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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 real estate opportunities.* Hospitality and logistics lead growth, attracting global capital.* Emerging sectors like data centers and student housing are seeing outsized growth.* Multifamily housing faces persistent supply challenges.* The Lisbon and Porto office markets are exhibiting strong performance.
¡No te quedes atrás! Fireside chat en Real Estate Tech Market 2026 (30-31 julio, online, español/inglés). Regístrate YA: https://realestatetechmarket.com¡El retail se bifurca, pero en Latinoamérica explota! Mientras el e-commerce crece a USD 215B en 2026, el brick-and-mortar se reinventa como espacios que cautivan y conectan con phygital, experiencias inmersivas y live shopping como estrella: mercado regional USD 4.69B en 2025 → USD 32B en 2033 (CAGR 27.2%). Tasas de conversión hasta 30% (10x más que e-commerce tradicional), 63% de usuarios quieren comprar más así y 64% asiste streams mensuales.En este episodio corto: tendencias CBRE, PwC, McKinsey + live shopping en Brasil, México, Colombia.
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, professionals from Pinnacle Development, Langan Engineering, and PH&C Construction examine the key constraints influencing development decisions today including material availability and labor dynamics to zoning complexity, power infrastructure, and evolving hard and soft costs.This isn't a discussion about stalled projects. It's a look at how the market is adjusting. They explore where friction still exists, how experienced developers are planning around it, and what investors and policymakers need to understand to underwrite risk accurately and move projects forward.The takeaway: development hasn't stopped, it's become more disciplined and more strategic. Those who understand today's constraints are better positioned to allocate capital effectively and identify opportunities others may overlook⸻Who Should Watch • Commercial real estate investors • Developers and operators • Lenders and capital markets professionals • Policymakers and municipal leaders • Anyone underwriting or planning new development#CommercialRealEstate#RealEstateDevelopment#CREInvesting#CapitalMarkets#Infrastructure#ZoningAndEntitlements#PowerGrid#realestatepodcast Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.
Artificial intelligence is starting to rattle another major industry — commercial real estate. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down why shares of major brokerage firms like CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, and Newmark recently fell despite strong earnings. Investors are questioning whether AI could shrink brokerage commissions, automate appraisal work, and compress margins across the industry. But the bigger concern may be office demand. If AI allows companies to operate with fewer employees, will they need less office space in the future? Kathy explains what executives are saying, where AI may have the biggest impact first, and what real estate investors should be watching next. Is this short-term market fear — or the beginning of a structural shift in commercial real estate?
Patrick Carino shares how he sources ground-up multifamily deals, navigates Northeast development, and built DealNav out of his Excel frustration. The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence. In this episode, host Shanti Ryle sits down with Patrick Carino, Vice President of Development at the NRP Group, to discuss the latest trends, insights, and strategies shaping multifamily development across the Northeast. They explore Patrick's unconventional path into real estate — starting with punch lists in high school — through his years at CBRE and into his current role sourcing and executing ground-up developments across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. They also delve into Patrick's strategic approach to cold outreach and job hunting, the nuances of buying land that is subject to approvals, and what macro forces are reshaping deal economics today. Patrick also shares the origin story of DealNav, the map-based CRM he built for himself that accidentally became a product — and why he believes a human touch is still best for finding deals. Guest Introduction: Patrick Carino Starting in Real Estate in High School From Spec Homes to Multifamily Leasing Studying Real Estate at UConn Landing at CBRE's New York Institutional Group Learning the Market Through Deal Volume A Strategic Approach to Job Hunting and Cold Outreach How to Stand Out in Networking Conversations The Role Patrick Built at NRP Group Specialist vs. Generalist Models in Development How NRP's Teams Collaborate Across the Deal Lifecycle Deal Sourcing Criteria: Land, Size, and Approvals Buying Subject to Approvals — and Why It Matters Three Ways Patrick Sources Deals What Can Make or Break the Entitlement Process How Rates, Tariffs, and Regulations Affect the Northeast Market-by-Market: New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts What Keeps Patrick Up at Night — and What Excites Him Why Passion and Patience Are Essential in Development The Origin Story of DealNav Building a Simple, Map-Based CRM for Deal Tracking How Twitter Led to an Accidental Product Launch DealNav's Roadmap: Custom Fields, Map Features, and Integrations Why DealNav Doesn't Use AI — and Why That's Intentional Rapid Fire: Investment Picks, Worst Advice, and Parting Wisdom For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/ https://www.crexi.com/instagram https://www.crexi.com/facebook https://www.crexi.com/twitter https://www.crexi.com/linkedin https://www.youtube.com/crexi
Miniony rok przyniósł branży hotelowej bardzo solidne wyniki - zarówno operacyjne, jak i inwestycyjne. Wiele wskazuje na to, że w 2026 r. wartość transakcji może być jeszcze wyższa niż w 2025 r., m.in. dzięki rosnącej popularności segmentu „living” oraz postrzeganiu hoteli jako stabilnej, dojrzałej klasy aktywów. Polska pozostaje atrakcyjnym kierunkiem dla międzynarodowych graczy – do Warszawy i innych dużych miast wchodzą nowe marki, w tym globalne brandy lifestylowe, takie jak The Hoxton. To sygnał, że lokalny rynek dojrzewa, a siła polskiej gospodarki przyciąga zagraniczny kapitał.Czy obserwujemy właśnie boom, czy dopiero początek nowego cyklu? O tym, co naprawdę napędza dziś polski rynek hotelowy, dlaczego inwestorzy zmienili podejście do tej klasy aktywów i czy Polska gra już w europejskiej pierwszej lidze, rozmawiamy z Martą Abratowicz z CBRE. Zapraszam, Anna Gołasa.
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.* The AI revolution is creating specialized talent hubs and increasing demand for sustainable energy.* AI will boost productivity and necessitate workforce adaptation.
Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvOur guest this week is Mike Griffiths of San Francisco, CA an Executive Vice-President at CBRE, a real estate management firm and father of two children including one with KCNB1, a very rare genetic disorder.Mike and his wife, Julia, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two children, daughter Rowe (9) and son, Hall (14) who has KCNB1, a very rare genetic disorder associated with severe developmental delays, intellectual disability, and various types of seizures.Hall and the family have benefited from a number of organizations including; the KCNB1 Foundation, Support for Families with Disabilities, and Best Buddies to name a few. Mike has also participated in some endurance cycling events to raise funds for charity. Mike is very authentic about parenting a child with a wide range of physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. We'll hear about that and more on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Phone – (415) 407-7782Email – michael.w.griffiths@gmail.comLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-griffiths-63a87/KCNB1 Foundation – http://www.kcnb1.org/Best Buddies - https://www.bestbuddies.org/Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Order your copy of the new 21CD book: Dads Raising Chidlren With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4tdvjcvJoin the SFN U.S. Tour in one of 60+ locations all across the U.S. from May 21st to June 21st. Go to www.21stCenturyDads.org for additional informaiton. Please conisder hosting, co-hosting or simoly joining the tour near your home. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/Special thanks to SFN Mentor Father, SFN Mastermind Group dad and 21CD board member Shane Madden for creating the SFN jingle on the front and back end of the podcast..
We featured Willy's discussion with the industry's leading voices at the 2026 MBA CREF Conference. He was joined by James Millon, President & Co-Head of Capital Markets U.S. & Canada at CBRE Capital Markets, Justin Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Berkadia, and Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorganChase. Together, they discussed the state of the commercial real estate market and where we are in the cycle, the gap between buyers and sellers and what may unlock transactions, how AI and data centers are shaping investment and lending, lessons on leadership and culture, and what the next few years may hold for talent and consolidation in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of What's in Store?, Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa break down why grocery emerged as one of the strongest and most resilient asset classes in 2025 and what that means for investors underwriting retail today.We cover: • Why Amazon's physical grocery closures are a net positive for landlords • The rise of independent and regional grocers reshaping demand • Why 2025 grocery growth reflected real traffic, not just inflation • Why online grocery complements physical stores, not replaces themThe takeaway: grocery didn't just survive 2025, it validated the long-term investment thesis for necessity-based retail with real demand and durable cash flow.▶️ Subscribe for investor-focused insights on retail real estate, capital markets, and strategy.#commercialrealestate #retailrealestate #groceryanchored#cre #realestateinvesting #CREpodcastWarning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.
Petra Durnin shares her insights on data strategy, AI adoption pitfalls, and what firms must do to thrive in the next era of commercial real estate.The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence. In this episode, host Adam Siegel sits down with Petra Durnin, a 25-year commercial real estate veteran and tech-to-impact strategist, to discuss the latest trends, insights, and strategies shaping the industry. They explore Petra's journey from liberal arts temp to research and data leader at some of CRE's most prominent firms, including CBRE and Raises Commercial Real Estate, which was acquired by JLL.They also delve into the critical importance of clean data foundations before layering in AI, the evolving role of researchers and analysts, and why firms that invest in strong data infrastructure will define the next era of the industry. Petra shares her contrarian take that the industry doesn't need more technology tools — it needs to better utilize the ones it already has.Introduction to The Crexi Podcast How Petra Got Her Start as a CRE Temp Becoming Indispensable: Taking Over Market Reports Growing from Analyst to Director Pushing the Curve: Technology and Data Visualization Moving to Raise Commercial Real Estate How Clean Data Drives Better Broker Decisions Finding the Aha Moment with Technology Adoption Building a Ground-Up Tool Nobody Had What Made Raises Different from the Competition Listening to Clients and Reducing Friction Seeing the Client Through the Broker's Eyes JLL Acquisition: Validation of the Vision Moving Upstream: Product and Data Strategy Curiosity as a Career Superpower Making Research Teams Strategic Partners Career Advice: Stay Curious The Universal Data Challenges Across CRE Firms Why AI Won't Fix Bad Data Data Silos and the Danger of Hoarding Information What AI Does Best — and Where It Still Falls Short The Bridge Between Brokerage and Technology The "Tech-to-Impact Strategist": Connective Tissue Getting Brokers to Actually Adopt New Tools Is Technology an Expense or an Investment? Why Brokers Lose Touch with Clients After the Deal The Power of Aggregation Over Individual Deals Fix Your Data Foundation Before Layering in AIHow Researcher and Analyst Roles Are Evolving Hiring for Curiosity Over Pedigree Rapid Fire Questions & Contrarian TakesWhat Makes Petra Optimistic About CRE in 2026 About Petra Durnin:Petra Durnin is a 20-plus-year commercial real estate veteran who has spent her career growing and supporting some of the most successful brokers and analysts in the industry. She has led research, data, and product strategy across global firms, helping organizations translate technology, market intelligence, and data into practical tools that drive better decisions and stronger performance.Petra's superpower lies in connecting technology, research, and human behavior. From startups to global platforms, she has built and scaled data and insight strategies that enable teams to work smarter in an increasingly complex market, turning information into actionable insight and insight into impact.She believes commercial real estate is entering a critical period of transformation, and that firms who invest in strong data foundations and insight-driven strategy will define the next era of the industry. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/ https://www.crexi.com/instagram https://www.crexi.com/facebook https://www.crexi.com/twitter https://www.crexi.com/linkedin https://www.youtube.com/crexi
Commercial real estate could be a major story in 2026. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down CBRE's 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook and why investment activity is expected to rise 16% — even as GDP growth slows. We cover what's ahead for cap rates, income-driven returns, and key sectors including office, industrial, retail, multifamily, and data centers. With two expected Fed rate cuts and easing inflation, how could financing conditions impact commercial property performance? If you're looking for data-backed insight into where commercial real estate is headed in 2026, this episode outlines the risks, opportunities, and what investors should watch next. Want to learn more? Listen to our other podcast: www.Realwealthshow.com Source: https://www.cbre.com/insights/books/us-real-estate-market-outlook-2026
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Philipp Vetter und Holger Zschäpitz über über KI-Panik in der Logistik-Branche, Sensationszahlen für Arista Networks und Silberstreif für Coinbase. Außerdem geht es um CBRE, C.H. Robinson, Expeditors, DSV, Kühne & Nagel, Algorhythm Holdings, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Cisco, Apple, Lenovo, Applied Materials, Pinterest, Draftkings, Fastly, Heidelberg Materials, Holcim, Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile US, Mercedes-Benz, Uber, Tesla, BYD, Nio, Xiaomi, Hermes, LVMH und NXP. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
Is commercial real estate setting up for a comeback in 2026? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Henry Chin, Global Head of Research at CBRE, to break down the latest outlook for U.S. and global property markets. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, investor demand for U.S. commercial real estate is strengthening. Henry shares why multifamily remains the top asset class, how Sunbelt oversupply compares to gateway city recovery, what "flight to quality" really means, and why office and retail could become surprising contrarian opportunities. He also explains what investors should expect from cap rates, Treasury yields, and potential Fed rate cuts in 2026. If you're underwriting deals or deciding when to buy or sell, this episode offers data-driven insights to help you invest smarter in the year ahead.
