Brian Leary is the COO of Highwoods Properties. Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HIW), headquartered in Raleigh, NC, is a publicly traded, fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. Prior to joining Highwoods Brian held senior management and executive positions with Crescent Communities, Jacoby Development, Inc., Atlanta Beltline, Inc., AIG Global Real Estate, Atlantic Station, LLC and Central Atlanta Progress.

Conversation Topics:

• Developing Atlantic Station
• Overview and evolution of the Atlanta Beltline
• Working at AIG during 2008 financial crisis and liquidating their real estate portfolio
• Entering/Exiting markets at Highwoods
• When/why to reinvest in renovation of properties at Highwoods
• Philosophy on providing a "commute worth experience" at each property in their portfolio

Connect with Brian Leary & Highwoods

• https://www.highwoods.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-leary-b454b89/

Connect with Matt & The Deal Ranch Podcast

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrlutz/
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deal-ranch/id1680084534
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1teAX6zRU76v4wFeGUHkoj?si=65e7be080e534f8b
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDealRanchPodcast
• Email: matt@mrl-capital.com

E.F. "Buddy" Hucks is the President of EF Hucks and Associates and Hucks Curry Advisors. Buddy has over 40 years of commercial and residential real estate appraisal. In 1991, Buddy founded EF Hucks and Associates, an independent appraisal company in Myrtle Beach, SC specializing in appraisals for lenders along the coast of South Carolina.

During the past 25 years, Buddy has consulted and advised developers and has been actively involved in the sale and development of over $400 million of real estate along the Grand Strand.

Episode Topics:

• Building the appraisal business (E.F. Hucks & Associates)
• RTC trouble asset and loan workouts in the 90’s
• 2008 cycle on residential properties in Myrtle Beach
• Appraising during 2020 surge in pricing
• Establishment and overview of Hucks Curry Advisors
• Development Overviews of: Family Kingdom, North Beach Plantation, Prince Creek

Connect with Buddy, E. F. Hucks & Associates, Hucks Curry Advisors

https://www.efhucks.com/

https://huckscurryadvisors.com/

Connect with Matt & The Deal Ranch Podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrlutz/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deal-ranch/id1680084534

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1teAX6zRU76v4wFeGUHkoj?si=65e7be080e534f8b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDealRanchPodcast

Email: matt@mrl-capital.com

Steve Mcclure is the CEO of Spectrum Companies, and leads all aspects of the business from implementing strategy, guiding team leaders, and overseeing operations of its service lines: Asset Management, Capital Management, and Development.

The Spectrum Companies holds a variety of commercial properties under development, leasing, or management in a portfolio valued at $2 Billion. With a focus on the Southeast, their projects are located in primary markets: Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Greenville, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, FL.

Topics:

• Spectrum in the 80's & 90's
• Expansion into Residential Development
• Evolution of Steve's Career
• Spectrum Opportunity Funds
• Deals & Project Stories: Vantage South End, Barings Building, The Prospect, 230 S Tryon Condos

Connect with Steve & Spectrum

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mcclure-3a6810b/

https://spectrumcos.com/

Matt & The Deal Ranch Podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrlutz/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deal-ranch/id1680084534

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1teAX6zRU76v4wFeGUHkoj?si=65e7be080e534f8b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDealRanchPodcast

Email: matt@mrl-capital.com