playground, and a parking garage with EV charging. The project revitalizes a long-vacant tower in Newark's South Ward, near transit and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Cortland sold the 812-unit Portofino Place Apartments, a garden-style multifamily rental complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, for $208 million, marking a loss compared to its 2021 purchase price. The property, consisting of 34 three-story buildings on nearly 40 acres, was acquired by Fairfield Residential with financing backed by Freddie Mac. This sale is among the largest multifamily transactions in South Florida this year, following another significant sale by Cortland of the Uptown Boca Villas.

Westbridge Realty Group has filed plans to build three 99-unit residential buildings in the Bronx's Soundview neighborhood, totaling 297 units. These projects are part of a broader trend in New York City to cap multifamily developments at 99 units to benefit from the 485-x tax incentive and avoid costly wage mandates for projects with 100 or more units. Similar 99-unit projects are also being developed in other Bronx neighborhoods, reflecting a growing pattern of mid-sized multifamily residential construction in the area.

Sancta, a reformer Pilates studio, has signed a seven-year lease for a 2,350-square-foot ground-floor retail space at 124 Hudson Street in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood, New York. The location is part of a boutique condominium building near the Holland Tunnel and Hudson River waterfront, with an asking rent of $150 per square foot. Sancta's inaugural studio is expected to open in 2027.

Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School has signed a 15-year lease for a 77,000-square-foot former Catholic school building in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York, to establish a new high school starting in fall 2027. The facility includes a gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and outdoor recreation areas, providing a unique educational space that supports the school's mission and growth. The lease was negotiated with the Redemptorist Fathers of New York, and the property offers specialized amenities and transit accessibility.

Spacial, a Palo Alto-based startup founded in 2024, has hired AI researcher Ravid Shwartz-Ziv as a scientific adviser to enhance its AI-powered platform that converts 2D architectural drawings into 3D, code-compliant construction documents. The platform aims to produce permit-ready engineering documents quickly and accurately, addressing the construction industry's lack of standards for AI-generated plan validation. Spacial secured $10 million in funding in 2025 by demonstrating its technology's ability to reduce rework and accelerate construction workflows.

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh expressed concerns about persistent inflation and emphasized the Fed's commitment to its 2 percent inflation target without indicating an imminent interest rate hike. He highlighted the importance of disciplined policy and noted that underlying inflation trends have not significantly improved. The Federal Open Market Committee maintained interest rates between 3.5 and 3.75 percent, with the next meeting scheduled for mid-September. Market expectations suggest a 50 percent chance of a rate increase.

The Drake Group secured a $32 million refinancing loan from Knighthead Funding for its newly built 62-unit multifamily community called Cerca in Glenview, Illinois. The loan pays off previous construction debt and preferred equity, supporting the property's amenities and ground-floor retail space. The property benefits from proximity to mass transit and includes features such as a fitness center, conference rooms, a dog spa, and grilling stations.

The article discusses Rob Whiting, co-founder and CEO of Boom, a proptech company focused on rental financial services for residential property managers, particularly in single-family rental, manufactured housing, and multifamily sectors. Boom offers products for rent reporting, applicant screening, and leasing management, serving major partners like American Homes 4 Rent and Manage America. The article also highlights Rob's background, Boom's role in compliance and tenant screening, and upcoming industry events. The company is based in Austin, Texas.

Havas Health has renewed and expanded its lease at 200 Madison Avenue, a Class A office building in Midtown Manhattan, New York, increasing its space by 64,657 square feet to a total of 254,118 square feet across five floors. The lease extends through 2041, reflecting the building's recent repositioning with enhanced amenities such as a large amenity center and updated lobby. The expansion highlights the building's appeal and the strong office leasing market in Manhattan, where availability has decreased to its lowest since 2020.

Meridian Group and Harrison Street Asset Management, along with HLM Associates, acquired a five-building office portfolio totaling 431,000 square feet in the Westfields submarket of Fairfax County, Virginia. The acquisition targets national security, defense, and intelligence firms, with plans to enhance secure-facility capabilities and modernize infrastructure. This marks Meridian's first investment in secure, mission-critical facilities, aiming to serve government contractors and technology companies. The portfolio was sold by an affiliate of the RMR Group for approximately $67 million.

A joint venture between Stratford Partners and LLJ acquired the 189-unit Pacifica Palms Apartments in Escondido, northern San Diego County, California, for $33.6 million. The gated multifamily complex, built over 60 years ago, offers a rare value-add opportunity in a supply-constrained submarket with low vacancy and rising rents due to increasing home prices and rental demand. The San Diego multifamily market remains tight, with vacancy at 4.2% and average rents of $2,832 per month, supporting continued upward pressure on rental prices.

