Experienced Businessman and Entrepreneur
The Privilege of a Place to Call Home
By Akki Patel I recently returned from a trip that reminded me how powerful it is to feel welcomed—offered a place to stay, a warm meal, good conversation. I experienced generosity at every turn, and it struck me just how deeply tied our sense of well-being is to...
Akki Patel Q&A: Inspiration, driving philosophy and more
What orginally inspired you to get into commercial real estate?My fascination started young. My father was involved in real estate, so I was surrounded by it early on. I remember being a kid, barely tall enough to hand out brochures, talking to people about projects...
Akki Patel Q&A: The ‘Secret Sauce’ to LRE & Company’s Success
LRE & Company's CEO/President sat down with us to reflect on his company's first 25 years. Q: Reflecting on the past 25 years, what have been some of the most significant milestones and achievements for LRE & Co. in Marin County and the broader region? A: Over...
California Dreamin’: A Conversation with Akki Patel
In the dynamic arena of California's commercial real estate, where dreams collide with daunting realities, Akki Patel emerges as a beacon of resilience and hope for agents, developers, and community members alike. Amidst the high stakes and bureaucratic mazes, Patel,...
Charitable Giving is Not One Day—or Even One Season. It’s Year-round.
Now that Giving Tuesday has come and gone, many individuals and corporations may feel they’ve met their quota for the year. No doubt, the spikes in donations provided tremendous support for the numerous nonprofits that received them. But we don’t need to wait until...
5 Things for a Highly Successful Career in the Commercial Real Estate Industry
An Interview with Aron Weiner, originally published in Authority Magazine The commercial real estate industry is a dynamic and challenging landscape that offers enormous potential for success. However, it requires a unique blend of skills, knowledge, and aptitude to...
Construction Manager Carlos Flores Joins ‘Big-League’ LRE & Companies
Carlos Flores fell off his bicycle and broke one of its wheels when he was 7 years old. His father, Juan, pulled out a wrench from his tool box and showed him how to fix it. At first, Carlos found the lessons from his construction worker father annoying, but as he...
LRE & Companies’ Diversified Portfolio Allows for More Community Building
Change is good. It could be a little scary, but ultimately the anxiety brought on by the unknown gives way to success fueled by nose-to-the-grindstone work, solid planning and impeccable knowledge of the sector you are trying to conquer.That was the case when LRE...
Workplace Culture vs. Flexible Schedules: When Will Workers Return to the Office?
We had a rough few years. The COVID-19 pandemic presented the entire world with challenges for which it was not ready. Many of us became ill, we lost loved ones, we shut down and were forced to isolate at home.Speaking strictly from a business standpoint, it could...
Building Up Smaller Communities with Big Ideas
I love living in a big city.Everything you might need is mere minutes away – theaters, shopping, sporting events, big-name concerts, museums, downtown, distinct neighborhoods, a bevy of outdoor recreation activities.And the restaurants! As a foodie, I love the idea of...