Name: Claudia Leyva-Castillo
Title: Asst. Property Manager
Company: Corcoran Management
Location: Commonwealth Development, Brighton, MA
Birthplace: Dominican Republic
Education: Marketing
First job outside of real estate: Data entry
First job in real estate or allied field: Recertification specialist/Corcoran Management
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: I'm an assistant property manager, and I plan for the future to be a property manager.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate?: Practice indoor cycling.
Favorite book or author: Bible
Favorite movie: Ghost
Last song you downloaded?: I listen to Pandora
One word to describe your work environment: Challenging
Rules to live by in business: Treat others as you like to get treated
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go?: My grandmother (deceased past November) I would take her to my hometown beach .
What is your dream job?: I have my dream job.
NEREJ’s 2026 Mid Year Review Spotlight is here! This special section features perspectives from across commercial real estate as firms reflect on the first half of the year and discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the months ahead.
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