The Weekly Take from CBRE
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
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Impact of Sports Venue Development
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?
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
This Is How We Do It: The playbook for office-to-residential conversions
How did the largest office-to-residential conversion come about? Brian Steinwurtzel of GFP Real Estate offers an inside look at how lower Manhattan’s 25 Water Street, a struggling office tower that was transformed into more than 1,300 apartments. He discusses what this landmark project signals for urban resilience.· The right acquisition price and bold design and amenity choices can turn chal
Drive My Car: Turning parking spots into steady cash flow
Two of the parking industry’s most influential leaders— LAZ Parking’s Alan Lazowski and Parkway Corporation’s Rob Zuritzky—explore parking’s role as critical infrastructure, a cash-flow-generating asset and a platform for EVs, autonomous vehicles and urban mobility innovation.* Parking is vital urban infrastructure, supporting economic growth.* Technology, like EV charging, revolutionizes parking
Walking on Sunshine: Why commercial real estate feels investable again
On this episode, we feature a wide-ranging discussion with Henry Chin, CBRE’s Global Head of Research—recorded at CBRE’s annual Capital Markets Symposium—where we explore global capital flows, the forces shaping investment strategies and why 2026 may be a compelling vintage for real estate investment.* 2026 offers prime investment opportunities in U.S. real estate.* Income growth, not cap rates, w
Don’t Stop Me Now: Innovations driving industrial real estate
Link Logistics’ Luke Petherbridge and CBRE’s John Morris dissect the powerful forces shaping industrial & logistics real estate. They explore continued e-commerce acceleration, the transformative impact of AI, driverless trucks, evolving supply chains, changing warehouse standards and much more.* Industrial real estate had its second-best leasing year ever in 2025.* New demand is being spurred
Things Have Changed: Why Portugal is a European hotspot
Portugal has become an unexpected real estate powerhouse in Europe. Arrow Global’s John Calvao and CBRE's Francisco Horta e Costa discuss the revival of Portugal’s economy, surging investment in hospitality, logistics, data centers and student housing, the resilient Lisbon and Porto office markets and ways to address a chronic housing shortage.* Portugal's economic turnaround has fueled robust rea
This Is It: AI infrastructure is powering office markets
AI’s massive investment surge is reshaping commercial real estate. Chemonics' Victoria Slivkoff and CBRE's Colin Yasukochi discuss AI's influence on tech talent and its role in revitalizing key office markets and driving physical infrastructure needs.* AI drives massive investment into data centers and physical infrastructure.* San Francisco's office market is experiencing an AI-driven turnaround.
Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth (and hockey team)
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 complex public-private partnership.Public-Private Partnerships: The Lenovo Cente
This Must Be the Place: Food halls are enhancing asset value
Food halls are no longer just a trend—they are a high-impact amenity for improving a property’s dwell time, leasing velocity and NOI. Recorded at Central Perk in Times Square, a quartet of experts from Colicchio Consulting and CBRE explain how the best food halls prioritize operations and programming, new beverage and evening strategies, the lowdown on operator selection and deal structures that o
Digital Love: AI & the Future of CRE
AI is reshaping the business landscape, including commercial real estate. Data scientist and author Sandy Pentland and CBRE’s Sandeep Davé discuss how the intersection of emerging technologies and human insight is driving better decision-making for investors, occupiers and building operators.Commercial Real Estate & AI: For occupiers, AI can create significant operating efficiencies
On the Road Again: Coast-to-coast opportunities in commercial real estate