AI disruption just hit a new corner of the market—and this time it's real estate developers and commercial real estate companies taking the punch. In today's episode, we break down the sharp selloff in real estate stocks tied to growing concerns about AI's impact on office demand, employment shifts, and long-term property valuations. Is this a justified repricing—or another overreaction fueled by headlines? We'll explore how AI-driven productivity shifts could ripple through commercial real estate (CBRE), REITs, and developers—and what traders should be watching as capital rotates. I'll also share a candid review of my recently closed position in Coinbase, which ended in a significant loss. No spin. Just what happened, why it happened, and what the lesson is moving forward. If you trade tech, crypto, or macro themes, this episode connects the dots between disruption, risk, and discipline. Listen now:
Henry Chin, global head of research at CBRE, joined the latest episode of the REIT Report podcast to review key themes for commercial real estate investing in 2026. Chin highlighted strong investor sentiment towards the sector, an expected increase in investment activity, the dynamics of supply and demand across various property types, and more.Chin said investors are expected to deploy capital into U.S. real estate markets this year on the back of recovering fundamentals and interest rates trending lower. As a result, investment volume is expected to increase by about 16%, he noted.Additional observations during the interview included:Total returns this year will be income-driven rather than appreciation-driven. “We are only going to see some strong capital value gain when the 10-year Treasury is trending down below 4%, but as of now, most of the total returns are driven by the income growth.”
Enjoy this full replay of Karly Iacono's keynote presentation from the 2026 Princeton Real Estate Market Forecast event.In this session, Karly breaks down why 2026 is shaping up to be a year of clarity as the real estate market thaws and expectations reset. She highlights the economic backdrop, the state of the capital markets, and the most important trends across office, retail, industrial, and multifamily assets.You'll hear what's beginning to stabilize, where pricing is shifting, and why disciplined underwriting is more critical than ever. Karly also explores how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are starting to transform commercial real estate workflows and reshape risk management.Key Timestamps: • 00:07 Introduction • 01:49 Economic impacts to CRE • 06:26 Capital markets • 08:06 Buyer mix • 10:32 Lending profile • 13:43 Cap rates • 14:33 Office • 18:17 Retail • 23:02 Industrial • 26:16 Multifamily • 29:03 Future of CRE: technology and tools shaping workflow + risk analysis • 40:22 2026 summary • 41:02 Where to learn more + connectRead CBRE's U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook for 2026: https://www.cbre.com/insights/books/us-real-estate-market-outlook-2026#commercialrealestate #realestate #marketoutlook #economicoutlook #capitalmarkets #realestateinvesting #marketforecast #cre Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.
For most of my career, I've been focused on two things: Operating businesses and Multifamily real estate. The strategy has been pretty simple. Take money generated from higher-risk, active businesses… and move it into more stable, long-term assets like apartment buildings. That shift—from risk to stability—is how I've tried to build durability over time. Now, to be fair, the sharp rise in interest rates a few years ago put a dent in that model. But zooming out, it's still worked well for me overall. So I'm sticking with it. That said, there are other ways to think about real estate. In some cases, the real opportunity is when you combine real estate with an operating business. We've done that before in the Wealth Formula Investor Club with self-storage, and the results were excellent. Storage is operationally simple, relatively boring—and that's exactly why it works. But there's another category that sits at the opposite end of the spectrum. Hotels. They're sexier.They're more volatile.And yes—they're riskier. But the upside can be dramatically higher. One of my closest friends here in Montecito has quietly built a fortune doing boutique hotels over the past few years. He started with a no-frills hotel in Texas serving the oil drilling industry. Over time, he combined his operational experience with his talent as a designer—and eventually created some of the highest-rated boutique hotels in the world. He's absolutely crushing it. Of course, most of us aren't world-class designers or architects. I'm certainly not. Still, his success made me curious. Hotels have been on my radar for a while now—not because I understand the business, but because I don't. When I asked him how he learned the hotel industry, his answer was honest: “I figured it out on the fly—starting with my first acquisition and a great broker.” That's usually how real learning happens. So this week on the Wealth Formula Podcast, I brought on an expert in hospitality investing to educate both of us. We cover the basics: How hotel investing actually worksWhere the real risks are (and where they aren't)How returns differ from multifamilyAnd what someone should understand before ever touching their first hotel deal If you've ever thought about buying or investing in hotels—but didn't know where to start—welcome to the club. You don't have to jump in tomorrow. But you do have to start somewhere. This episode is a good starting point. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/545-should-you-invest-in-hotels/id718416620?i=1000748759003 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lx5Rp4x704lWRazWLqDOK Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GMFf6-g8w_0 Transcript Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI and may not be 100% accurate. If you notice any errors or corrections, please email us at phil@wealthformula.com. Welcome everybody. This is Buck Joffrey with the Wealth Formula Podcast coming to you from Montecito, California. Before we begin today, I wanna remind you, if you’ve not done so and you are an accredited investor, go to wealthformula.com, sign up for our investor club. Uh, the opportunity there is really to see private deal flow that you wouldn’t otherwise see because it can’t be advertised. And, uh, only available to those people who are deemed accredited. And then what does accredited mean as a reminder? Well, if you’re married, you make $300,000 per year combined for at least two years with a reasonable expectation, continue to do so, or you have a net worth of a million dollars outside of your personal residence. Or if you’re single like me, $200,000 per year or a million dollars net worth. Anyway, that’s probably, uh, most of you. So all you gotta do is go to wealth formula.com, sign up for investor club because hey, who doesn’t wanna be part of a club? And, uh, by the way, it’s a great price. It’s free. So join it. Just get onboarded and all you gotta do is just wait for deal flow. What a deal. Now let’s talk about different kinds of things to invest in. For most of my career, I, I have really focused on two things I’ve focused on. Either operating businesses, uh, in my case, those operating businesses largely have been medical and multifamily real estate. Uh, the strategy itself, theoretically the way I think about it, take money from sort of these active businesses, a higher risk, move them into more stable long-term assets like apartment buildings. Okay? The idea is that’s how you build some durability over time. Now, to be fair, okay, to be fair. Sharp rise in interest rates a few years ago. Put a little bit of a dent in that model. But here’s the thing is that you can’t throw out the, uh, baby with the bath water. ’cause when I zoom out, still worked well for me overall. So I’m sticking with it and, uh, that’s my story. I’m sticking with it. That said, there are always other ways to think about real estate, right? Real