The Real Deal

The Real Deal is an independent media company focused on real estate journalism. Its coverage serves real estate professionals and investors, and the company describes its publication as a source of breaking news and market analysis across key U.S. markets. The publication is owned and operated by Korangy Publishing.

The company’s reporting and information offerings include breaking news, market intelligence, custom research, proprietary rankings, deal analysis, profiles and trends. Its subject matter extends beyond property transactions to areas such as finance, government policy and technology that affect the real estate industry.

The Real Deal publishes through digital and print channels and reaches readers through social media and events. Its website presents coverage by market and topic, including commercial and residential real estate, development, politics and industry news. It also produces video content and the Deconstruct podcast, which discusses real estate news and issues.

The publication began in 2003 as a monthly magazine in New York City. Its coverage has expanded to regional markets across the United States. The company identifies Amir Korangy as its founder and publisher; its ownership page states that Korangy Publishing was founded by Korangy in 2003.

The Real Deal says its newsroom has received more than 50 awards for editorial excellence, including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors. Its stated editorial practices include having professional journalists write its news content, not accepting bylines from real estate professionals, and making coverage decisions under journalistic standards.

The company also operates commercial offerings alongside its journalism. Its sales team handles advertising, and its Brand Studio creates and runs native sponsored content. The company states that the advertising team has no influence over editorial decisions.

The Real Deal is headquartered at 450 West 31st Street in New York City. Its contact page lists a main phone number and separate editorial contact channels, including a general editorial email and market-specific newsroom addresses. The company’s public-facing information emphasizes real estate reporting, market intelligence and transparency in an industry it describes as important and often little understood.