Recorded at the CBRE Women’s Network Power of WE conference, this episode offers a rapid-fire, insights-rich tour of major U.S. commercial real estate markets. Our subject-matter experts provide inside views of how different regions are navigating supply, demand and economic forces—from industrial and logistics to multifamily, office and retail—and insights on where investors and occupiers may fin
New Day: The U.S. economy and real estate in 2026 with PwC
PwC’s Karl Russo and CBRE’s Henry Chin share their outlook for the U.S. economy and commercial real estate in 2026, exploring opportunities and risks to growth.Key Takeaways:The U.S. economy should remain resilient in 2026.While the labor market finds a new equilibrium, many companies are racing to upskill and retain talent as they adopt AI processes.Reshoring and infrastructure improvements are e
California Dreamin’: Converting an office park into a lively town center
Alex Mehran Jr., CEO of a third-generation family developer, walks us through the transformation of Bishop Ranch—a master-planned community in San Ramon, CA. Mehran shares valuable lessons on reinventing a suburban office park into a vibrant, mixed-use destination. Mixed-use suburban developments are gaining strong appeal.· Amenity-rich office space drives
New Rules: Earning Respect, Sustaining Engagement and Improving Presence
Alison Fragale, author of the provactively titled “Likeable Bad Ass," breaks down the science of status—offering practical advice on how leaders can use warmth and competence to drive respect and gain greater influence.Key Takeaways:1. Status—being respected and regarded—leads to influence, access to resources, and career advancement.2. &nb
Adam Grant on questioning conventional wisdom and making better decisions [encore - 04.08.25]
Wharton organizational psychologist and New York Times-bestselling author Adam Grant shares insights on making better business decisions, fostering innovation and how your personal "challenge network” can lead to superior products and delight your customers.1. Encourage[SI1] Humor and Humility: They help maintain a flexible and open-minded approach, making it easier to
The business value of a desirable workplace [encore - 11.02.25]
Jamie Hodari, CBRE's CEO of Building Operations & Experience, spotlights where he sees the biggest opportunity across commercial real estate: workplace experience. He discusses how a company’s space can attract tenants and enhance the employee experience, enriching people’s lives and increasing business effectiveness. Everything is operational real estate: Real estate companies are evolvi
Coming Up: Optimism about a continued real estate rebound in 2026
J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Josh Myerberg breaks down the 2026 real estate outlook, why quality assets and operational excellence matter, and where savvy investors are finding opportunity now. Don’t miss these timely insights from one of the industry’s top portfolio strategists.J.P. Morgan Asset Management is optimistic about 2026, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and resilient re
Shake It Off: Office investing is coming back
Shorenstein CEO Brandon Shorenstein and CBRE’s Patrick Gildea discuss why the office market is poised for a comeback. Hear what they have to say about risk-adjusted returns, property conversions, the importance of workplace amenities and more.Key takeaways on office investing: Office market is recovering: Investment activity in the office sector is rebounding with more bidders and increased d
Look Around: Exploring today’s capital strategies
Clarion’s Brent Jenkins and CBRE’s Zaahir Syed discuss how capital raising for real estate is rapidly evolving. They provide insights on fund development, non-traded REITs, emerging opportunities in private wealth markets and more.Key takeaways on raising and deploying capital: Sourcing real estate capital is diversifying, with growing emphasis on private wealth and new opportunities to tap i
Powerhouse: The Future of Data Centers [Encore - 8.19.25]
Mortenson’s Maja Rosenquist and CBRE’s Gordon Dolven examine one of real estate’s most dynamic sectors. They discuss how AI’s growth has accelerated data center development, how site-selection strategies are evolving and the challenges posed by power constraints.
