Bob Manekin -A Perspective on Baltimore's Real Estate Growth

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In today's episode we interview Bob Manekin regarding Baltimore's real estate evolution over time. Bob is currently the oldest Commercial Real Estate Broker in Baltimore City and he shares major Baltimore real estate projects and milestones going back to world war II. We discuss his journey from the military to family business to commercial brokerage. Bob shares his love of Baltimore and it's grit and capacity to reinvent itself. We hope you enjoy!

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Bob Manekin -A Perspective on Baltimore's Real Estate Growth

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