MRK Partners Leads a New Era in Affordable Housing — As Seen on Empowered, Hosted by Meg Ryan
In a powerful feature on Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan, and recently aired on CNBC, MRK Partners shares their mission to break the stigma around affordable housing and set a new benchmark for excellence in the field. “Our focus for 2025 and beyond is all about changing this narrative around affordable housing,” said Chief Operating […]
Beyond Housing: BLOOM’s Resident-Centered Approach to Long-Term Success
“We want to help them not just survive, but thrive. The goal is to have people feel safe and secure in their environment.” Safe and affordable housing is a foundational part of providing people with a better and brighter future. Going beyond that first step to also ensure that residents have the opportunities they deserve […]
MRK Partners Celebrates 10 Years of Transformative Work in Affordable Housing Spaces
MRK Partners is excited to celebrate 10 years in the affordable housing space. Founded in 2015 in a room above a garage as a dream with a desire and conviction to build something different, MRK has worked hard to prove that it was possible to change how affordable housing was done. “We knew there was […]
Sydne Garchik Discusses Professional Growth, Financial Structures, and more on the Real Estate DealMakers Podcast
Sydne Garchik, founder and president of MRK Partners joined Omar Morales on the Real Estate DealMakers Podcast to discuss her career and how the finances behind affordable development work. Real Estate DealMakers, is hosted by Omar Morales, a successful commercial real estate broker working in South Florida. Morales uses his platform to interview and speak […]
Skyrocketing Insurance and Construction Costs Threaten the Future of Affordable Housing
As concerns about the price and availability of insurance premiums grow, and as the cost of new construction continues to increase, what can be done to mitigate and improve the current construction climate? Costs surrounding affordable housing development and management are spiking at an alarming rate throughout the United States. This growing crisis is fueled […]
Affordable Luxury for Seniors: Sol Vista Opens Its Doors in Cutler Bay
A New Standard for Affordable Senior Living in the Miami Area Sol Vista, a new 227-unit affordable senior apartment community celebrated its Grand Opening on December 3, 2024. The eight-story residential building is limited to residents aged 62+ who earn no more than 60% of the Area Median Income. Sol Vista combines affordability with modern […]
Sydne Garchik Discusses Her Life, Career, and Continued Work in the Affordable Housing Space on the Built World Podcast
Sydne Garchik, founder and president of MRK Partners joined Ben Hoffman and Felipe Azenha on the Build World Podcast to share her journey, career milestones, and the experiences that fueled her passion for making an impact in the affordable housing space. Launched in 2001, The Built World Podcast dives deep into the vibrant real estate […]
What Does Prop 33 Mean for the Housing Market in California?
Prop 33 is intended to help alleviate the financial strain on renters, but only addresses part of the growing problems facing the housing market across the state. It’s election season, which means that nearly every person who even glances up during a commercial break, opens a video streaming platform, or pulls up social media sees […]
Mixed-Use Development Sawyer’s Walk Opens for Residents and Businesses in Miami, Florida
Sawyer’s Walk, an 18-story mixed-use tower in the historic community of Overtown in Miami, recently celebrated its grand opening on July 18. The complex includes 1.5 million square feet of residential, office, and retail space, including 578 units for low-income seniors. Some of the businesses set to open this October include Target, Aldi’s, Ross, Five […]