The Room Where It Happens: Inside Real Assets Investment Strategy
CBRE Investment Management’s Co-CEO and CIO, Adam Gallistel, offers insights on where real assets investors can find strong return opportunities in today’s market. He discusses shifting strategies amid higher interest rates, alternative asset classes, the role of operational expertise and why Europe offers attractive relative value right now. Prioritize operations and asset selection: Gallist
Around the World: Coca-Cola’s real estate recipe for growth
Coca-Cola’s Michael Moore shares how the iconic brand activates its workplace in 82 countries. The company seizes on flexibility, local culture and innovative design to drive effectiveness, space utilization, brand impact and global growth.· relationships and talent pools in 82 countries. · Coca-Cola balances global brand consistency w
Everyday People: Gensler on creating the workplaces people want
Gensler’s Diane Hoskins explains the workplace design trends that are meeting the evolving needs of today’s workforce. She discusses how hybrid work shapes office plans, the importance of reflecting local culture and AI’s growing impact.Key takeaways on Gensler’s views of workplace design: · Workplace design is in flux: Today's offices require a rethink of the wor
What’s Ahead for Commercial Real Estate (BONUS EPISODE)
CBRE Global Head of Research Henry Chin sizes up Q3 investment activity, which was stronger than anticipated, and reveals which asset classes are best positioned for Q4 and 2026.Key Takeaways on Commercial Real Estate Investment Trends U.S. real estate is entering a prime investment window as repricing and improving fundamentals create opportunity.Retail and office sectors are attractive play
My Generation: How boomers, Gen X, millennials, Gen Z are working together
Author Jean Twenge, Ph.D., explains the implications of four different generations working together. As Gen Zers increasingly join millennials, Gen Xers and a shrinking cohort of baby boomers in the workforce, their varying needs, attitudes and aptitudes are driving workplace changes.· Generational shifts are reshaping the workplace: Organizations are navigating the mo
Treasure: Leadership Lessons from Pirates
Author Sam Conniff argues that the boldest leaders don’t play it safe—they have a strategy for rewriting the rules. This episode explores how pirate-inspired thinking and resolute action can help executives navigate uncertainty, unlock innovation and lead with courage amid change.· Leaders who embrace change as a strategic advantage can outperform peers.· &n
Do the Evolution: What’s up with U.K. REITs
This week we shine a light on REITs in the U.K. Two London-based experts discuss what’s driving deal flow, investment strategies and long-term returns, especially in logistics, retail and hospitality.· Triple-net REITs in the U.K. offer predictable income and resilience through market cycles.· Urban logistics and convenien
Tomorrow Is Today: What is the future of core funds?
Barings’ John Lippmann and CBRE Investment Management’s Elisabeth Troni share strategies for navigating risk and unlocking value in core real estate investment portfolios. From alternatives to secondary markets, top funds are adapting to outperform in a shifting landscape.Key takeaways on evolving investor strategies: · Alternatives are reshaping core portfo
Rise Up: MetLife’s View from the Top
MetLife Investment Management’s Sara Queen and CBRE’s Tommy Lee explore the shifting dynamics of commercial real estate investing. They offer seasoned insight on a range of topics, from NYC office to data centers to build-to-rent residential and much more.Key takeaways on real estate investing: · High-net-worth investors are stepping in aggressively du
Crossroads: Industrial & Logistics Opportunities in U.S.-Mexico Border Markets
Amid evolving trade dynamics, CBRE experts reveal how nearshoring, supply chain reinvention and revitalized twin-plant models are reshaping industrial markets on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Notably, demand for logistics space and construction activity is booming along the I-35 Corridor.Key takeaways on U.S.-Mexico Border Markets: · Port Laredo Surp
Right Here, Right Now: Reinventing the American Mall
CBL Properties’ Stephen Lebovitz and CBRE’s Rich Frolik explain how malls are being transformed into high-performing, mixed-use assets. From casinos and hotels to pickleball and movie theaters, malls are evolving to meet modern demand.Key takeaways on the evolution of malls: · Malls are transitioning into multi-use destinations, integrating entertainment, ho
The Long Run: What’s Driving Net Lease Investment
Net lease assets are attracting more institutional capital. New Mountain Capital’s Teddy Kaplan and CBRE’s Will Pike explore why this resilient, tax-efficient investment strategy is gaining favor.Attractive in volatile markets: Positioned as a hybrid asset class—part real estate and part structured finance, net lease investments offer cash flow backed by quality credit tenants.Manufacturing moment
