Episode 113: Transitional Lending

Written By Alex Norman

In this episode of The Real State Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes world of transitional lending—the financial glue that keeps real estate projects moving forward. Our guest, Ian Glaser, partner at BridgeInvest, shares how private lending is fueling Miami’s booming skyline and beyond, financing everything from adaptive reuse projects to large-scale mixed-use developments.

Join hosts Alex Norman and Jamie Blond as they explore:

  • How transitional lending unlocks new development opportunities

  • The rise of adaptive reuse—turning vacant malls, old hotels, and outdated office buildings into vibrant new spaces

  • Why banks are stepping back and private lenders are stepping in

  • The housing shortage crisis and how financing can help solve it

With insightful stories, expert insights, and a touch of humor, this episode unpacks the power of private real estate lending and its impact on communities across the U.S.

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Alex Norman

Alex Norman is the founder and CEO of Access Built, a leading agency helping organizations reimagine environments to be more inclusive. As the author of Boundless: Real Stories and Practical Strategies for Inclusive Living, Alex blends powerful life stories with actionable design strategies. A former global advertising and innovation leader, Alex now helps organizations uncover and remove the “friction points” in the built world. His work, rooted in personal experience and collaboration with design leaders, challenges audiences to see accessibility not as compliance but as a catalyst for innovation, inclusion, and human potential.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexnorman1/
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