estate is not just multifamily. Um, in some cases, the real opportunity is when you combine real estate and operating businesses. So. We’ve actually done that before in our wealth formula investor club. Um, and we’ve done that through self-storage, for example, and the results were really good. Storage is operationally, generally pretty simple. Probably not that simple, but you know, but more so than other things, relatively boring. Boring is good, and that’s exactly why it works. There’s another category that sits at the opposite end of the spectrum of boring, and it’s sexier and it’s more volatile and it’s riskier. And uh, that is the area of hotels, right, like leisure, that kind of thing. But the upside in those things can be dramatically higher. You know, one of my closest friends here. Montecito, I talk about him all the time. He’s a, he is a little bit of an inspiration to me, although I wouldn’t tell that to in space. He’s built a fortune doing boutique hotels over the past few years and the way he started, you know, and I think it was only about a decade ago because he bought like this no frills hotel in Texas that was serving the oil industry. There was a bunch of guys, you know, drilling needed a place to say, and you know, he had this and he actually. I don’t know that I would recommend this, but he, he told me he bought it sight unseen just based on the numbers. Ah, man, I gotta tell you, I don’t think I’m that lucky. If I bought something sight unseen, it would not work great for me, but it did work great for him. But over time, what he did is he, he combined his operational experience with his talent as he’s like a designer, like designs, homes, an architect, uh, of sorts, although more than that. Um, and he, he used to build houses for like famous people in Hollywood. Anyway, he took that skill and so he combined it with hotels and he created some of the highest rated boutique hotels in the world. And he’s absolutely crushing it. Just crushing it. Of course, the reality is that most of us aren’t world-class designers or architects. I’m certainly not. I’m not artistic at all. Still, um, you know, the fact that he’s had so much success in this space and that he loves hotels. What got me curious? So, hotels have been on my radar for a while, not because I understand the business, but actually because I don’t. And when I asked him how he learned, uh, about the hotel industry, he just said, you know, I figured out on the fly and, uh, you know, started with my first acquisition, had a great broker who taught me everything I, you know, needed to know at the beginning and. That’s a great story. I mean, and ideally that’s how things happen. As you can tell, this guy is, uh, seems to just hit on everything. So good for him. So this week on Wealth Formula Podcast, I wanted to get a little bit of a hotel investing 1 0 1. So I brought on an expert in hospitality investing that could educate both you and me. So we’re gonna cover some of the basics, how hotel actually works, you know, what are the risks returns. Like, what should people do if they even consider, you know, buying their first hotel or investing in one? So if you’ve ever thought about investing, uh, in hotels, or maybe that’s the first time you’re hearing about it and you’re curious, uh, welcome to the club and uh, we will have a great interview for you right after these messages. Wealth formula banking is an ingenious concept powered by whole life insurance, but instead of acting just as a safety net, the strategy supercharges your investments. First, you create a personal financial reservoir that grows at a compounding interest rate much higher than any bank savings account. As your money accumulates, you borrow from your own. 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John, thanks for, uh, joining us. You’re welcome. So, you know, we’re talking offline. You’ve been in the hotel business for a long time. We’re trying to figure out how to frame this thing because you know, I mean there are, I know there are certainly people in. Uh, who in, in my group and my listeners, my community who are in the hotel space, but a lot of ’em aren’t. And you know, they’ve been thinking about, well, you know, we do a lot of apartment buildings, that kind of thing. Um, you know, what else should we be thinking about? And so, you know, when we hear, uh, hotel, um, they’re thinking of hospitality. But from an investor’s perspective, I guess the first question ask is what kind of real estate asset is a hotel? And, and may, may maybe just sort of fundamentally how different it is. From apartments office or retail? Yeah, that’s a great question because hotels are fundamentally different. But what I’ve seen over the past few years as well is hotels have increasingly been considered to be a component of commercial real estate. So we’ve always thought about office and retail and residential and industrial as being components of commercial real estate, but increasingly. Investors are thinking about hotels that way as well, because some of the high risk aspects of hotels have been moderated a little bit. So they are still considered to be a high risk and potentially high reward category, but they’re much more cyclical than those other types of businesses. So if we look at apartment leases, maybe being a year or two. Office leases may be being three to five years and retail leases could be five or 10 years. The leases in hotels are one or two nights, so there’s upside, but there’s risk involved in that as well. So when there’s pressure in a market to increase rates, like here where I am in University Park, Pennsylvania, when we have a home football game. We can see hotels with average daily rates of maybe a hundred to $200 a night charging seven, eight, $900 per night, and filling up on those rates. You can’t do that in an office building or in a retail center. And so there’s great opportunity when demand increases to push up rates and to greatly benefit from that. The flip side of courses on Sunday night when all those guests leave. You might be back to a hundred dollars a night and running 20 or 30% occupancy. Do hotels kind of follow the rest of real estate in terms of market cycles though? Yeah, it depends. I, I would say in many cases they’re actually leaders, which again, double-edged sword there. So for, yeah, when we plummeted in 2020 because of COVID hotels were probably the first category really to see it. Demand dried up overnight, and you go back to September 11th, 2001 on September 12th, 2001, a lot of hotels were empty and that wasn’t the case with office buildings and retail centers. The flip side, of course, is when the economy started improving, hotel operators could start pushing their rates very quickly. And so other categories of commercial real estate didn’t receive those benefits. Yeah, I mean, obviously there’s certainly gonna be. Real estate that’s often used that that’s often using debt and, you know, probably has the same sort of, uh, issues with regard to cap rate compression or decompression based on interest rates as well. Right, right. So, um, where are we? Right? What would you say right now, like, I mean, we know that. Our, we’ve been following very closely on the multifamily side. You know, prices are depressed. I mean, from 2022, we’re looking at probably 30% to 40%. Most, most, uh, large apartment complexes are not moving because people don’t wanna sell into a down market. But when they are, they’re being sold at 30, 40% discounts compared to 2022. Where is the, where is the hotel? Market at right now? It it, it’s challenged because right now we’re seeing discrepancies between where buyers wanna buy and sellers wanna sell. We’ve started to see some movement because some sellers have come down a bit in pricing because of what we’ve seen in 2025, the market really did soften as far as the hotel business is concerned. So in 2025. We really saw no increase in occupancy and in many markets we saw some decreases in occupancy. We are still seeing average daily rates going up a little bit, so yeah. Might be worth maybe a quick step backward that the two key indicators in terms of hotel lodging performance would be occupancy and average daily rate. With occupancy being the extent to which the guest rooms are occupied and average daily rate being the average price somebody is paying. We can talk about the mathematics of those, but, um, just I think conceptually, hopefully that makes sense. But, so, you know, at this point what we’re seeing is average daily rates are still going up a little bit, and the forecasts for 2026 are. Pretty much more of the same, where we’re not expected to see great occupancy increases, but we are anticipating that the average daily rates might go up a little bit. Uh, and, and in fact we might see occupancies decline slightly. And, uh, we might see, uh, average daily rates still possibly going up a little bit. That’s usually an indicator of being late in the cycle, you know, being somewhere near the peak and, and, you know, if the trough was 2020. Which was a pretty deep trough. 