Boroughs and Burbs, Season 6, Episode #241, “Rezoning Property: Reaping Its Rewards While Minimizing Its Risks,” explores the opportunities and challenges that come with rezoning real estate. With John McNellis joining the conversation, we’ll look at how rezoning can unlock significant property value and development potential while also creating financial, regulatory, political, and community risks. We’ll discuss how developers evaluate rezoning opportunities, navigate local approvals and community concerns, manage uncertainty, and determine when the potential rewards are worth the risks. John will also share insights from his experience in commercial real estate, including lessons learned from past projects and mistakes. Tune in for a practical conversation about zoning, development, investment, and the decisions that can make or break a real estate opportunity.

Boroughs and Burbs, Season 6, Episode #240, “Beyond the Listing: How AI and Property Intelligence Are Changing the Way We Evaluate Real Estate,” explores how AI and property intelligence are changing the way buyers, investors, agents, and real estate professionals evaluate properties. With Kole Johnson of BridgePoint Intelligence joining the conversation, we’ll look at what public property data can reveal beyond a traditional listing, from assessor and parcel records to permits, ownership changes, storm history, imagery, and property timelines. We’ll also discuss the challenges of fragmented, stale, or mismatched data and why automated scores can sometimes create false certainty. The conversation will examine how professionals can better understand the information behind a property, distinguish meaningful signals from verified facts, and use technology to make more informed real estate decisions.

Boroughs and Burbs, Season 6, Episode #239, “The New 55+: How Lifestyle Is Reshaping Real Estate,” explores how changing lifestyle priorities are influencing today’s 55+ housing and rental market. With Mark Marasciullo and Russell Barksdale joining the conversation, we’ll look at how this generation is redefining what they want from where they live, from convenience and community to amenities, flexibility, and location. Drawing on their experience in 55+ rentals and master-planned communities, we’ll discuss the rise of lifestyle-driven housing, what today’s 55+ residents are looking for, and how developers and real estate professionals are adapting. We’ll also explore what these trends could mean for the future of 55+ housing and real estate.