In this special episode of Leading Voices in Real Estate, recorded live on April 21, 2025 at our AVE King of Prussia community, Brad Korman, co-CEO at Korman Communities, and Lea Anne Welsh, COO at Korman Communities and President of the AVE brand, join host Matt Slepin, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Real Estate at ZRG, for an open and energizing conversation about what makes Korman Communities a distinctive force in the multifamily industry.
As a fifth-generation real estate company, Korman has always blended hospitality and innovation with a deep commitment to people. In this episode, Brad and Lea Anne reflect on our company’s evolution—from our early days of homebuilding in Northeast Philadelphia to pioneering furnished apartment living, and now operating across nine states with our AVE and AKA brands.
The conversation offers an inside look at AVE, our flexible-stay brand designed for today’s modern renter—providing a seamless living experience for professionals, relocators, and anyone seeking the freedom to live on their own terms. It also highlights the differentiated approach that sets Korman apart in an increasingly commoditized industry—something that continues to attract long-term residents and strategic investment partners alike.
Together, they share stories that illuminate our purpose: creating communities where people truly Live Better—whether staying for a few months or making a home for years. From family legacy to team culture, flexible living to the power of language, this conversation offers a window into how we build not only apartments, but lasting relationships—and long-term value.
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Leading Voice Podcast
Leading Voices was created in 2017 by the Urban Land Institute and host Matt Slepin of ZRG. LVRE is a long-form podcast interview series featuring exceptional leaders and entrepreneurs in institutional real estate who have built great companies, and who have personal and business stories that will resonate with and inspire others. ZRG produces the series, with ULI and JLL as sponsors. The podcast has over 1.8M downloads, averaging over 5,000 listeners per episode. Listeners are across the country and across the globe, with the vast majority from the US.
