Built to Last | Greg Zayadi x Mauricio Umansky

The rennie roundtable is a conversation series about the ideas shaping real estate and the people willing to say something real about them. No press releases. No talking points. Just honest conversation about what's happening, what's next, and what most people in this industry aren't saying out loud.

episode #2: built to last | Greg Zayadi x Mauricio Umansky

Real estate has never been more visible. But visibility and durability are not the same thing, and the industry is beginning to understand that distinction.

Transaction volume is near a 30-year low. AI is reshaping who works in real estate and what their role looks like. The inflated years of 2020 to 2022 are being set aside in favour of a clearer read of where the market actually stands. And in gateway cities from New York to Vancouver, the tensions around affordability, consolidation, and what luxury means are consistent — and worth paying attention to.

Greg Zayadi, President of rennie, and Mauricio Umansky, Founder and CEO of The Agency, sit down in New York to talk about what this moment demands of leaders and developers, why culture and brand matter more than ever, and why the most durable asset in real estate is still the individual and the relationships they build.

Featured guests:

Greg Zayadi, President, rennie

Mauricio Umansky, Founder and CEO, The Agency

Moderated by Emma Reynolds, Real Estate Journalist

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