Investment Opportunities in Industrial Outdoor Storage [Encore - 6.23.25]
·Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), a twist on a classic property type, is attracting institutional capital. With sub-3% vacancy and strong rent growth, Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) is outperforming traditional industrial assets.· Zoning and entitlement hurdles limit new IOS development, boosting demand for existing sites.· Major i
Built to Last: Investing in Real Estate through REITs
Nareit’s Steven Wechsler explains the advantages of investing in real estate through REITs. The conversation touches on the evolution of REIT sectors, the impact of interest rate movement, liquidity and tax efficiencies and the wide range of investment options available.Key takeaways: · Organized to Provide Structural Discipline and Tax Efficiency: REITs mus
Powerhouse: The Future of Data Centers
Mortenson’s Maja Rosenquist and CBRE’s Gordon Dolven examine one of real estate’s most dynamic sectors. They discuss how AI’s growth has accelerated data center development, how site-selection strategies are evolving and the challenges posed by power constraints.Key takeaways on data center trends:· Data center site selection is increasingly dictated by access to scala
Legacy: The Legendary Stephen M. Ross on Building a Real Estate Empire and Florida’s Next Great City
Real estate titan Stephen M. Ross shares his bold vision for commercial real estate and West Palm Beach. Ross sees the rising Florida market as a hub for innovation, business activity and entertainment, highlighting strategic investments in healthcare, education and cultural amenities, Ross looks back on an incredible career as a developer and entrepreneur.Key Takeaways: · &nb
The Commercial Real Estate Outlook for the rest of 2025 (BONUS EPISODE)
Key Takeaways on the Real Estate Outlook · CBRE foresees U.S. commercial real estate investment activity increasing by 10% in 2025, despite macroeconomic uncertainty.· CBRE believes the office market is passed its trough and leasing activity should continue to rebound.· Industrial & logistics leasing ac
Valley of the Sun: Exploring hospitality investments in Phoenix
Entrepreneurs Sam Fox and Brian Frakes offer insights on their hospitality-driven approach to real estate development in Phoenix and how curating experiences and operating assets themselves are driving value.Key Takeaways: · Hospitality-led development is reshaping urban real estate, with restaurants and hotels serving as anchors that drive traffic, elevate brand
Wonderwall: Adaptive Reuse and Sustainable Development in Europe
In the fourth episode of our European tour, HB Reavis' Steve Skinner and CBRE’s Alastair Perks and Simon Brown explore how asset renewal, sustainability priorities and operational excellence are transforming real estate development across Europe.
For Tomorrow: PGIM's Co-CEO on the Future of Real Estate Investment
Recorded in London, this discussion with Raimondo Amabile, Co-CEO of PGIM Real Estate, focuses on RealAssetX—the company's innovation lab that's leveraging AI to improve building operations and asset performance.Key Takeaways: · PGIM Real Estate’s RealAssetX lab is focused on transforming real estate investing through AI, sustainability and operational efficiency, signaling a
Roll with the Changes: Finding value in today's real estate investment market with AEW
AEW's Chief Investment Officer and Head of Private Equity and Private Debt in North America, Mike Byrne and CBRE's Vice Chairman and Co-Head of US Large Loans in Debt & Structured Finance, Tom Traynor provide insights on how real estate investors today can mitigate risk and uncover opportunities by strategically deploying capital across diverse asset classes and regions.insights on deploying g
New Horizons: Why Global Capital Is Eyeing U.K. Real Estate
In this second installment of our series on Europe, Schroders Capital’s Nick Montgomery and CBRE’s Lee Bruce share insights on AI-driven strategies, sustainability and asset repricing.From This Episode: Recent insights on the U.K. investment market:U.K. investment volume has picked up since late last year, buoyed by international capital.AI and data tools are streamlining everything from valuation
Make Way: Why European logistics is built for the long haul
Recorded during a CBRE event in Barcelona, Panattoni’s Robert Dobrzycki and CBRE’s Jack Cox explore the European logistics market with a focus on opportunities in today’s market.Growth in Europe’s Industrial & Logistics sector is expected to driven by demand from 3PLs, e-commerce and manufacturing.Operational expertise is crucial in Industrial & Logistics, particularly in denser urban envi
Outside Chance: Investment Opportunities in Industrial Outdoor Storage