2021, we started seeing improvements and we saw great improvements in 22, 23, and 24, and so it’s looking like the end of a cycle. The thing we don’t really know for sure is, is there some reason that we’re going to really go into a substantial down period or are we actually in a situation where we’re going to have another upcycle? Yeah. You know, the other thing I was curious about too, like when you talk about these cycles for hotels, even within hotels, there are certainly, you know, different types of hotels. You know, there’s the boutiquey ones that are pe really pure tourism versus the ones that, okay, well maybe they are, you know, good for football games or. There’s others that are people use for, for, for work frequently, right? They’re, they’re just passing through for, for work trips. Do you, is there, um, is that difficult to extricate those types of different economies running at the same time? It’s not, I, I don’t know that it’s that difficult, you know, just to give you a little bit about my background, I’ve been a professor for some time, but prior to being a professor I worked for. Three of the four major hospitality organizations, namely Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt. Uh, and so going back into the 1980s when I was doing feasibility studies for proposed Marriott hotels, we, in most markets, analyzed three markets segments. And, and you essentially said what they are commercial business, which are your business travelers, leisure business, which are your pleasure travelers, and then groups, which includes conventions and, and those are still the three major market segments in most markets. In, in some markets. For example, if you’re approximate to a major international airport, there’s usually a fourth segment, which is that fourth segment is airline crew business, which is, is very different than the other three because. Whereas the other three go up and down throughout, not just the year, but throughout the week. Airline crew business tends to be stable throughout the year, so it, it, it’s in your hotel 365 nights outta the year. So it’s, it’s a very low risk, but also a very low rated market segment. So it, I don’t know if that’s that complicated, but it just needs to be broken out as you delineated it, which is that there’s. Three or four market segments in any market. And in terms of studying a hotel for development or for investment, it’s necessary to understand not just what’s going on on the supply side, in other words what’s going on in the hotels, but what’s going on in the demand side as well. So give you an example. I recently did a feasibility study in a market, which is a big pharmaceutical market. So I actually spent time with major pharmaceutical people talking about, where are you staying now? Why are you staying there? Are you a member of the Frequent traveler program? How does your business vary throughout the year? What rates are you paying? What facilities and amenities are you seeking? And things like that. So to really understand the demand because that demand segment. So important in that market. So it is ultimately a street corner business and what’s going on in a specific market in terms of the mix of commercial, leisure and group business and possibly other market segments. Really is something that we have to study in depth when we conduct a feasibility study or an appraisal for hotel. I, I don’t know if I mentioned, I’m a licensed real estate appraiser too, and although my licenses allow me to appraise any type of property, I only appraise hotels. Got it. Businesses fundamentally changed pre COVID and post COVID. I would assume that there’s probably less travel. Are you seeing impact? On those types of hotels from that kind of, you know, less travel, more zoom type activity. Yeah. And, and that’s a great, that’s a great follow up because with those market segments, although the segments are the same. The demand from each of those segments really has different, and, and as you said, it really changed substantially in COVID. It, it, it’s fascinating how once we were forced to use Zoom and, and other, you know, Microsoft teams and other technology like that, you know, we, we kind of did a kicking and screaming. But once we figured it out, we realized we didn’t get a lot done. Uh, now I spent last week in Los Angeles at America’s Lodging Investment Summit, and I go to this. Function every year, because I see many of the same people year after year, and the business cards might change, but it’s the same people involved in the hotel business, whether they’re brokers or investors or asset managers or consultants or appraisers. But in between. Each year I do a lot on Zoom with these people and you know, we can keep those relationships going. So it hasn’t eliminated, you know, in my personal case, my need to travel, but it has substantially reduced it. And I think a lot of other business people have seen the same thing. So if we look at the recovery since COVID, it was fascinating because the first market segment that recovered and recovered really strongly was leisure business and people, people see it as their right. To have a vacation and, and people were paying high rates, particularly in, in, in mountain locations and in beach locations. And so those rates came up really quickly. And then the group business followed. If people do wanna go to group functions like I did last week in la what has not recovered to the level of 2019 though is the business travel. Right. Interesting. So I, that’s probably a, uh, you know, and he, I can’t really see a particularly promising future for that Subsect either. Right. I think, in fact, bill Gates said it’s never going to be back to the, you know, he, he’s an investor in Four Seasons hotels, and he said it’ll never be back to the way it was in 2019. I don’t know if he’s right. I mean, because I, I still feel like we get a lot of things done. Face-to-face, person to person that we really can’t do in Zoom. I don’t think Zoom is great for establishing relationships. I, I still think that we need face-to-face, uh, personal contact. But, you know, that might be just my perspective because I’ve been working in hotels since I was a teenager and I’m really far from being a teenager now. And, you know, I, I’ve been indoctrinated in this philosophy of the importance of face-to-face contact. But yeah, you know, that might be generational. You with a younger generation. Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Um, you know, just kind of going back to the difference differences, uh, with compared to other real estate hotels, ultimately the, one of the big differences, they’re operating businesses, right? I mean, they’re not that large. Apartment buildings aren’t, but they’re is I think, a specific sort of operational execution that matters a lot in hotels. So, you know, in invest, when investors are kinda looking at that, I mean, they, they should probably be not looking at it as nearly as passive as other real estate investments. Is that fair? I, I think that’s very fair because I think, you know, it, it shows what’s happened in terms of the market with real estate investment trust. Because I’ve sold my entire position in hotel real estate investment trust and, and as you probably know, if we look at real estate investment trust. Different categories in, in commercial real estate, hotels lag, which is fascinating because everything else we’ve been talking about explains why hotel returns tend to outperform other classes of commercial real estate. More volatility, but higher returns on average. If you can withstand the long period, uh, that you need to be an investor. On real estate investment trust, it’s the opposite. Hotels actually lag and, and I think it really is because of exactly what you’re talking about, which is that they really are like an operating business where there’s also real estate as opposed to a real estate play where it’s almost like there’s an annuity of rent that is very easily projected, uh, in hotels. You know, we, we. Project all the time how they’re going to perform. But you know, you know, I hope my projections are very good, but there’s always things that can COVID. For example, you know, now there’s a virus in, in India that you know might be coming and, you know, we don’t know, will this be substantial or will it be really minor in the Americas? We really don’t know. Uh, that won’t have a big effect on, on other classes of real estate investment trust, but. It could have a big effect in hotels, so, so the unknowns in hotels are very high. And then when you combine that with the fact that they are an operating business, which are very labor intensive and wage rates are going up. So the cost structure and the management of that cost structure becomes. Very important and the expertise of the hotel managers becomes very important. And so, yeah, like you say, other classes of commercial real estate or, or institutional real estate investments have an operational component. It’s much greater when it comes to hotels. So I actually have a friend who’s an, um, owns, uh, a few boutique hotels here in, in California, and he was telling me one of the things that he’s kind of worried about is, um, you know, they, they’re, they have some, um. Some mandates coming up with regard to, you know, minimum wage and, and all these things that, uh, hotel workers have to get, uh, give you just outta curiosity. I mean, most of my audience is not in California. I am, but have you heard about this? Can you tell us a little bit about those pressures? Yeah, I have heard about it. And there’s, there’s forces on the other side as well, namely the American Hotel and Lodging Association, which represents hotel owners, managers, and franchisers. And so they have a voice in these things as well. But the, the, the forest, particularly in places like California and, and in the west coast in general, we’ve seen it in Seattle as well. Um, you know, in, in terms of increasing minimum wages to rates that, that are shocking to me. Um, you know, that’s, that’s a big issue. You know, you don’t see it as much in the middle of the country, but you do see it on the coast and particularly in the, on the West Coast. So, you know, if we’re looking at projections, say into 2026 and, and perhaps beyond, we expect in many cases to be seeing higher growth in wage expenses than we expect to see growth in RevPAR, which is room revenue, preoccupied room, which is just occupancy times average daily rate. So the, the overall revenue is expected, at least in the short term, to grow more slowly. Than expenses and, and wages are really driving a lot of it. And then anything that’s affected by wages, so insurance, for example, property taxes, other expenses are really growing at this stage more than what we’ve seen in terms of revenue growth. So that’s, that’s a challenge right now. The, the question I think really then is how much will AI affect that and to what extent will guests become more comfortable with checking in? On an iPad type of a situation as opposed to seeing a person face to face, and there’s probably generational differences there. What it is forcing hotel operators to do is the same kinds of things that restaurant operators have been forced to do, which is find ways to use technology and actually have the guests face the technology and get the guests comfortable with that. In terms of things like check in and check out, you know, but still in hotels the rooms have to be cleaned and, and although there’s robots that. You know, they’re nowhere near what, where they need to be to actually clean Hotel guestroom jet, at least in any sort of economically viable way. But, you know, the long-term question is to what extent will the industry be adopting AI and other technology in order to address that issue? Because that’s what’s going to happen. It’s, it’s, you know, it’s not just going to be a situation where. The operators will accept paying higher wages and have the same number of employees in each hotel. Right. Um, branding, you know, sort of confusing to a lot of people. Not in the space, but you know, what role do hotel brands actually kind of play in, in protecting revenue and value? Um, and I guess when does a brand help an owner versus become a constraint? Yeah. You know, brands have been very important and, and I, I forget if I mentioned but of the, the big brand companies I’ve worked for three of them and, um. You know, they, they, they typically started as management companies. So originally companies like Hilton and Marriott primarily generated revenue through management fees. And so they own some of the real estate, although they’ve become asset light over the years and own very little, if any, anymore. Uh, but they do still manage hotels. So one thing that the brand companies do have is expertise in terms of management. That’s one of the fees that a branded hotel and a non-branded hotel would have as well, would be a management fee, which is usually expressed as a percentage of revenue. And sometimes there’s an incentive structure in there as well. But then there’s a franchise fee, which is just paying for the brand, and, and that’s usually as a percentage of total revenue, higher than the management fee. But what it does is it, it, it. Puts the property in a global distribution system, so the global distribution systems that brands like Marriott and Hilton and IHG and, and HIA have, uh, they. Generate heads and beds. You know, that’s, that’s the term we always, when I worked at Hyatt and Merritt, we always talked about heads and beds. Every night you’re trying to, trying to get people in the rooms. The brands do a lot to put heads and beds, you know, in a typical hotel with a good brand affiliation. Somewhere between probably a third and two thirds of the occupy rooms actually came in through the brand global distribution system, which historically was a toll free reservation system. And although the, you know, those still exist now, it’s really more of a focus on the online system and, and, and sometimes toll-free reservations and direct reservations. But, but that’s what the brand does. It, it, it ultimately is a generator of. So kind of just focusing on somebody who’s potentially thinking about hotels as an investment. So far, what I gleaned from you, and, and correct me if I’m wrong, is that timing probably isn’t perfect right now. We’re probably, you know, we’re probably in a, you know, a peak and you generally not a great idea to buy in peaks. Um. I personally, from what I understand, would stay outta California. You know, uh, you know, like my friend was saying that it was gonna make it very difficult for a lot of hotels to have their, you know, hotel restaurants even. And so he foresees like a lot of them having to close those down. Um, and then the, the next thing I think is, gosh, you really have to be cognizant of the, of the fact that, you know, work patterns are changing. And so maybe that’s not a good. Way to go, either. What other, what are some other big picture things that you think people ought to be thinking about as they evaluate the space? Yeah. Well, I think there’s a couple of things. One of which