Real Estate Addicts

In this episode, the guys welcome Josh Brandt of Stack + Co, who shares insights on his transition from design-build to focusing on construction and development. Josh discusses the challenges facing Boston’s housing market, particularly how rising construction costs, stricter affordability requirements, and layered regulations make projects difficult to finance and build. He emphasizes the importance of creative deal structuring, accurate cost modeling, and aligning partnerships to navigate today’s tough environment. The conversation also highlights policy trade-offs, construction efficiencies, and the role of collaboration in overcoming barriers to housing development.

What is Real Estate Addicts?

The Real Estate Addicts (REA) podcast is for anyone interested in developing real estate. The podcast covers a comprehensive range of topics related to real estate and investing and features interviews with savvy and successful entrepreneurs who share their career path, failures, successes and the stories behind the incredible companies they built. Listen in for big personalities and great conversation.

Co-hosted by Ray Hurteau, Dan Rubin (Instagram @dan.and.ray) and Marc Savatsky (Instagram @choose_boston)

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