· With sub-3% vacancy and strong rent growth, Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) is outperforming traditional industrial assets.· Zoning and entitlement hurdles limit new IOS development, boosting demand for existing sites.· Major investors are amassing IOS portfolios, following the path of self-storage and single
No Better Place: Macquarie Group drives connectivity through workplace design
Macquarie Group’s Andrew Burdick pulls the curtain back on the company’s newly reimagined Americas headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Burdick and CBRE’s Lenny Beaudoin discuss how design, flexibility and sustainability can converge to create spaces that foster innovation, support company culture and drive long-term value.· Workplace design can reflect and reinforce you
Level Up: WeWork’s CEO on the company’s reset
CEO John Santora discusses WeWork’s revival, and its focus on real estate fundamentals, disciplined growth and delivering flexible, hospitality-driven office solutions worldwide. · WeWork has repositioned itself as a real estate-first company focusing on strategic locations, hospitality services and profitability.· Demand for flexible
Get Together: Community, Capital and a Different Way of Living
Two international experts—Pro-invest Group’s Sabine Schaffer and CBRE’s Stuart McCann—unpack the fundamentals and investment appeal behind co-living.Share these insights on co-living, which is attracting residents and capital, particularly in overseas markets: • Co-living fills a market gap between hotels and multifamily, and is distinguished by resident tenure, product mix and community soci
Here to Stay: A look at extended-stay hotels - [encore - 02.03.25]
With a twist on the conventional lodging business model, Extended Stay America (ESA) has seen impressive growth in recent years. ESA CEO Greg Juceam discusses managing its real estate portfolio and provides insights on the business of long-term accommodations.Share these insights from this week’s episode: Investment Potential: The extended-stay lodging segment offers a resilient an
The Future Is Now: The State of PropTech Innovation
Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace and CBRE’s Connor Hall explore innovation in commercial real estate, from flexible workspaces to AI-driven investment strategies.Share these insights on proptech investing: · Investing in PropTech, like all venture capital investments – is high risk and high reward. Investors typically underwrite 40%+ internal rates of return (IRRs), b
Brick: Commercial construction risks and opportunities
Leading construction and finance experts gathered at Turner & Townsend’s New York office to discuss the impact of tariffs, interest rates, new technology, labor availability and more on commercial construction. 1. Uncertainty: The construction industry faces significant uncertainty due to volatile interest rates, higher tariffs and costs for materials and labor.2.&n
Forward: Navigating Industrial Real Estate Market Dynamics
Robinson Weeks Partners’ David Welch and CBRE’s Chris Riley discuss market opportunities and challenges in the industrial real estate sector. Chris will be leaving CBRE to join Robinson Weeks in a senior position effective June 1.Share these insights on industrial & logistics real estate: 1. E-commerce helped the industrial sector grow, but a spate of development ha
The Economic and Real Estate Outlook with CBRE’s Dr. Henry Chin (BONUS EPISODE)
In this bonus episode, CBRE's new Global Head of Research, Dr. Henry Chin, discusses the current outlook for commercial real estate for both occupiers and investors. Key Takeaways on the Economic and Real Estate Outlook · Market Sentiment: Real estate fundamentals don’t change overnight. Leasing activity is proceeding across asset classes though some occupier
Green Into Gold: The New Era of Sustainable Investing
Galvanize Climate Solutions’ Joe Sumberg and CBRE Chief Sustainability Officer Rob Bernard share insights on achieving high returns through sustainable investment strategies. · Profitable Sustainability: Commercial real estate investment strategies that integrate today’s sustainability and decarbonization technologies can enhance returns.· &
Who's Next: Leading family-run firms through change, succession
Each new generation brings opportunities and challenges to the workplace. Recorded live at ICSC Detroit, leaders from two Michigan-based real estate families, the Schostaks and the Friedmans, discuss the hard but necessary conversations and choices required to maintain a multi-generational enterprise.Share these insights on succession planning in family-owned businesses: · &n
Talk : Storytelling Strategies for Business Success
Stories are what make information memorable and communications more impactful. Author and business consultant Esther Choy discusses business storytelling, emphasizing how engaging narratives can be more persuasive and increase connections with audiences.Share these insights on how to use storytelling to improve the impact of communications 1. Remember the “IRS” model: T
