ImaageQ wants to give homebuyers a better view of the future. Jessica Mahoney's name now shares space in the U.S. patent archives with Thomas Edison's. "Not bad," she joked. Mahoney, founder and CEO of Miami-based ImaageQ, earned that distinction after traveling to Washington, D.C., to defend the company's patented technology. But while Edison helped illuminate physical spaces, Mahoney is tackling a more modern challenge: teaching artificial intelligence to understand them. "Our mission is to help change how we interact with the built world, and we're starting with interior design," Mahoney [pictured above] told Refresh Miami. ImaageQ's spatial intelligence platform helps homebuyers see what an empty or poorly staged property could become. A broker scans a room to generate an AutoCAD-style model. The platform then uses a buyer's preferences, budget and lifestyle to furnish the space virtually with products from participating brands, all through a phone, without virtual reality glasses. The idea grew out of a career that began far from artificial intelligence. Born and raised in New York City, Mahoney's first job after college involved selling copy machines door to door. It taught her "what it really meant to have professional salesmanship," she recalled. Mahoney later worked at Cushman & Wakefield, studied technology management at Columbia University and helped build multifamily real estate startup redIQ, which Berkshire Hathaway's Berkadia eventually acquired. Although redIQ produced sophisticated financial models, some properties still had vacancy rates around 10%. Mahoney began wondering whether prospective residents struggled to envision themselves inside those spaces. After moving to Miami, she met veteran interior designer Geri Weiner, who would become her business partner, after offering a blunt initial review. Stay ahead of Miami tech. Join 16,000+ founders, investors, and tech professionals. "She said, 'If you're building a design app, I don't think it's ever going to work,'" Mahoney recalled. That skepticism sharpened the concept. Together, they began developing technology that could extend a designer's expertise across markets and reach buyers as they considered a home. ImaageQ is starting in luxury real estate, where buyers may dismiss multimillion-dollar properties because they are empty or badly staged. Furniture brands can reach customers at the beginning of a move, while brokers and developers get a tool intended to accelerate sales and reduce the carrying costs of unsold units. The company was preparing to move from beta testing into a pilot, with plans to generate revenue by the end of the year. It had also raised more than $1 million and was finishing its fundraising round, according to Mahoney. Its ambitions extend beyond interior design. Mahoney sees possible applications wherever technology needs to understand physical environments and plans to develop ImaageQ Labs to explore them. Miami, where she has lived for three years, is central to that vision. Mahoney hopes to create local jobs, collaborate with educational institutions and give students access to emerging technology. "I believe in Miami for Miami," she said. "This is a city of innovation, and there's no better city to curate that than here." READ MORE IN REFRESH MIAMI:

Blake Okland joins Berkadia as Chief Revenue Officer. New York, NY, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, announced today that Blake Okland has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly three decades of leadership experience in multifamily capital markets, mortgage banking, investment sales, and strategic growth to Berkadia. Okland will report to Berkadia EVP - Production and Capital Markets Hilary Provinse and will serve on Berkadia's Management Committee. "With Berkadia's mortgage banking and investment sales platform growth, we were well-positioned to add a leader of Blake's stature and experience to build on our momentum and elevate our market presence even further," said Berkadia EVP - Production and Capital Markets Hilary Provinse. "Blake's deep industry knowledge and proven ability to unify and scale business lines make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team." In this role, Okland will be responsible for client growth, relationships, and leading the strategic direction of Berkadia's investment sales and mortgage banking platforms. In addition to accelerating the growth of Berkadia's national debt origination, international alliance with Knight Frank, and property brokerage businesses, Okland will be working to further integrate the capital markets platforms, while seamlessly delivering exceptional service and client satisfaction. Okland joins Berkadia following senior executive roles across the multifamily and capital markets sectors at Cushman & Wakefield, Greystone, Newmark, and ARA where he has led large national teams, driven platform integration, and spearheaded major business expansion initiatives. Okland's appointment comes during a period of exceptional momentum for Berkadia's mortgage banking and investment sales platforms. Over the past decade, Berkadia's annual mortgage banking origination volume has grown from $10.5 billion in 2013 to nearly $35 billion in 2025. During the same period, investment sales volume increased from $4.1 billion in 2013 to a combined $30 billion in 2024 and 2025. Together, these results underscore the strength and versatility of the platform Okland will now lead. "I'm honored to be joining Berkadia at such an exciting and pivotal moment for the company," says Okland. "The organization's commitment to continuous innovation and client service is unmatched in the industry. I look forward to working closely with the mortgage banking and investment sales platforms and partner with producers across Berkadia to expand our capabilities and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients." Berkadia recently announced that it was ranked the #1 GSE and HUD Lender by total volume in 2025*. Berkadia was also recognized as the #1 Freddie Mac Lender by Volume, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned this distinction. *Based on Berkadia's total production volumes released by Fannie Mae Multifamily ($7.04B) and Freddie Mac Multifamily ($10.3B) for 2025. Page Lowry Berkadia 2153281685 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Alabama Business Reporter do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Brazos Residential announces promotion of Cliff Davis to Junior Partner. Jun 18, 2026, 18:32 ET DALLAS, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Brazos Residential is pleased to announce the promotion of Cliff Davis to Junior Partner, recognizing his significant contributions to the firm's growth and investment platform since joining the company in 2022. Davis joined Brazos Residential as an Investment Professional and has since assumed an increasingly influential role across the firm's acquisitions, capital markets, investor relations, and asset management functions. Throughout his tenure, he has been directly involved in evaluating and executing investment opportunities, arranging debt and equity financing, and supporting strategic initiatives across the company's expanding multifamily portfolio. His promotion reflects both the impact he has made within the organization and the confidence the firm places in his long-term leadership and continued contributions to the business. "Cliff has become an integral part of our organization and someone we rely on across many facets of the business," said James Roberts, President and Co-Founder of Brazos Residential. "As our first hire, Cliff's work ethic, commitment to excellence, and dedication to our mission embody what Brazos Residential stands for. His contributions have helped shape our growth, and this promotion is well deserved." "Cliff approaches the business with a high level of professionalism and discipline," said Will Hancock, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Brazos Residential. "He has earned the trust of our team, partners, and investors through consistent execution and sound judgment. We are excited to welcome him into this leadership role and look forward to his continued impact on the future of the company." Prior to joining Brazos Residential, Davis worked at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, where he was involved in underwriting, originations, and the execution of multifamily financing transactions, while also assisting in the sourcing and evaluation of investment opportunities. Earlier in his career, he served as a Credit Analyst at Benchmark Bank. Davis earned a degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and currently resides in Dallas, Texas. The promotion underscores Brazos Residential's continued commitment to developing talent from within and building an institutional-quality platform positioned for sustained long-term growth. As the company continues to expand its footprint across the Sun Belt, leadership development remains a core component of its strategy for creating value for investors, residents, and partners. About Brazos Residential Brazos Residential is a vertically integrated multifamily investment and property management platform headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2022 without institutional backing, the firm has grown into a fully integrated real estate operating platform encompassing investment management, property management through Brazos Residential Management, and construction management through Brazos Construction Management. The company currently manages over $800 million in assets under management across more than 7,000 apartment units and employs more than 200 professionals. Brazos focuses on workforce and Class B/C multifamily housing in high-growth Sun Belt markets, with a strategic emphasis on acquiring attainable housing located near major employment centers. Through its vertically integrated operating model, Brazos seeks to preserve and improve naturally occurring affordable housing while delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and private capital partners. SOURCE Brazos Residential