Beyond the Doors

Beyond the Doors

San Diego real estate agent Nathan Abbo and San Diego multi-family developer Daniel Shkolnik bring decades of experience to Beyond the Doors, a podcast that gives listeners behind-the-scenes info about housing politics and policy, deals, trends, and more. Nathan, a native to East County San Diego, has been working in real estate his entire professional career. Licensed in 2005, Nathan has closed hundreds of transactions. Daniel owns and operates Atlas West Group, a multi-family development platform launched 4 years ago in San Diego. Prior to that, Daniel successfully operated a real estate investment business for 15 years. Atlas West Group is one the first to build deed-restricted units without public subsidy in Southern California, and the first to take advantage of the City of San Diego’s ADU Bonus Program. Nathan and Daniel, and their guests, dish on what’s working, what isn’t, where the markets are headed, and more. These guys are experts, but they don’t sound like stuffy suits. They break things down for their listeners. They discuss what investors want, what brokers are seeking, what renters desire, what landlords need to do to survive, where interest rates are headed, the art of the deal, and more. Their show is lively, fun, honest, and informative – a must-listen for people in the land-use, housing, and real estate arena.

Episodes

  1. Yes In My Backyard! Rethinking Housing with YIMBY Dems | Saad Asad

    28 MAR

    Yes In My Backyard! Rethinking Housing with YIMBY Dems | Saad Asad

    This week on Beyond the Doors, we’re joined by Saad Asad, Political Chair and Communications Lead of the YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County—a grassroots group advocating for more housing and smarter land use in our region. Saad breaks down how YIMBY Dems are pushing for local and state policy changes to address San Diego’s housing crisis, from ADU reform to historic preservation overhauls. Whether you’re a realtor, developer, or just trying to understand the forces shaping San Diego’s real estate market, this episode offers an inside look at the movement fighting to make housing more accessible—and what that means for the future of our city. Listen now for expert insights on how these crises are shaping the future of San Diego real estate. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com AB 253 YIMBY Dems Website YIMBY Dems IG YIMBY Dems Twitter Here are some key moments: 00:01:39 – Who are the YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County? 00:03:33 – Why middle-income San Diegans are being priced out 00:05:43 – Where are the starter homes? 00:08:32 – AB 1033: A game-changer for homeownership 00:12:38 – Can permitting delays be fixed? 00:15:09 – The utility bottleneck no one talks about 00:17:55 – Why local builders matter 00:19:49 – NIMBY resistance: What’s really holding projects back? 00:26:09 – Recent YIMBY wins in Hillcrest and University City 00:33:01 – What’s a realistic ‘starter home’ price in San Diego today? 00:38:06 – The historic preservation loophole 00:40:47 – How to join the movement     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  2. The Impacts of the LA Fires and Trump on San Diego Real Estate

    7 FEB

    The Impacts of the LA Fires and Trump on San Diego Real Estate

    Two events far from San Diego’s borders are expected to have an impact on our city and our region. The LA Fires obviously weren’t too far from home and while San Diego dodged a bullet as Santa Ana-wind fueled firestorms ravaged  Los Angeles, we should definitely expect to see some changes in the San Diego real estate market as a result of the fires. Same goes for the election of Donald Trump. His presidency will influence local real estate in numerous ways. Tune into this episode of Beyond the Doors to learn more from our hosts, Daniel Shkolnik, CEO of Atlas West Group, and Nathan Abbo of Coldwell Banker.  Listen now for expert insights on how these crises are shaping the future of San Diego real estate. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com The key moments in this episode are:00:03:47 - Impact of LA Fires on Real Estate 00:06:01 - Challenges of Rebuilding After Fires 00:10:09 - Impact on Orange County and San Diego Real Estate 00:10:43 - Impact of Wildfires on Housing Market 00:11:59 - Growth Opportunities in Emerging Cities 00:13:21 - Nationwide Impact of Natural Disasters 00:14:39 - Government Response and Economic Impact 00:20:18 - The New Administration's Policies and Real Estate 00:23:19 - Impact of Government Job Cuts on Interest Rates 00:25:06 - Effects of Interest Rates on Real Estate and Economy 00:26:33 - Impact of Interest Rates on Homeownership 00:27:35 - Tax Laws and Real Estate Investment 00:30:39 - Optimism about Fiscal Policy and Economic Impact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  3. Revered Architect Doug Austin Talks Design, Housing, and More

    18/12/2024

    Revered Architect Doug Austin Talks Design, Housing, and More

    Doug Austin, FAIA, LEED AP, is founder, CEO, and Chairman of AVRP Studios, a design firm with offices in San Diego and Vancouver. Doug is a respected architect, land-use leader, and policy influencer. A former planning commissioner for the City of San Diego, Doug serves as Chair of the Advisory Board for YIGBY (Yes in God’s Backyard) San Diego. He also is a member of the President’s Council of Advisors at Cal Poly SLO, where he received his B.ARCH.  Doug and his teams have designed more than $3 billion in projects over his career in multiple cities across multiple continents. On this episode of Beyond the Doors, co-host Daniel Shkolnik and Doug enjoy a lively conversation that explores Doug’s successful design career; the firm Doug founded in 1976 out of his home which is now one of the largest design shops in San Diego; Doug’s approach to design; San Diego’s housing crisis; and much more. Follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com to stay updated! The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Welcome and Meet Doug Austin 00:02:00 - Doug’s Journey: Architect to Citizen Architect 00:05:00 - Learn by Doing: Early Career Challenges 00:10:00 - Affordable Housing: Creative Solutions for San Diego 00:15:00 - San Diego’s Urban Evolution 00:20:00 - Overcoming Zoning Challenges 00:30:00 - Balancing Growth and Sustainability 00:35:00 - A Vision for San Diego’s Future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

About

San Diego real estate agent Nathan Abbo and San Diego multi-family developer Daniel Shkolnik bring decades of experience to Beyond the Doors, a podcast that gives listeners behind-the-scenes info about housing politics and policy, deals, trends, and more. Nathan, a native to East County San Diego, has been working in real estate his entire professional career. Licensed in 2005, Nathan has closed hundreds of transactions. Daniel owns and operates Atlas West Group, a multi-family development platform launched 4 years ago in San Diego. Prior to that, Daniel successfully operated a real estate investment business for 15 years. Atlas West Group is one the first to build deed-restricted units without public subsidy in Southern California, and the first to take advantage of the City of San Diego’s ADU Bonus Program. Nathan and Daniel, and their guests, dish on what’s working, what isn’t, where the markets are headed, and more. These guys are experts, but they don’t sound like stuffy suits. They break things down for their listeners. They discuss what investors want, what brokers are seeking, what renters desire, what landlords need to do to survive, where interest rates are headed, the art of the deal, and more. Their show is lively, fun, honest, and informative – a must-listen for people in the land-use, housing, and real estate arena.

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