Deals and Developments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:14:53 -0400 https://www.dykema.com/services/practices/real-estate/index.html en-us © 2026 Deals and Developments yes b5a461cb-2085-5046-ae94-fc040f075480 Dykema episodic false Interest rates are rising, post-pandemic investments are cooling, and the future of the office is still unclear. The commercial real estate sector is facing plenty of big questions, and answering these questions means navigating its complex legal landscape.

 

Welcome to Deals and Developments, a real estate podcast from the Dykema law firm. Join us as we dive into the latest legal trends and topics shaping the future of commercial real estate, sharing practical advice and strategic insights to keep you one step ahead across every area of the industry.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) real estate, deals, development, developments, dykema, estate, Dykema https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kjbwip3rwi1sdfj6fvvlap1l83k9?.jpg Deals and Developments https://www.dykema.com/services/practices/real-estate/index.html 5 Things I Learned in 50 Years of Legal Practice 5 Things I Learned in 50 Years of Legal Practice What lessons can a 50-year veteran of law offer to young and seasoned attorneys alike? Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, sits down with Carl Rashid to discuss key insights you only get from five decades in the legal world.

Listen as Dan and Carl dive into the importance of gaining diverse experience, actively participating in community and bar associations, and mastering the art of client development and communication. From student prosecutor programs to the nuances of client relationships, this advice will be invaluable for attorneys at any stage of their career.

Find more on Dan here.

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]]> What lessons can a 50-year veteran of law offer to young and seasoned attorneys alike? Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, sits down with Carl Rashid to discuss key insights you only get from five decades in the legal world.

Listen as Dan and Carl dive into the importance of gaining diverse experience, actively participating in community and bar associations, and mastering the art of client development and communication. From student prosecutor programs to the nuances of client relationships, this advice will be invaluable for attorneys at any stage of their career.

Find more on Dan here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group.

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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-16850907 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1387 1 10 full false Are forever chemicals changing the rules of land transactions? Are forever chemicals changing the rules of land transactions? With over 15,000 known compounds, the growing ubiquity of PFAS—the so-called “forever chemicals”—presents regulators with the daunting task of translating a loosely understood set of chemicals into guidance for the protection of human health.

Grant Gilezan, leader of Dykema’s Environmental practice group, sits down with Wayne Amber, Principal at Geosyntec Consultants, to discuss the implications these hazardous substances may have for real estate due diligence strategies.

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]]> With over 15,000 known compounds, the growing ubiquity of PFAS—the so-called “forever chemicals”—presents regulators with the daunting task of translating a loosely understood set of chemicals into guidance for the protection of human health.

Grant Gilezan, leader of Dykema’s Environmental practice group, sits down with Wayne Amber, Principal at Geosyntec Consultants, to discuss the implications these hazardous substances may have for real estate due diligence strategies.

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Find more on Grant here.

Find more on Wayne and Geosyntec here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-15658923 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 858 1 9 full false What do real estate investors need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act? What do real estate investors need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act? In real estate, complex ownership structures have long been a part of the game. But the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) earlier this year has presented a new set of potential challenges and opportunities. Teresa Ereon Giltner and Kacy Cigarroa discuss what investors need to understand about the CTA, how it applies to them, and how to navigate its complexities to ensure their holdings remain compliant and transparent.


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]]> In real estate, complex ownership structures have long been a part of the game. But the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) earlier this year has presented a new set of potential challenges and opportunities. Teresa Ereon Giltner and Kacy Cigarroa discuss what investors need to understand about the CTA, how it applies to them, and how to navigate its complexities to ensure their holdings remain compliant and transparent.


Find more on Teresa here.

Find more on Kacy here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-15509938 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1578 1 8 full false When will interest rates finally cool off? Here’s what one commercial lender predicts for 2024. When will interest rates finally cool off? Here’s what one commercial lender predicts for 2024. The historically low interest rates of the early pandemic years are firmly in the rearview mirror. The Fed’s decision to raise rates a whopping 11 times between 2022 and 2023 has created a lending environment that has many borrowers feeling uneasy about how to navigate deals in the year ahead. 

Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, sits down with Dave Skaff, head of Old National Bank’s commercial real estate division, to dust off the crystal ball and try to forecast what to expect from the Fed in the coming months, how it will affect dealmaking, and key lending trends you need to know about. 


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To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> The historically low interest rates of the early pandemic years are firmly in the rearview mirror. The Fed’s decision to raise rates a whopping 11 times between 2022 and 2023 has created a lending environment that has many borrowers feeling uneasy about how to navigate deals in the year ahead. 

Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, sits down with Dave Skaff, head of Old National Bank’s commercial real estate division, to dust off the crystal ball and try to forecast what to expect from the Fed in the coming months, how it will affect dealmaking, and key lending trends you need to know about. 


Find more on Dan here.

Find more on Dave and Old National here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-14640074 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1280 1 7 full false How does a national law firm decide where to open a new office? How does a national law firm decide where to open a new office? Whether you’re a multinational corporation looking to attract talent, or a startup who just wants a space to host clients, deciding when, where, and how to open an office is a meticulous, often tedious process. How do you foster a collaborative culture? Navigate lease terms? Account for future growth?

Bob Linton sits down with Dykema Chief Operating Officer Paul Boken to discuss the market trends, negotiation tactics, and strategic maneuvers our own firm leverages when deciding on a new office space.

Find more on Bob here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group.

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]]> Whether you’re a multinational corporation looking to attract talent, or a startup who just wants a space to host clients, deciding when, where, and how to open an office is a meticulous, often tedious process. How do you foster a collaborative culture? Navigate lease terms? Account for future growth?

Bob Linton sits down with Dykema Chief Operating Officer Paul Boken to discuss the market trends, negotiation tactics, and strategic maneuvers our own firm leverages when deciding on a new office space.

Find more on Bob here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group.

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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-14601789 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1504 1 6 full false Where does the money for affordable housing come from? Where does the money for affordable housing come from? How do you bridge the gap between development costs and what low-income renters can afford? Among other sources, public funding efforts play a big role in ensuring access to safe and stable housing options for those less fortunate. Rochelle Lento and Jarrod Smith, leaders of Dykema’s Affordable Housing and Public Finance groups, respectively, discuss how their practices intersect to create solutions that funnel money into subsidized housing projects for our communities. 


Find more on Rochelle here.

Find more on Jarrod here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> How do you bridge the gap between development costs and what low-income renters can afford? Among other sources, public funding efforts play a big role in ensuring access to safe and stable housing options for those less fortunate. Rochelle Lento and Jarrod Smith, leaders of Dykema’s Affordable Housing and Public Finance groups, respectively, discuss how their practices intersect to create solutions that funnel money into subsidized housing projects for our communities. 


Find more on Rochelle here.

Find more on Jarrod here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-14541913 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1498 1 5 full false To drill or not to drill? What landowners in Texas need to know about mineral and surface rights To drill or not to drill? What landowners in Texas need to know about mineral and surface rights In the Lone Star State, owning the surface doesn't mean owning everything underground. Mineral rights can belong to someone else, granting them access and potentially disrupting your development plans. Teresa Ereon Giltner and Megan Knell sit down to discuss how to navigate this complex legal landscape.


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]]> In the Lone Star State, owning the surface doesn't mean owning everything underground. Mineral rights can belong to someone else, granting them access and potentially disrupting your development plans. Teresa Ereon Giltner and Megan Knell sit down to discuss how to navigate this complex legal landscape.


Find more on Teresa here.

Find more on Megan here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-14464525 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1440 1 4 full false Tax Increment Financing: the funding tool spurring economic growth across the country Tax Increment Financing: the funding tool spurring economic growth across the country When a vacant, blighted, contaminated, or otherwise challenged property is redeveloped, it becomes more valuable–but where does this funding come from? In many cases, developers initiate a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) structure. Dykema’s Teresa Ereon Giltner sits down with Emily Blaylock, President and Owner of Untamed Equity, to discuss how TIFs work, when they’re used, and the benefits they have for municipalities, developers, and end-users.