is. That is a street corner business. So it really depends on what street corner you’re in. Uh, I’ve done some research just on how hotels perform in university towns versus other locations because, for example, there are brands now called graduate hotels, which eventually was acquired by Hilton, uh, and, uh, scholar Hotels and, and these properties are university town hotels. They’re doing okay. You know, they’re, they’re doing okay. If you look at how universities operate, we’ve seen some Ivy League schools pay 60, $80 million or more just to make sure they keep that billion dollars a year coming in from the federal government that they, they get for research grants and, and we’ve seen, you know, look at what’s going on with NIL now in terms of, of university sports. Universities clearly are willing to. You gen willing to spend a lot of money to keep doing what they do, which is, you know, they, they generate a lot of research and I’m talking about. Big universities now, uh, you know, a lot of research and, and there’s a sporting business aspect to universities as well. So university towns are okay, and, and what I ultimately found in my research is they’re much less cyclical than the average. So, you know, we talk about the risk of hotels as things go up and things go down and things go up and down. That doesn’t happen as much in university towns. You know, big universities don’t close and, and don’t even substantially change their business model. So it really depends on, on where you’re located. And then there’s certain cities as well, you know, people, you know, I, I don’t have to go into detail about my last visit to San Francisco and how weird it was, and I was with students and, and told my female students don’t go out at night alone. I mean, it was, it was, it was really freaky, but. San Francisco now might be a place to invest. Now San Francisco probably has bottomed out. Uh, and the same might be true with New York. So, you know, it really depends on where you’re going. I, I think in general, yeah, you know, there’s, there’s concerns, but even so, you know, I think it’s still might be a good time to invest in. Good quality hotel companies, just, you know, in terms of the stock market and, and equity in, in businesses like Marriott and, and Hilton because their franchise fees and their management fees are a percentage of total revenue. So hotels that are not profitable, that are a member of those brand affiliations are still paying. Into those systems and you know, hopefully the goal is that these properties become profitable, but even while they’re not profitable, they owe franchise fees and in some cases management fees as well. So I think there are a lot of ways to still invest in the hotel business. It’s just what vehicles are being used and where. So, you know, it sounds a little overwhelming, um, for someone who, again, who’s new to the space. Any suggestions on how somebody might just learn more about this ecosystem and, you know, start to go down this path of potentially becoming, you know, a hotel investor? Yeah. Well, first thing is, you know, we talked about ai. AI is pretty good for helping people to learn. So if you wanna learn about the hotel business, you can go and have a really good conversation with chat GPT about what makes it click and where could the opportunities lie today. Uh, you know, I’ve gone over the past year from essentially not using AI at all to using it essentially every day. And so that’s a great way because that’ll access a lot of, there, there’s trade journals, for example, but it’ll access those things. Uh, the conference, like I went to last week, the America’s Lodging Investment Summit, which is in LA every year is a. Is a great place to learn as well. There’s, there’s wonderful sessions and that conference is attended by everybody from Anthony Capano, who’s the CEO of Marriott, down to people involved in real estate and investments in the hotels and, and who essentially make their living. Off of those as brokers, appraisers, consultants, asset managers and things like that. So, so there’s ways online to do it and there’s ways to do it actually by attending conferences as well. Yeah. A good broker as well. Right. I mean, you know, going back to my, my friend who, who’s become a very successful hotelier, the first one he bought, he threw a broker and he said he learned everything about hotels that he knows from that guy. Um. So that’s probably, it probably tells you something as well. Yeah. And, and there are some excellent hotel brokers. There’s some who are national in scope and some who are local in scope. So again, it depends on where you’re thinking you might wanna be investing. Uh, but, but there’s some great local brokers, but then there’s national firms like JLL and CBRE and Hunter, uh, that, you know, they have really good people who are very knowledgeable about the hotel business. Yeah. John, thanks so much for, uh, joining us here on Wealth Formula Podcast and giving us sort of an overview of the, uh, um, hotel, uh, real estate, uh, uh, asset class. You bet you make a lot of money, but are still worried about retirement. Maybe you didn’t start earning until your thirties. Now you’re trying to catch up. Meanwhile, you’ve got a mortgage, a private school to pay for, and you feel like you’re getting further and further behind. Now, good news, if you need to catch up on retirement, check out a program put out by some of the oldest and most prestigious life insurance companies in the world. It’s called Wealth Accelerator, and it can help you amplify your returns quickly, protect your money from creditors, and provide financial protection to your family if something happens to. The concepts here are used by some of the wealthiest families in the world, and there’s no reason why they can’t be used by you. Check it out for yourself by going to wealth formula banking.com. Welcome back to the show everyone. Hope you enjoyed and again, uh, hey hotels. Think about it. I guess. Uh, I continue. I will continue to do so, uh, especially given my buddy’s success in this space. Um. Although, I will tell you, I probably am not a boutique hotel guy. Um, you know, I don’t, I don’t know that I could make it super fancy, you know? And then on the other hand, you hear about these, uh, hotels that are. For the people traveling through and they’re not doing this so great. So maybe wait till that we hit that, um, that trough that he was talking about, he said we’re kind of at a peak right now. Anyway, that’s it for me. Uh, this week on Wealth Formula Podcast. This is Buck Joffrey signing off. If you wanna learn more, you can now get free access to our in-depth personal finance course featuring industry leaders like Tom Wheel Wright and Ken McElroy. Visit well formula roadmap.com.
In this quarterly market update, Neil Gibb is joined once again by Jamie Van Burgel from CBRE to unpack what's really happening in the Perth property market — and how it compares to the rest of Australia. After another strong year of growth, the big question is: Are we nearing the top, or is Perth still playing catch-up? In this episode, Neil and Jamie discuss: Perth's 12% annual house price growth and 18% unit growth Why WA continues to outperform Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide The widening (and now narrowing) gap between house and unit prices Whether rents have hit an affordability ceiling at $700 per week Land sales topping the nation at 11,000+ lots sold The impact of AUKUS, infrastructure and defence housing Investor activity vs first home buyers in 2026 Why Perth may still remain Australia's top-performing market They also dive into interest rates, affordability pressures, and whether multiple rate rises could finally shift sentiment heading into 2027. With vacancy rates stabilising and supply still struggling to meet demand, Perth continues to show resilience — but signs of moderation are emerging. If you're an investor, homeowner, or looking to enter the market, this episode gives you a clear, data-backed snapshot of where WA stands — and what could happen next.
