Barry Saywitz
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Barry Saywitz | |
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| Born | July 4, 1967 |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in Economics |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
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Barry Saywitz (born July 04, 1967) is an American real estate entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and philanthropist.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Saywitz graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Saywitz began his real estate career in Newport Beach in 1989, during a downturn in Orange County's commercial property market and later became a partner at Howard Ecker & Company.[3]
In 1994, he acquired the firm’s West Coast operations and rebranded it as The Saywitz Company.[5][6] The company specializes in representing tenants and users in leasing and purchasing industrial, office, medical, and retail properties. Saywitz also established The Core Network in 1996,[5][7] which now includes over 80 firms across North America and handles nearly $60 billion in annual commercial real estate transactions.[1] Recently, The Saywitz Company negotiated a major lease for Russell Sigler Inc.'s new 40,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Temecula, California.[8]
In the mid-1990s, Saywitz diversified into property investment and management by founding Saywitz Properties.[9] The company now manages over 100 properties in Southern California and is one of the region’s largest privately owned multi-family operators.[10] He resides in Newport Beach, California.[11]
Podcast
[edit]In October 2021, Saywitz launched Let’s Talk Real Estate with Barry Saywitz, a podcast and radio show broadcast live on the OC Talk Radio Network. The program features conversations with political leaders, business professionals, real estate experts, and economists.[12]
Philanthropy
[edit]He is actively involved in philanthropy and founded the “Evening for Autism” fundraiser[13][14] which supports organizations such as the Autism Society of America, Easter Seals of Southern California, and ACT Today.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Barry Saywitz". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ Ashline, Jo (2011-06-07). "An Evening for Autism comes to Newport Beach". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ a b "Barry Saywitz: The Saywitz Company". The Los Angeles Times. 2023-10-15. p. 29. Retrieved 2025-06-10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Selich, Lynn (2012-06-01). "Calling All UCLA Alums – Time to Mingle with Bruin Legends". Newport Beach News. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ a b Schembra, Chris (2019-07-18). "Barry Saywitz: A Mothers Influence". 7:47. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ Barnathan, Lee (2019-06-13). "The Art of Commercial Lease Negotiation - California Business Journal". California Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ Diehl, Michelle (1998-05-31). "Robinson Sigma Contracts". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. 97. Retrieved 2025-06-10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bubny, Paul (2023-12-06). "Saywitz Arranges Warehouse Relocation for Russell Sigler". Connect CRE. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Maree Borland, Kelsi (2018-05-15). "Banks Tighten Multifamily Lending". Globest.com. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ Todoran, Patricia (2018-03-05). "Money for Modernization". Multi-Housing News. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ a b Barnes, Britney (2011-06-10). "An evening to make a difference". Daily Pilot. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ "Ken Fields Featured on Let's Talk Commercial Real Estate with Barry Saywitz". Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ Selich, Lynn (2012-06-15). "UCLA Alums, Sports Stars Join to Benefit Wooden Fund". Newport Beach News. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ Miller, Sam (2008-11-03). "Newport Beach party raises $200,000 for autism". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2025-06-10.