Walmart has signed a 16-year lease for a newly completed 130,150-square-foot warehouse in Medley, Florida, and plans to occupy the entire property. The warehouse, developed by Seagis Property Group, features significant loading infrastructure and was completed in 2023. Additionally, Walmart purchased a 24-acre parcel in Palm Beach County, Florida, to build a superstore and renewed an 83,342-square-foot industrial lease in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Havas Health has renewed and expanded its lease at 200 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York, securing a total of 254,118 square feet of office space across five floors in a 26-story building. The 15-year lease extension reflects the company's long-term commitment to the location, which features recent renovations including a new indoor-outdoor amenity center. The building is owned by George Comfort & Sons along with partners and includes other tenants such as architecture and law firms, as well as retail brands.

Jo-Ann Obergfell, a local real estate investor, purchased a 51-unit multifamily property at 59 Bogart Street in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for $30 million from T30 Capital. The building, originally industrial and converted to residential lofts in 2005, features one- to three-bedroom units and amenities such as a lounge, gym, bike room, and communal outdoor spaces. The property is transit-oriented, located above the L train's Morgan Avenue station, and attracted significant investor interest due to its location and recent residential conversion.

Savills is expanding its office space in New York City by leasing 20,481 square feet at 560 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East for a five-year term. The new lease will house Savills' program and project management group and is part of the firm's recent platform expansion. The building has seen over 110,000 square feet of leasing activity this year, including deals with hedge funds and investment firms.

Vivmark Residential, formed from the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring seven apartment complexes totaling over 1,800 units in Northern California near San Francisco for $741.8 million. This move reinforces the company's focus on coastal markets, particularly in the Bay Area, following the largest publicly traded REIT merger in history valued at $71 billion.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has established a Business Advisory Council comprising 15 business leaders, including real estate figures like RXR's Scott Rechler, to provide feedback on private sector needs and support economic growth. The council aims to sustain high employment and office leasing momentum in the city, focusing on sectors such as finance, tech, and life sciences. This initiative follows some controversy over a pied-à-terre tax and reflects ongoing collaboration between the mayor's office and private industry leaders to enhance New York City's business environment.

Arca Financial Group has signed a five-year lease for 7,500 square feet of prebuilt office space at 60 Madison Avenue in Midtown South, Manhattan, New York City. The building continues to attract tenants seeking premium office space, with recent leases including technology and AI firms. The average asking rent in the area is $85.73 per square foot as of Q2 2026.

Matthew Lesser, a New York City native and senior partner at Leslie Garfield, specializes in townhouse real estate, having led major deals including multi-million dollar sales of townhouses in Manhattan's West Village and Lenox Hill. With a career spanning over $2.5 billion in residential, commercial, and institutional real estate, Lesser emphasizes the rewarding nature of overseeing projects from purchase to sale and has contributed to the growth of Leslie Garfield into a leading townhouse brokerage firm.

The article reflects on the seasonal quietness of New York City during the summer, exploring why many residents leave for vacation spots like the Hamptons, Connecticut, and Maine. It highlights the importance of transportation access in New York real estate decisions, as buyers often consider proximity to airports and tunnels for easy travel. The piece captures the love-hate relationship New Yorkers have with the city, emphasizing the joy of returning home after time away and the appeal of having an escape from urban life.

A senior housing portfolio consisting of two properties with a total of 545 units in San Jose and Roseville, California, was sold for $94.1 million to American Healthcare REIT. The portfolio includes Sonrisa Senior Living in Roseville and The Watermark at Almaden in San Jose, both offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. These modern communities feature various amenities and are located in affluent markets with strong demographic growth projections for seniors. The sale highlights strong institutional interest in senior living assets in desirable locations with limited new supply.

KCI Technologies is relocating its corporate headquarters within Maryland, moving about 300 employees from Sparks to Hunt Valley by leasing 53,344 square feet at the North Park business complex. The move is planned for the second quarter of 2027 and aims to keep the company near the Interstate 83 corridor for employee convenience. This lease follows recent acquisitions and improvements by St. John Properties at North Park, which also saw Solar Gaines lease space earlier in the year.

