Steve Kleppin, Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Norwalk, CT, discusses the recent merger of Norwalk’s Planning and Zoning Commissions and its impact on the city’s development projects. Steve shares Norwalk’s ten-year development roadmap and how his team is focused on rewriting regulations to make the city more friendly for developers.

Charlene O’Connell is Vice President of Choyce Peterson. She is responsible for business development efforts in the firm’s areas of tenant and landlord representation and investment sales in Fairfield County, Connecticut. In today’s episode, Charlene discusses the current state of office space leasing and the creative options her firm employs to attract top tenants.

As President and Chief Executive Officer of M.F. DiScala & Company, Inc., Michael F. DiScala has witnessed many changes in the real estate industry during his family company’s nearly 100-year history. In today’s show, Michael discusses the growth of his organization, shares his passion for industrial real estate, and highlights the trends he sees forthcoming to the Northeast.

Judith Dominguez is a residential realtor at WEB Realty where she primarily serves the Hispanic and veteran communities in the home buying and selling process. In today’s show, Judith discusses the current market, why it’s a great time to sell, and how buyers need to be prepared to offer above the asking price to secure their forever home.

As the founder of Workforce Partners, Edward Gormbley is a savvy real estate professional with a wealth of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. Ed shares how his upbringing fueled his passion for providing people with affordable, quality housing in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut, and why giving back is part of his organization’s DNA.