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The Weekly Take from CBRE

The Weekly Take from CBRE

CBRE 313 Episodes Sep 14, 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

Do It Again: Real Estate’s Return to Old-School Value Creation
Do It Again: Real Estate’s Return to Old-School Value Creation Sep 14, 2026 39:56 Ken Rosen has been an astute analyst of the real estate world for 50 years. The highly regarded economist, consultant and educator explains why today’s higher interest rates could force investors back to the fundamentals. He also provides a framework for strategic investment and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving landscape.·      Higher interest rates mean r
Hold the Line: What Wins in Industrial’s New Cycle
Hold the Line: What Wins in Industrial’s New Cycle Sep 8, 2026 31:54 Shallow-bay industrial real estate is having a moment. Investor Jordan Schnitzer explains how his family firm was early to recognize the opportunity in this specialized corner of the market. He discusses how building deep knowledge of an asset class and local markets and operating with a long-term mindset have helped Schnitzer Properties grow a differentiated industrial platform.Demand for shallow
Halfway There: What’s Shaping Commercial Real Estate at Midyear 2026 [encore - 08.04.26]
Halfway There: What’s Shaping Commercial Real Estate at Midyear 2026 [encore - 08.04.26] Aug 31, 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 broader
A Helluva Town: New York Wisdom From Longtime Pundit Steve Cuozzo
A Helluva Town: New York Wisdom From Longtime Pundit Steve Cuozzo Aug 24, 2026 39:00 New York Post columnist Steve Cuozzo has long been a go-to source for the latest buzz about the goings-on in New York City commercial real estate and its iconic restaurant scene. Cuozzo shares five decades of wisdom and insight on all things New York.·     Steve Cuozzo’s five decades of reporting and editing provide seasoned insights into what makes New York tick.· 
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

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