An Interview with Aron Weiner, originally published in Authority Magazine The commercial real estate industry is a dynamic and challenging landscape that offers enormous potential for success. However, it requires a unique blend of skills, knowledge, and aptitude to...

Carlos Flores fell off his bicycle and broke one of its wheels when he was 7 years old. His father, Juan, pulled out a wrench from his tool box and showed him how to fix it. At first, Carlos found the lessons from his construction worker father annoying, but as he...

Change is good. It could be a little scary, but ultimately the anxiety brought on by the unknown gives way to success fueled by nose-to-the-grindstone work, solid planning and impeccable knowledge of the sector you are trying to conquer.That was the case when LRE...

We had a rough few years. The COVID-19 pandemic presented the entire world with challenges for which it was not ready. Many of us became ill, we lost loved ones, we shut down and were forced to isolate at home.Speaking strictly from a business standpoint, it could...

I love living in a big city.Everything you might need is mere minutes away – theaters, shopping, sporting events, big-name concerts, museums, downtown, distinct neighborhoods, a bevy of outdoor recreation activities.And the restaurants! As a foodie, I love the idea of...

Akki Patel, 44, is the founder and CEO of LRE & Companies, developers and real estate investors who specialize in ground development and community building. The entrepreneur, whose diverse experience and expertise span more than two decades, lives in San Francisco...

Going on a family vacation, taking time out for a couple’s weekend, or even traveling for business purposes can be exciting. If you’re handling the planning, you’re probably browsing hotel websites, looking for one with the most appealing amenities.   While...

There are no easy solutions to the homelessness issue that affects many of our communities across the country. In California alone, the population is estimated at 172,000, or 30 percent of all homeless people in the United States, according to 2022 data from the U.S....

If you could design a new resort complex, what would you build in addition to a pool and fitness center? How about a few pickleball courts? With the astounding number of seasoned players and new ones joining the sport all the time, many holiday makers are looking for...

How long has it been since you’ve played a game of miniature golf? Maybe you tried it as a child or it’s a family activity you and your children enjoy. Then again, maybe you’ve never played it and you want to try it out.  Whatever your familiarity with minigolf,...