Corey 's Corner
Step inside Corey’s Corner — where experience, truth, and leadership collide. Hosted by Corey Pegues a retired NYPD Executive , Army Veteran, best-selling Author, and Community Advocate, this podcast brings raw, unfiltered conversations about law enforcement, politics, and public safety.
Weekly episodes will feature a deep dive with change-makers, elected officials, and thought leaders and community advocates on the front lines of policy and justice. Straight from the New York City streets to national headlines, Corey keeps it right, personal, and unapologetically honest.
🎧 Real talk. Right leadership. Real New York.
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Corey 's Corner
Reimagining Homeownership: Co-Living, Co-Ownership & Building Wealth
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On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Nikki Merkerson, Community Development and Housing Specialist, real estate investor, and developer, to explore new pathways to homeownership and wealth-building.
With 23 years in financial services, including her role as a Community Reinvestment Officer at JP Morgan Chase, Nikki shares insight on breaking down barriers to ownership, debunking common real estate myths, and leveraging innovative models like co-living and co-ownership through Urban Leisure and Pairgap.
This conversation challenges traditional ideas about housing and offers practical guidance for anyone looking to build stability, community, and generational wealth.