From 9-to-5 to 24/7: Why downtowns are ready for a revival
I never expected to build a career in real estate. In 1995, while working as a corporate banker, I was given an ultimatum: transition into real estate or face termination. It wasn’t part of my plan, but I jumped in, and my very first deal — an $8 million construction loan for a grocery-anchored shopping center in Massachusetts — changed the way I saw this industry. As the development sprang up, it injected fresh energy into a fading neighborhood, delivering new businesses, jobs and excitement.…
I never expected to build a career in real estate. In 1995, while working as a corporate banker, I was given an ultimatum: transition into real estate or face termination. It wasn’t part of my plan, but I jumped in, and my very first deal — an $8 million construction loan for a grocery-anchored shopping center in Massachusetts — changed the way I saw this industry.
As the development sprang up, it injected fresh energy into a fading neighborhood, delivering new businesses, jobs and excitement.… What's Your Reaction?
