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Allan Freedman

Allan Freedman is managing director specializing in multifamily finance in Berkadia’s Los Angeles office. He has consistently been among the top originators for Berkadia, having closed over $6 billion in financing. Mr. Freedman joined Berkadia in 1999 and has many years of experience in debt origination (construction, bridge, and permanent loans) and underwriting on multifamily […]


Alex Valente

Alex Valente serves as a Principal for the Los Angeles office of TCC. Alex focuses on all multifamily opportunities within Greater Los Angeles for High Street Residential, TCC’s residential subsidiary. In his role, Alex is responsible for identifying new development and investment opportunities, debt and equity partnerships, entitlements and community outreach, design, construction and leasing. Prior […]


Eliav Dan

Eliav Dan is a senior banker and regional market leader with over 24 years of experience in real estate banking, lending and securities. Specialty in Large Loans / SASB, CMBS loans, Balance Sheet loans, Mezzanine / Subordinate Debt Financing, Private Placements and Special Situations lending. Originate, structure and close fixed and floating-rate senior mortgages and […]


Chris Porter

Chris Porter is a Senior Vice President at John Burns Research and Consulting. As part of the Research group, Chris has advised executives across the country on the US housing industry for the last 19 years. His deep dive into national and local market dynamics provides a comprehensive perspective for navigating today’s complex housing landscape […]


Danny van der Reis

Danny van der Reis oversees both the Servicing and Agency Asset Management and the Structured Asset Management departments. He is responsible for loan restructurings of all of Arbor’s balance sheet loans; leading the strategic expansion of the Company’s servicing and asset management functions; managing the needs of our rapidly growing portfolio; and ensuring seamless alignment […]


Corey Conrad

With over 19 years of experience in the hospitality and real estate sectors, Corey Conrad currently serves as Senior Vice President, Leasing & Brand Partnerships at Caruso. He brings a wealth of knowledge to this role and is responsible for integrating brands into the consumer journey across the Caruso Portfolio, including leasing, events, activations, concerts, […]


Bret Nielsen

Bret serves as Chief Operating Officer of Anderson Real Estate and is responsible for the long-term strategic growth of the company, including the oversite of all property operations, retail leasing and the overall financial reporting of the company. In addition, Bret is responsible for the planning and development of all new development projects. Prior to […]


Mark Grace

Mark Grace, Senior Managing Director, is responsible for new loan origination utilizing direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, CMBS, bank, and life insurance companies. Mr. Grace provides financing solutions to commercial real estate developers and owners debt nationally and has over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate lending. Throughout his career, […]