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CNBC Property Play

CNBC Property Play

CNBC 10 Episodes Oct 7, 2026

CNBC Property Play with Diana Olick explores new and evolving opportunities for real estate investors, covering commercial and residential sectors, finance and mortgage markets, industry innovation, and climate change risks. The podcast features interviews with industry leaders, dealmakers, and experts shaping the future of real estate.

Episodes

Building Faster and Smarter with Saint-Gobain Global CEO Benoit Bazin 10/7/26
Building Faster and Smarter with Saint-Gobain Global CEO Benoit Bazin 10/7/26 Oct 7, 2026 00:22:04 With housing shortages and high costs squeezing real estate, how can the industry build better and faster? Saint-Gobain Chairman and CEO Benoit Bazin joins Diana Olick to discuss AI’s role in developing smarter materials, the data center boom, and why sustainable construction can deliver more value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col
Richard LeFrak on Rates, AI and the Next Real Estate Play 9/29/26
Richard LeFrak on Rates, AI and the Next Real Estate Play 9/29/26 Sep 29, 2026 00:27:26 After nearly six decades in real estate, Richard LeFrak has seen it all. Now, the LeFrak Organization CEO, says the era of “extend and pretend” is ending, creating new opportunities for investors with patient capital. He joins Diana Olick to discuss where he sees opportunity, the outlook for New York and South Florida, AI’s potential to cut construction costs, and why his “build and hold” strategy
Scenes From a Major Housing Conference the Day After the Fed Raised Rates 9/22/26
Scenes From a Major Housing Conference the Day After the Fed Raised Rates 9/22/26 Sep 22, 2026 00:33:42 Diana Olick sits with some of the top CEOs in housing and one of the most well-known analysts, as they respond to higher interest rates and housing affordability – and offer their next plays in an increasingly tough market for real estate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How Proptech is Making Old Buildings Smarter and Cheaper to Run 9/9/26
How Proptech is Making Old Buildings Smarter and Cheaper to Run 9/9/26 Sep 15, 2026 00:17:34 Some of America’s oldest buildings are still running on technology designed decades ago. Runwise co-founder and CEO Jeff Carleton joins Diana Olick to explain how sensors, automation and AI are helping property owners cut energy and water costs, spot problems before they become expensive and bring aging buildings into the digital age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswi
How the CEO of Blend, A Mortgage Tech Disruptor, Brought His Business Back from the Brink 9/8/26
How the CEO of Blend, A Mortgage Tech Disruptor, Brought His Business Back from the Brink 9/8/26 Sep 8, 2026 00:31:17 Nima Ghamsari launched his business in the wake of the great financial crisis, when bad mortgages nearly brought the economy to its knees. He expanded quickly, reaping huge funding and valuations, only to go public at precisely the wrong time. Hear how he took Blend back to the drawing board, is now profitable again, but facing new challenges from AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See
AI Is Changing Real Estate & Coldwell Banker CEO Kamini Lane is Betting on People 9/1/26
AI Is Changing Real Estate & Coldwell Banker CEO Kamini Lane is Betting on People 9/1/26 Sep 1, 2026 00:31:17 AI is transforming nearly every part of the homebuying process, but Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane  says there’s one thing technology can’t replace: human judgment. In this episode of Property Play, Lane sits down with Diana Olick to explain how she’s bringing a tech mindset to one of real estate’s oldest brands, why agents will have to evolve to survive, and how AI can make them more powe
How Invitation Homes CEO Steered His Business Through a Potential Investor Ban 8/18/26
How Invitation Homes CEO Steered His Business Through a Potential Investor Ban 8/18/26 Aug 18, 2026 00:36:00 Invitation Homes CEO Dallas Tanner sits down with Diana Olick to discuss how he steered the nation’s largest publicly traded single-family rental company through the threat of a potential investor ban. Tanner breaks down what the new rules mean for Invitation Homes, the housing market and renters and where he sees the next opportunities for growth in single-family rentals and build-to-rent. Hosted
Brookfield’s No-Fear Play on What’s Next in Real Estate 8/11/26
Brookfield’s No-Fear Play on What’s Next in Real Estate 8/11/26 Aug 11, 2026 00:34:03 While others remain cautious, Brookfield is putting capital to work. Brookfield Global Real Estate CEO, Lowell Baron, joins Diana Olick to break down where the firm sees opportunity. From office conversions and build-to-rent communities to senior and student housing, logistics and data centers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti
Real Estate Without the Drama? This CEO Says That's the Big Play 8/4/26
Real Estate Without the Drama? This CEO Says That's the Big Play 8/4/26 Aug 4, 2026 00:20:29 Easterly Government Properties CEO Darrell Crate calls his business "real estate without the drama." But behind that steady strategy is a multibillion-dollar opportunity. Diana Olick sits down with Crate to discuss why government-leased properties have remained resilient through political shifts, how aging federal buildings are creating new opportunities, and why he believes AI won't disrupt missi
The New Playbook for Real Estate VC's 7/28/26
The New Playbook for Real Estate VC's 7/28/26 Jul 28, 2026 00:33:28 Artificial intelligence is influencing all aspects of commercial real estate, and now it is rewriting the rules of the venture capital that fuels it.  In this episode of Property Play, Diana Olick talks with Fifth Wall co-founder and CEO Brendan Wallace about exactly how AI is helping him to launch entirely new real estate businesses and evolve the fund from pure investor to creator. He explains h
The Next Big Play in Commercial Real Estate 7/14/26
The Next Big Play in Commercial Real Estate 7/14/26 Jul 14, 2026 00:29:48 Commercial real estate is evolving beyond the traditional office debate. In this episode, Colliers U.S. & Latin America CEO Gil Borok joins Diana Olick to discuss how major infrastructure projects create long-term real estate value, why office isn't dead, the next phase of AI and data centers, and the sectors he believes offer the strongest opportunities for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads
Millionaire at 25: Hannah Hammon’s Playbook for Real Estate Success 6/30/26
Millionaire at 25: Hannah Hammon’s Playbook for Real Estate Success 6/30/26 Jun 30, 2026 00:34:04 HB Capital CEO Hannah Hammond sits with Diana Olick and shares how she became a self-made millionaire by 25 and built a career in commercial real estate. Why relationships are her greatest business asset, where she's finding opportunity in today's market, and how AI is reshaping the future of investing and dealmaking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform

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