Find more on Teresa here.
Find more on Emily and Untamed Equity here.
To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.
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]]> When a vacant, blighted, contaminated, or otherwise challenged property is redeveloped, it becomes more valuable–but where does this funding come from? In many cases, developers initiate a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) structure. Dykema’s Teresa Ereon Giltner sits down with Emily Blaylock, President and Owner of Untamed Equity, to discuss how TIFs work, when they’re used, and the benefits they have for municipalities, developers, and end-users.

Find more on Teresa here.
Find more on Emily and Untamed Equity here.
To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.
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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-14051777 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1373 1 3 full false Why is it so hard to secure financing in today's real estate market? Why is it so hard to secure financing in today's real estate market? As interest rates continue to climb, securing financing for new (or existing) real estate projects remains a challenge for buyers across every region—even traditionally high-deal-flow areas. Michael Kurtzon and Michael Rothstein of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice group sit down with David Patchin of Fifth Third Bank to share insights on how to navigate this uncertainty and what the industry is doing to help get projects off the ground.

Find more on Michael Kurtzon here.
Find more on Michael Rothstein here.
Find more on David here.
To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.
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]]> As interest rates continue to climb, securing financing for new (or existing) real estate projects remains a challenge for buyers across every region—even traditionally high-deal-flow areas. Michael Kurtzon and Michael Rothstein of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice group sit down with David Patchin of Fifth Third Bank to share insights on how to navigate this uncertainty and what the industry is doing to help get projects off the ground.

Find more on Michael Kurtzon here.
Find more on Michael Rothstein here.
Find more on David here.
To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group.
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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-14051696 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1223 1 2 full false What are we going to do with all this empty office space? What are we going to do with all this empty office space? More than three years later, the pandemic continues to have a lasting impact on the commercial real estate market. Despite attempts from employers to get their staff back in the office, downtowns across the country are full of vacant office spaces, putting a huge stress on local economies as well. On this episode of Deals and Developments, Robert Linton and Liz Darke of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group sit down with Farzin Parang, Executive Director at BOMA/Chicago, to discuss the future of office space the Windy City and what that means for urban centers across the country.

Find more on Robert here.
Find more on Liz here.
Find more on Farzin and BOMA/Chicago here.
To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.
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]]> More than three years later, the pandemic continues to have a lasting impact on the commercial real estate market. Despite attempts from employers to get their staff back in the office, downtowns across the country are full of vacant office spaces, putting a huge stress on local economies as well. On this episode of Deals and Developments, Robert Linton and Liz Darke of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group sit down with Farzin Parang, Executive Director at BOMA/Chicago, to discuss the future of office space the Windy City and what that means for urban centers across the country.

Find more on Robert here.
Find more on Liz here.
Find more on Farzin and BOMA/Chicago here.
To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group.
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]]> Dykema Buzzsprout-14051680 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500 2057 1 1 full false Welcome to Deals and Developments: a real estate podcast from the Dykema law firm Welcome to Deals and Developments: a real estate podcast from the Dykema law firm Interest rates are rising, post-pandemic investments are cooling, and the future of the office is still unclear. The commercial real estate sector is facing plenty of big questions, and answering these questions means navigating its complex legal landscape.

Introducing Deals and Developments: a real estate podcast from the Dykema law firm. Join us as we dive into the latest legal trends and topics shaping the future of commercial real estate. From the transformative role of technology, to the future of office leasing, Deals and Developments will share practical advice and strategic insights to keep you one step ahead across every area of this dynamic industry.


Find more on Matt here.

Find more on Carolina here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group

Follow Dykema on LinkedIn



]]> Interest rates are rising, post-pandemic investments are cooling, and the future of the office is still unclear. The commercial real estate sector is facing plenty of big questions, and answering these questions means navigating its complex legal landscape.

Introducing Deals and Developments: a real estate podcast from the Dykema law firm. Join us as we dive into the latest legal trends and topics shaping the future of commercial real estate. From the transformative role of technology, to the future of office leasing, Deals and Developments will share practical advice and strategic insights to keep you one step ahead across every area of this dynamic industry.


Find more on Matt here.

Find more on Carolina here.

To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “Deals and Developments” wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Dykema’s Real Estate practice group

Follow Dykema on LinkedIn



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