PORTSMOUTH--Always a hot topic, but never as hot as in today’s Portsmouth market that is seemingly starved for inventory and affordability – the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth will gather regional experts together to discuss Portsmouth commercial and residential real estate. 

 The event is a breakfast forum taking place Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Atlantic Grill in Rye and is open to members and the community as well. 

“Our real estate market is skyrocketing. With the median price for a house in Portsmouth at *$775K we wonder, is there a ceiling?” asks Chamber President and Chief Collaborator Ben VanCamp. “And what will we do with empty commercial space? This is all just the tip of the iceberg that we hope to uncover at What’s the Word on Portsmouth Real Estate presented by Treworgy & Baldacci. Join us’ 

The following have agreed to speak and more might be added. The audience is invited to ask their questions as well, as the interaction is one of the best parts of the program. 

*from NHBR article “The Seacoast Board of Realtors in August reported a single-family median price of $775,000.” 

Marie J. Bodi Chief Executive Officer, McNabb Properties 

Marie Bodi is the Chief Executive Officer of McNabb Properties, a leading real estate development firm based in Portsmouth. With decades of experience in commercial real estate and a dedication to sustainable urban development, Marie has been pivotal in guiding McNabb Properties through continued growth and innovation. 

Promoted to CEO in 2023, she now oversees the company's expanding portfolio, which boasts some of the most premiere buildings in the historic downtown including the 100,000-square-foot Brick Market development at 60 Penhallow, aimed at enhancing the city’s downtown landscape. 

One of Bodi’s most notable achievements came when she helped market the newly formed Pease Development Authority in Portsmouth, earning recognition from the Department of Defense Base Reuse and Alignment Commission. Her leadership helped secure Foreign Trade Zone status for Portsmouth, thanks to her collaboration with the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation. Bodi’s expertise led her to speak alongside the U.S. Secretary of Commerce at the National Base Reuse and Alignment Commission Conference. 

In recognition of her long-standing contributions to the real estate industry, Marie was honored with the 2024 DeStefano & Barrett Legacy Award, celebrating her long-term participation and lasting impact on New Hampshire’s commercial real estate landscape. 

David Choate, Executive Vice President & Principal, Colliers, New Hampshire 

With more than 40 years of commercial real estate experience and licensed in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts David Choate has been the managing partner of the Colliers office in Portsmouth since 1991. He's responsible for all aspects of the company’s activities, including brokerage, new business generation, and various consulting assignments. 

Over the years, Choate has worked with Wells Fargo, Manulife, Citizens Bank, Edward Jones, ConvenientMD, Exeter Hospital, the City of Dover, the University System of New Hampshire, Novocure, FedPoint, and many more. 

In his career, he's been involved in transactions totaling nearly half a billion dollars. Prior to joining Colliers, Choate worked at The Robbins Group of New Hampshire, Inc. as a regional manager, and at Bradgate Associates, Inc. as a land acquisition manager. 

Ryan Kaplan, Envision Group at Compass Real Estate 

Ryan Kaplan is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a Team lead of the Envision Group at Compass Real Estate in Portsmouth. He’s the current Treasurer and Executive Committee member of the Seacoast Board of Realtors. Kaplan is also an alumnus of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR) Leadership Academy and serves on the NHAR Board and the Public Policy and Legal Committees. Kaplan is licensed in both NH and ME and works with buyers and sellers to help bring their home ownership vision into reality. 

Tickets to attend the breakfast forum are $25 for Chamber members and $35 for community members and include breakfast. Visit Portsmouthcollaborative.org/RealEstateBreakfast