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The Weekly Take from CBRE

The Weekly Take from CBRE

CBRE 313 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

The Weekly Take from CBRE is a podcast focused on commercial real estate. Business leaders join economic, industry, and subject matter experts to share their distinct views and latest thinking on what matters most right now in the sector. The show is hosted by Spencer Levy, CBRE’s Senior Economic Advisor and Global Client Strategist.

Episodes

Seeing Is Believing: Why Retail Investors Are Looking to the Southeast
Seeing Is Believing: Why Retail Investors Are Looking to the Southeast Aug 17, 2026 36:37 Retail is thriving and investors are taking a fresh look at existing assets amid high construction costs and shrinking availablility. Greenberg Gibbons’ Eric Walter and CBRE’s Ryan Sciullo discuss where capital is flowing, why the Southeast stands out and how mixed-use retail can create long-term value.Retail's resurgence is particularly marked in Southeast markets.Mixed-use development plus e-com
Home: Thriving in Today’s Multifamily Landscape
Home: Thriving in Today’s Multifamily Landscape Aug 10, 2026 33:53 Bob Hart built TruAmerica into a major multifamily owner and operator by betting big on workforce housing. He explains why patience is especially important amid today's high interest rates and evolving capital structures, how he’s tapping into growing demand for workforce and affordable housing and where he's finding opportunity.·      Workforce housing remains a
Halfway There: What’s Shaping Commercial Real Estate at Midyear 2026
Halfway There: What’s Shaping Commercial Real Estate at Midyear 2026 Aug 4, 2026 39:37 With the H1 2026 data in hand, we can see how commercial real estate is evolving in a market where AI, geopolitical events, capital discipline and a resilient economy are rewriting earlier forecasts. CBRE’s Research leaders discuss the company’s 2026 Midyear Outlook—published today—and examine what’s changed since the start of the year and the implications for occupiers, investors and the bro
Every Breath You Take: Rethinking Communication for Senior Leaders
Every Breath You Take: Rethinking Communication for Senior Leaders Jul 27, 2026 35:00 Winning isn't about persuasion, it's about connection. That's what Esther Choy, CEO of The Leadership Story Lab, believes. In her latest book, Winning Without Persuading, Choy asserts that creating genuine connection can unlock success for leaders and deal makers. Choy makes a case for how strategic silence, creative listening and storytelling can build trust and transform relationships.Shift your
Changes: Commercial Real Estate Investment’s Next Chapter
Changes: Commercial Real Estate Investment’s Next Chapter Jul 20, 2026 31:34 Commercial real estate is entering a new era. CBRE Investment Management’s Julie Ingersoll explains why traditional assumptions are being challenged, where investors should focus next and what it takes to create long-term value in today's environment.
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet: Industrial Outdoor Storage Takes Off
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet: Industrial Outdoor Storage Takes Off Jul 13, 2026 32:36  How did a property sub-sector built around equipment and vehicle storage garner the interest of  institutional investors? Alterra Property Group’s Leo Addimando and CBRE's Will Pike discuss the evolution and growth of Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), current market dynamics and its emergence as an increasingly mainstream institutional asset.IOS plays a key role in supporting logistics,
Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth [encore 02.17.26]
Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth [encore 02.17.26] Jul 7, 2026 36:26 Before they lifted the Cup, here’s how they built an arena worthy of a champion. Raleigh has long been one of the best-performing secondary markets. Its arena district is poised to be the next engine in its growth. Carolina Hurricanes CEO Brian Fork and Greater Raleigh Chamber CEO Adrienne Cole discuss how the Lenovo Center anchors a mixed-use redevelopment on state-owned land—structured through a
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Impact of Sports Venue Development
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Impact of Sports Venue Development Jun 29, 2026 37:13 Sports venues can be powerful urban growth engines. Entrepreneur Larry Botel, co-owner of the Richmond minor-league baseball team, and CBRE’s Pam Strieffler discuss how mixed-use districts anchored by these venues can transform CBD-adjacent areas. They walk through strategies for attracting outside capital, navigating rising construction costs, drawing year-round visitors, and forging public-priva
Under Pressure: Can data centers keep up with AI?
Under Pressure: Can data centers keep up with AI? Jun 22, 2026 34:03 Data centers are the hottest asset class in CRE right now. Digital Realty CEO Andy Power and CBRE's Pat Lynch discuss the sector’s dynamics, including power constraints, evolving location strategies and international markets. They also offer key insights from CBRE’s hot-off-the-presses Global Data Center Trends Report 2026.AI demand fuels near-zero data center vacancy rates in some key markets.Pow
London Calling: Investing in Europe’s resilient markets
London Calling: Investing in Europe’s resilient markets Jun 15, 2026 35:55 What do “higher for longer” interest rates mean for investors? CBRE Investment Management’s Achal Gandhi and Rik Eertink break down the practical ways they identify and pursue opportunities in the living, logistics, office and retail sectors across Europe, in both direct and indirect execution formats.The latest market data from Europe reveals that NOI growth remains the primary driver of investme
2026 Retail Real Estate Trends with Ebere Anokute (BONUS EPISODE)
2026 Retail Real Estate Trends with Ebere Anokute (BONUS EPISODE) Jun 11, 2026 16:52 Retail real estate requires an operator's mindset. While attending ICSC Las Vegas, CBRE's Americas Head of Retail Research, Ebere Anokute, spoke with us about the state of the market, challenging conventional wisdom and leveraging robust data to navigate an evolving retail landscape.Key Takeaways: ·     Investors should prioritize assets in secondary markets with stro
Get Ready: The keys to future-proof organizations
Get Ready: The keys to future-proof organizations Jun 8, 2026 34:26 Futurist and author Jacob Morgan has a plan for building future-ready organizations: cultivating a thriving, accountable workforce; embracing flexibility; and applying technology to foster resilience and employee growth.Future-ready organizations track change early, plan proactively and communicate and act with clarity.Employee experience can be enhanced by setting clear expectations, providing co

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