On today’s episode of the Real Estate Diplomat, we're embarking on a truly inspirational journey with Tony and Thera Messina. A couple whose life story reads like an adventure novel, yet it's their heart and purpose that truly captivate. I had the privilege of meeting Tony and Thera in 2023, and it…

Host Aaron Masliansky talks to Rebecca Clower about her transition from a Tampa realtor to a real estate industry leader in Costa Rica. On her journey, she moved from property management to real estate, eventually venturing into property development. She discusses her company, Blue Water Properties…

Welcome back to the Real Estate Diplomat podcast! In this exciting episode, we come to you live from the beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica, specifically from Guanacaste! Joining us on this captivating journey are Linda Hattar, Chairwoman of the Global Real Estate Council for the Chicago Associatio…

In today's insightful episode, host Aaron Masliansky brings you a deep dive into the world of real estate videography with special guest Phil Piszczako. As the seasoned videographer for Dream Town, Phil has a wealth of experience and insights to share. They discuss the importance of video in the in…

Welcome to this week's episode of The Real Estate Diplomat. This episode was recorded on March 8, 2023, just a few days prior to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Many elements of this conversation lend more credence to the idea of crypto becoming a backstop currency, whether it be due to financ…

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down Jennifer LaMell Goldstone from Horwitch, Goldstone & Shaw, Deanne Cooper from Fidelity National Title Insurance and Beth Lewis from CrossCountry Mortgage. We speak about the work of attorneys, title companies and lenders, how these industries support real …

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Dr. Daniel Aschheim. He currently serves as Deputy Consul General at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. He was appointed to this Chicago-based post in September of 2020 where he assumed the role as Consul for Public Diplomacy serving as th…

In this episode, Aaron is was joined by NAR’s Senior Economist, Director of Housing and Commercial Research Gay Cororaton to discuss the impacts the war in Ukraine will have on our industry.

Looking to invest in the Central American region? Ally Rodriguez will be sure to inform you about the know-hows today! In this episode, Aron Masliansky is joined by Ally Rodriguez to provide input in investing globally in Central America. Ally empowers people through education to learn how to buy i…

Commercial real estate is a major driver for foreign direct investment into the United States. Today, Aaron Masliansky is joined by Marc Tropp to share information about commercial lending and how the service can definitely help people that are looking to invest or buy properties, whether they are …

Does owning a home in Greece sound like a good idea? Alison Kalantzis’ got you covered on today’s episode of The Real Estate Diplomat! In this episode, Aaron Masliansky is joined by Alison Kalantzis to share how she ended up owning a home in Greece while living in Chicago. Alison shares her story o…

If you’re interested in investing in real estate or you’re looking to start your entrepreneurial journey in Illinois, then this episode will definitely be helpful for you! On today’s episode of The Real Estate Diplomat, Aaron Masliansky is joined by Laurie Murphy who works as the Acting Director fo…

Interested in investing in the United States? Lauren Cohen’s got you covered on today’s episode of The Real Estate Diplomat! In this episode, Aaron Masliansky is joined by Lauren Cohen to learn about her program of Investing Across Borders. Lauren shares about how she got into the field. Lauren had…

If you’re in Japan and are interested in investing in the US, or vice-versa, this is the episode you need! You’re in luck because for today’s episode we have Stephen J. Anderson, the Commercial Attache' for the US Embassy in Japan, and he’s here to discuss how his line of work turn opportunities in…

In this episode of The Real Estate Diplomat, Chicago Refugee Coalition Executive Director Alisa Roadcup talks about their work and how their operations adapted during the pandemic. Alisa also speaks what brought her to this field of work, and on what composes being a refugee, the effects of the pan…

If you like the warm and beautiful scenery of the tropics, you might want to consider adding Central America to your list. It’s your lucky day because, in today’s episode of The Real Estate Diplomat, we have Michael Cobb to discuss how they build communities in Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Pa…

This week on The Real Estate Diplomat, we are joined by Catherine Tinker of Chicago based Columbian Model and Exhibit Works. The company builds scale models of buildings, mainly for the real estate development market. They have created many of the scale models of buildings that have been built with…

In this episode, we’re going to talk about Kodasema. They are an Estonian company that aims to provide affordable housing by creating modular, movable units called KODA. Prefabricated, sustainable, and available worldwide, these homes have various applications, and joining us today to explain some …

When people think about Cambodia, they usually only have pictures of a third-world country that used to be under civil war and a rogue government. Typically, people would have the common concepts of poverty and underdevelopment attached to the country whenever it is brought up. But is that narrativ…

Imagine sitting on a beach, looking out into the ocean with a cool beverage in hand, palm trees swaying in the wind. Now, you may be wondering, what’s with the sudden visual experiment? Well, that’s because, in this episode of The Real Estate Diplomat, we have Barbara Warren from Noval Properties, …

Have you ever heard of “global real estate”? No worries! Most people weren’t even aware of it until working with international clients became more accessible. And you’re in luck because, in today’s episode of The Real Estate Diplomat, we have Jakeeva Lee, the External Affairs Manager for the Chicag…

Welcome to the Real Estate Diplomat, an American's guide to global real estate looking through a geo-political lens. I’m your host Aaron Masliansky, Realtor at Dream Town Realty and Chairman of the Global Real Estate Council at the Chicago Association of Realtors. In each episode we will explore th…