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The Weekly Take from CBRE

The Weekly Take from CBRE

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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.

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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 Jun 9, 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
The Climb: Scaling retail’s new heights Jun 2, 2026 30:01 Retail real estate’s comeback is undeniable. Investor Adam Ifshin details how open-air retail once again became a preferred institutional asset. Recorded at ICSC Las Vegas, Adam discusses the appeal of secondary markets, value-add strategies and the reasons why real estate operations are now the key drivers of returns.·     Open-air retail is once again an institutional as
In My Place: Private clubs are driving asset value and urban vibrancy May 26, 2026 39:43 Private club entrepreneur Tommy Shuey and CBRE’s Kelly Whaley discuss how these venues fill a growing need for personalized service and engagement outside the home or office, while driving value for both property owners and local communities.·     A new “third place” is emerging: Private clubs are filling a growing desire for curated spaces where people can connect outside
The Rising: Larry Silverstein and Mary Ann Tighe on the World Trade Center’s Rebirth May 19, 2026 45:22 Two titans of New York real estate—Larry Silverstein and CBRE’s Mary AnnTighe—reveal the vision and partnerships behind the rebuilding of the WorldTrade Center and Downtown Manhattan’s transformation into a vibrant 24/7community. They make the case for art and culture as catalysts forrevitalization, dissect the complexities of public-private collaboration andoffer insights into today’s evolving of
Good Vibrations: Why San Diego's CRE outlook is brightening May 12, 2026 34:29 LBA Realty's John Garrigan and Eric Brown and CBRE’s Matt Carlson discuss the resilient drivers propelling growth in the San Diego market. They also make a compelling case for value-add office investments, dissect the nuances of industrial capital markets and explore the role of relationships in navigating opportunities.•      Industrial leasing is gaining momentum.•&
Let’s Stay Together: Growth capital and secondary investing May 4, 2026 34:04 Secondary investments and recapitalizations help investors find opportunity in uncertain markets. Brookfield’s Chris Reilly and CBRE's Matt White break down what returns to expect, why disciplined leverage matters and how strong operators are winning right now.·      Secondary investing lets investors buy into real estate deals midstream, with the benefit of first see
Q2 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook with Dr. Henry Chin (BONUS EPISODE) Apr 30, 2026 16:14 CBRE Global Head of Research Henry Chin discusses Q1 2026 investment performance and the prospects for the rest of the year. He opines on inflation, interest rates, resilient fundamentals, geopolitical uncertainty and key sectors to watch.
Winning Team: How Under Armour reinvented its corporate real estate Apr 27, 2026 32:50 Under Armour’s Kathy Blessington shares the playbook for using real estate to support performance, culture and growth. From headquarters planning to retail and supply chain strategies to community engagement, Kathy explains how intentional, flexible spaces help global companies stay competitive and future-ready.Corporate real estate can be a powerful strategic asset, driving productivity, collabor
Style: How malls attract shoppers and lift NOI Apr 17, 2026 31:42 Retail’s recovery is real—and the best centers are winning through reinvention. Macerich CEO Jackson Hsieh and CBRE Retail Services Lead Todd Caruso discuss what it takes to create premier destinations today: complementary tenant mix, compelling anchors and using experience + technology to drive traffic and performance.· Retail underwriting now hinges on a small set of KPIs that illuminate pe
Back in the Game: As lenders return, CRE financing options expand Apr 13, 2026 32:57 More debt capital is available for commercial real estate investment. CBRE Investment Management’s Ty Gerschick and CBRE’s Tom Burns break down what’s happening across today’s debt markets, how borrowers can navigate a more competitive lending landscape and what capital availability means for real estate investment across property types and investment strategies.·     The
What’s in Store: Retail Real Estate’s Investment Outlook Apr 6, 2026 38:26 Retail real estate has emerged as an increasingly attractive asset class. LBX Investment’s Phil Block and CBRE’s Chris DeCouflé discuss the strategies driving today's returns and where the smart money is headed.* Operational intensity is unlocking significant value.* Adding multifamily or event spaces to traditional retail can enhance investment returns.* Mispriced risk in retail presents opportun

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