The U.S. life sciences real estate market is currently oversupplied with high vacancy rates and declining rents, but improving funding conditions and a sharply reduced construction pipeline are setting the stage for recovery. Inventory has grown significantly, but new construction has slowed dramatically, with future projects mostly pre-leased or build-to-suit. Capital markets are reopening with increased investment sales and venture capital funding, particularly in North America. Key hubs like San Diego County face high vacancy despite large inventory, while Los Angeles and Orange County show low vacancy and potential for industrial and office conversions. The market is moving from correction to stabilization, with underwriting focused on tenant credit and occupancy.

Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence research startup founded in 2025, has leased 21,500 square feet at 79 Fifth Avenue in New York City, occupying the entire fourth floor of the office building near Union Square. The company, valued at $12 billion, is expanding from San Francisco to the East Coast, with the lease negotiated by JLL and Newmark representatives. The building also houses tenants like Capgemini America, Hulu, The New School, and Free People retail store.

Pizza Napoli has signed a 15-year lease for a 2,500-square-foot retail space at 383 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, New York, replacing a previous pizzeria. The location benefits from strong foot traffic and proximity to a cannabis dispensary, NY Cannabis Company, indicating a positive trade area for food and beverage users on Fifth Avenue.

Two nonprofit tenants, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and Fundraise Up, have leased office space at 100-104 Fifth Avenue, a 20-story office building near Manhattan’s Union Square in New York City. Biohub secured 10,666 square feet on the ninth floor, relocating from a nearby office, while Fundraise Up took 9,522 square feet on the seventh floor, moving from Brooklyn. These leases bring the building to full occupancy, which also houses other tenants such as fintech and investment firms.

Queens is experiencing a tightening multifamily rental market with vacancy rates dropping and a significant decline in new construction due to regulatory changes and developer pauses. However, recent rezoning initiatives like One LIC and the Jamaica Neighborhood plan are expected to spur a construction boom, potentially adding thousands of new multifamily units within the next few years.

Citadel Care Centers has begun construction on a new skilled nursing facility in North Miami Beach, Florida, backed by a $50.9 million loan from PNC Bank. The four-story development will include a parking garage and is situated on a 3.2-acre site. The project reflects growing demand in Florida's senior housing market, which has seen occupancy rates rise to over 90% and increased sales activity in assisted living properties. Recent notable transactions include a $140 million sale of a retirement home property in Delray Beach and a $62 million purchase of a 136-unit facility in Boynton Beach.

DO Capital Group secured $50 million in construction financing from BHI to develop The District at Jurupa Valley, a 239.2-acre mixed-use master-planned community in Jurupa Valley, California. The project includes nearly 1,200 housing units, retail spaces, a 122-room hotel, logistics elements, a business park, and public parkland. Bridge Logistics Properties also acquired over 68 acres for an industrial facility within the development.

Midwood Investment & Development, a New York City-based private real estate firm, has appointed Aarthi Bansidhar as its new chief financial officer to lead financial strategy and capital planning across its national portfolio. Current projects include a 25-unit condominium development on Manhattan's Upper East Side and a 31-story multifamily rental building in Philadelphia, reflecting the firm's growth in residential and office assets.

Law firm Nutter is expanding its office space at the Durst Organization's 5 Grand Central East building in Manhattan, New York City, increasing its footprint to 11,438 square feet. The expansion reflects strong demand for Class A office space in the Grand Central East submarket, which has seen a 127% increase in demand since 2021, driven by finance, insurance, and real estate tenants. Durst is investing $16 million in capital improvements at the building, including new HVAC and building management systems, as part of its commitment to the area.

Seattle has passed a law requiring multifamily landlords to fully disclose all rental costs, including rent, fees, and utilities, in leases and online listings starting July 1, 2027. This legislation aims to increase transparency and affordability for renters by showing the total monthly housing cost upfront, addressing the issue of hidden 'junk fees.' The move reflects a broader regulatory trend across states and at the federal level to regulate rental fees and protect consumers. The law also mandates shorter leases and stronger enforcement of rental regulations, impacting multifamily property owners and investors by requiring clearer fee disclosure and marketing practices.

Sheppard, a top U.S. law firm, has signed a lease for 107,224 square feet at a planned trophy office redevelopment at 2033 K Street NW in Washington, D.C., set to be completed in July 2029. The redevelopment involves expanding and modernizing the existing building to meet the demand for large, high-quality office spaces in the city, particularly for law firms. The project highlights the ongoing bifurcation in D.C.'s office market between distressed properties and a shortage of premium office space.

Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has won approval from the state to demolish 985 Fifth Avenue after suing to end rent-stabilized leases, a prerequisite for redevelopment. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission approved plans in 2023 to replace the 25-story rental building with luxury condominiums. Spitzer's company has been advancing the project, which includes designs for 25 condo units, despite previous delays caused by the state's Division of Homes and Community Renewal.

The Samueli family is developing OCVibe, a $5 billion mixed-use district in Anaheim, California, featuring a 50,000-square-foot market hall called Katella Commons with over 35 dining concepts, including five new international food options. The project includes residential, office, hotel, and entertainment components designed to create a vibrant, year-round destination. Key features opening in 2027 include a concert hall and a six-story office building, with the full 100-acre development expected to be completed by 2033, offering more than 2,500 residences and extensive parks and entertainment venues.

Hawkins Way Capital has acquired multiple student housing properties in Manhattan, New York, including Loeb Hall near Union Square for $51.5 million, as part of its Found Study portfolio. The firm plans to renovate and reposition these assets to provide high-quality student accommodations in a strong urban market. These acquisitions follow previous purchases of other student housing buildings in Manhattan, reflecting Hawkins' strategic expansion in this sector.

SummerHill Apartment Communities secured $123.5 million in construction financing, including a $96.5 million senior loan and $27 million in preferred equity, to develop a 251-unit multifamily apartment community in San Carlos, California. The project includes 38 affordable housing units and is positioned to benefit from the strong multifamily market in the San Francisco Bay Area, driven by technology and life science industries, high occupancy rates, and rent growth.

Genius Sports, a sports analytics and technology company, is relocating its U.S. headquarters to 1290 Avenue of the Americas in New York City, signing a 10-year lease for 53,000 square feet on the sixth floor. This move significantly expands their office space from their previous 28,000-square-foot location in West Chelsea. The building, owned primarily by Vornado Realty Trust with a minority stake held by the Trump Organization, recently underwent a $45 million renovation and is now 95 percent occupied, housing several other business and investment firms.

SJC Ventures sold the newly completed Whole Foods-anchored retail center called Doral Marketplace in Doral, Florida, for $83 million. The 89,000-square-foot strip mall includes tenants such as Whole Foods, J. Crew Factory, Ulta Beauty, and Shake Shack. The buyer, Traditions Management, a senior living community operator, assumed a $50 million loan. Retail leasing in Miami-Dade County remains strong with rising rents and low vacancy rates, and over 1.3 million square feet of retail space is under construction, including another Whole Foods location in South Beach.

KeyBank has expanded and renewed its office lease at 1301 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, New York, increasing its footprint to 112,924 square feet across multiple floors in a 15-year deal. The transaction was strategic to accommodate growth, keep teams together, and upgrade the workplace, establishing a prominent New York City headquarters. The building, managed by Elecor Properties, also houses other major tenants like Piper Sandler.

Mac Cosmetics has signed a lease for a 5,325-square-foot retail space at 579 Broadway in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood, relocating just two blocks from its current location. The new flagship store will occupy ground and lower-level space in a five-story building, with possession starting in January. The lease was negotiated by Cushman & Wakefield, and the landlord is Lord Shivas Properties. The location is in a prime retail corridor with high rents and neighboring luxury brands.

Two tenants at Mitsui Fudosan America's 1251 Avenue of the Americas office building in Midtown Manhattan, New York, have expanded or extended their leases. Law firm DLA Piper expanded by 41,600 square feet on the 29th floor with an 8.5-year term, totaling 210,000 square feet. Insurance company Ascot Group signed a 12-year extension for 44,100 square feet on the 43rd floor. Other recent leases include LGT Capital Partners and Trust Company of the West expanding their office space in the building.

InfiniG, a Los Gatos, California-based enterprise cellular platform for commercial real estate, raised $5.2 million in seed funding to expand its mobile coverage as a service (MCaaS) product. The platform enables building owners to deploy neutral-host, multicarrier indoor cellular coverage using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), reducing costs and complexity compared to traditional systems. InfiniG targets a wide range of buildings including hospitals, hotels, offices, and warehouses, aiming to modernize cellular coverage beyond large venues. The funding will support scaling, automation, and integration with mobile operators, with a focus on critical infrastructure and AI-enabled systems.

Ash Staging is a luxury staging and model residence design firm with over 15 years of experience, specializing in imbuing personality and character into residential and commercial spaces to enhance market appeal. The company operates on both the East and West Coasts, notably staging high-end penthouses in New York and Los Angeles, and has recently launched Room Service, an on-demand interior decorating service for hospitality, commercial, and residential properties that offers fast, cohesive design solutions.