"Brick-and-mortar business has long been the foundation of real estate - figuratively and literally. But as the industry adapts to new technologies and rapidly changing market conditions, new leaders are stepping in to meet unique new challenges. Each year, Business Insider highlights up-and-coming agents, architects, founders, and other figures making an outsize impact in real estate. The process starts with nominations from CEOs, company presidents, and managing partners. To be considered, nominees must be US-based, under 40, and stand out from their peers. Business Insider's editors make the final selections."
"Tarek Afifi, 28 Corporate finance and investor relations manager, Better Home & Finance Tarek Afifi said his secret to success is his deep belief in the American dream. The 28-year-old, who serves as the corporate finance and investor relations manager at Better Home & Finance, said he gets satisfaction from shaping investors' perception of the online mortgage lender - and helping the company's hard work get reflected in its stock price. He attributes his success to how deeply he believes in Better's mission, and said the idea of helping Americans buy a home brings him satisfaction. "Everyone wants to own equity in a home that they can live in, but also, build wealth off of," he said. "What really attracted me to it, I think, is the fact that it really is applicable to all walks of life," he said of buying a home. Better shares have soared more than 400% since April of last year, around the time Afifi joined the company."
An annual class of 18 rising real-estate professionals under 40 was selected from nominations by CEOs, company presidents, and managing partners, with editors making final choices. The cohort comes from diverse backgrounds including construction, marketing, and private equity. Members focus on making investing more attainable, designing compact 500-square-foot homes for backyards, and applying technology to mortgage and property development. Individual examples include a corporate finance manager who shaped investor perception at an online mortgage lender and coincided with a substantial stock surge. The group tackles affordability, innovation, and market adaptation across residential and investment sectors.
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