Challengers: Adam Grant on questioning conventional wisdom and making better decisions
Wharton organizational psychologist and New York Times-bestselling author Adam Grant shares insights on making better business decisions, fostering innovation and how your personal "challenge network” can lead to superior products and delight your customers.Share these insights on how to be a successful leader: 1. Encourage Humor and Humility: They help maintain a
Alternative: On Deploying Capital in Today’s Real Estate Market
Manulife’s Jessica Harrison and CBRE’s Kevin Aussef join us from the CBRE Investor Symposium, where they highlight investment opportunities, particularly in alternative asset classes.Share these insights: - Market Momentum: Real estate capital markets are gaining momentum, as the gap between buyer and seller expectations narrows.- Stra
River of Dreams: The story behind Chicago’s real estate resilience
We explore Chicago's vibrant real estate scene with CIBC’s Karen Case and CBRE’s Lisa Konieczka. They discuss market dynamics, Fulton Market's emergence and transformation, and ongoing capital markets challenges and opportunities.Share these insights about Chicago real estate: - The Big Split: Chicago's office market is bifurcated: creditworthy occupiers looking f
Keepsake: A look inside self storage's fundamentals
Two self-storage experts—Merit Hill Capital’s Liz Schlesinger and CBRE’s Nick Walker—discuss the sector's strong long-term fundamentals and near-term challenges facing this resilient asset class, including a tepid housing market.Share these insights about the self-storage industry fundamentals: Operators understand the customer: Self-storage customers prioritize proximity and convenience over
All Star: Ray Washburne on cities, retail, restaurants, energy and more
Ray Washburne is an accomplished investor with an eclectic portfolio that spans shopping centers, restaurants, energy and more. Washburne offers a unique perspective on market trends, Investment opportunities and the the evolution of cities.RetailUnique Identity Wins: Local restaurants and regional brand dining experiences are essential to attracting visitors to a city or neighborhood.Bifurcation
Sunshine: Shaping the Future of Miami
Swire Properties’ Henry Bott and CBRE's Troy Ballard examine Miami's growth, appeal to global investors and the Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Swire's luxury condominium project on Brickell Key Island.Share these insights about opportunities in Miami: Miami is thriving: The city is growing rapidly, with strong demand for housing driven by an increasing population.Luxury housing is in demand
New Madrid: Investment capital eyes a rising southern Europe star
Stoneshield Capital’s Juan Pepa and CBRE's Adolfo Ramirez-Escudero discuss Spain's economic renaissance, which has engendered bountiful investment opportunities.Share these insights about investment opportunities in Spain: Spain has great fundamentals: Gone are the dog days following the Global Financial Crisis. Spain's high economic growth rate has made it an attractive investment destinatio
The Comeback: Opportunities abound in San Francisco
This week we shine a spotlight on San Francisco, a market that is showing increasing signs of shaking off the post-pandemic doldrums. Listen to a wide-ranging discussion as The Bay Area Council's Jim Wunderman and CBRE's Joe Wallace explore the growing impact of AI on local economy and real estate market, opportunities across sectors, public-private collaborations and the city's budding
More Than a Feeling: The business value of a desirable workplace
Jamie Hodari, CBRE's CEO of Building Operations & Experience, spotlights where he sees the biggest opportunity across commercial real estate: workplace experience. He discusses how a company’s space can attract tenants and enhance the employee experience, enriching people’s lives and increasing business effectiveness.Share these insights from this week’s episode: Everything is operational
Here to Stay: A look at extended-stay hotels
With a twist on the conventional lodging business model, Extended Stay America (ESA) has seen impressive growth in recent years. ESA CEO Greg Juceam discusses managing its real estate portfolio and provides insights on the business of long-term accommodations.Share these insights from this week’s episode: Investment Potential: The extended-stay lodging segment offers a resilient an
We Are Family: Private capital funding and family offices
High-net-worth individuals and family offices can be a lucrative, though difficult-to-access source of real estate investment capital. BNY Mellon's Boryana Zamanoff and CBRE's Zaahir Syed and Compie Newman discuss how to tap into funding from family offices and the strategies these investors are employing under current real estate market conditions. Significant Pool of Capital: Family offices
