Brick Built Real Estate Cafe & Coworking opened Jan. 17 in Rensselaer.
The cafe aims to create a coworking space that brings real estate, coffee and community together under one roof. The concept for the cafe was the vision of Kaylie Black from Rensselaer.
Granger-based Brick Built Real Estate hired Black two years ago as marketing director. At the time, she was operating an Herbalife shop in Rensselaer. In early 2024, Black decided to obtain her real estate license. She became interested in expanding the Brick Built name in the area.
Black approached Paige and Brandon Corbalis, Brick Built Real Estate founders, with the idea of turning her shop into a Brick Built-branded space. She suggested opening a coworking space, leveraging the existing bar setup. Black now serves as the face of the cafe and manages its daily operations.
Cafe visitors can enjoy a beverage, meet with a realtor, work in a space with office essentials or relax in the lounge areas. The Brick Built Real Estate Cafe & Coworking is located at 104 W. Washington St. in downtown Rensselaer.
Paige and Brandon Corbalis founded Brick Built Real Estate in 2022. Paige Corbalis was recognized as one of Michiana's Forty under 40 the same year. Since then, the company has grown. Brick Built Real Estate’s mission is to provide real estate services while also fostering community and connection.