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 offer better risk-sharing and returns.- Food halls aren't food courts: Independent concepts + community + beverage drive performance.- Hybrid work has changed the operating model: Fewer office days demand longer-hour, programming-led models.- Conversions can happen everywhere: Converting buildings to their highest and best use can work for both offices and food halls, especially in suburban markets.- Alignment between operators and landlords: Vendor stall flexibility and percentage-rent leases can benefit operators and investors.- Market snapshot: Colicchio Consulting believes the sweet spot of sizing is around 10,000–15,000 sq. ft. with average buildout costs around $400/sq. ft., depending on the market.
With the rapid rise of AI workloads, data centers are being built with higher power density, stricter reliability expectations, and cooling technologies that are evolving faster than most teams can adapt. As a result, these facilities aren't just getting bigger—they're becoming harder to operate, harder to staff, and far less forgiving when something goes wrong. Global electricity demand from data centers is projected to reach approximately 945 terawatt-hours by 2030, driven by sustained annual growth of around 15% through the end of the decade. Yet industry research shows data center workforce development is failing to keep pace, leaving operators short on experienced talent just as systems grow more complex. between rapid infrastructure expansion and the discipline and training required to support it—has become one of the industry's most pressing risks.So as direct liquid cooling moves from “future” to “field reality,” do we have the commissioning rigor—and the trained technicians—to keep these sites safe, consistent, and online?That's the core theme in this episode of Straight Outta Crumpton, hosted by Greg Crumpton, featuring Jay Kallsen, Commissioning and Customer Manager at Impact Cx and co-founder of Method Xperts. Together, they unpack what commissioning really means, why the next wave of data center growth is fundamentally a people-and-process problem, and how standardized training could unlock faster, safer adoption of liquid cooling at scale.What you'll learn...Commissioning vs. “it turns on”: Jay explains commissioning as verifying that equipment and systems operate as designed—not merely at startup, but across real-world sequences, tolerances, and failover conditions that operations will depend on.Why “pathways” beat pep talks: Both emphasize that people aren't afraid of hard work—they're afraid of dead-end work. Creating visible pathways (training, mentoring, on-ramps) is the backbone of effective data center workforce development, especially as systems become more complex.Liquid cooling needs a common foundation: Jay argues that the industry lacks a shared baseline for what a “liquid cooling technician” even is. The opportunity is to build foundational knowledge first, then train the OEM-specific nuances—so field service can scale without silos.Jay Kallsen is a mission-critical infrastructure professional with deep experience across data center operations, commissioning, and liquid cooling, beginning his career as a union electrician (IBEW Local 22) and advancing through hands-on roles at CBRE, Schneider Electric, and Google. At Google and later hyperscale and colocation operators, he led and supported mega-data center commissioning, cooling retrofits, direct liquid cooling pilots, and portfolio-level operational standardization, bridging construction, commissioning, and live operations. Today, as Commissioning and Customer Manager at Impact Cx and co-founder of Method Xperts, he focuses on workforce training, curriculum development, and liquid-cooling enablement, translating real-world operational knowledge into scalable industry solutions.
Most commercial real estate deals don't fail on price, they stall on contracts.In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, we dig into the contract clauses creating the most friction in today's CRE transactions, including indemnities, reps and warranties, escrow holdbacks, survey and title risk, and contracts contingent on entitlements.This conversation focuses on where buyer and seller expectations diverge, why legal review becomes a pressure point, and what investors should be thinking about before signing a contract.If you're actively buying, selling, or advising on deals, this is worth the time.Connect with Dee Kelley: https://www.stark-stark.com/bio/dolores-r-kelley/Karly Iacono l karly.iacono@cbre.com #CommercialRealEstate #CreContracts #RealEstateDueDiligence #RealEstateInvesting #CreTransactionsWarning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.
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 and enhance the workplace experience; for investors, increased efficiency can boost asset values.People and Technology: AI is enhancing—not replacing—human decision‑making across organizations.Data Quality: Good data management is the foundation for applying AI most impactfully.Productivity: Every organization is balancing innovation and productivity gains with responsible deployment that considers privacy, governance and human‑in‑the‑loop practicesLong-term Outlook: AI is broadening visibility across markets, helping to foresee unanticipated or exogenous events and surfacing new ideas.
In our first series of 2026, Kyle sits down with Kevin Moss, a retail broker at CBRE in Cleveland, shares his insights on navigating the commercial real estate industry, particularly for young brokers. He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the benefits of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of retail brokerage. Kevin discusses the significance of social media in building a personal brand and the impact of AI on the industry. He also highlights the importance of morning routines for productivity and maintaining a balance in the fast-paced world of real estate.Connect with KevinLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmoss24/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kevinmosscre/Xhttps://x.com/KevinMoss216Follow CRE School on SocialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-real-estate-school/?viewAsMember=trueInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creschoolshow/
In this episode, we step away from the extremes and take a cold, hard look at what is actually happening in the self-storage sector as we move through 2026. Following a fantastic start to the year and our recent Commercial Property fundamentals course, I’ve been reflecting on why some investors "get motoring" while others stay stuck in inertia. Often, that inertia comes from conflicting stories about the market. That's why this week we’re diving deep into the data—moving past personal opinion to analyze the UK Self Storage Association (UKSSA) 2024 Annual Report, FEDESSA’s European findings, and the latest 2025 outlooks from heavyweights like CBRE, Savills, and Janus International. LEARN ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS: If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property, why not join us for our 2 day Introduction to the fundamentals of Commercial Property? Learn how the market works and the ways in which it differs from Residential property so you can avoid the pitfalls and learn how to create successful deals.https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/2-day-introduction Other Useful Links: CPI Website - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/ Our Sponsors - https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/podcast-sponsors/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryalexander/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In our first series of 2026, Kyle sits down with Kevin Moss, a retail broker at CBRE in Cleveland, shares his insights on navigating the commercial real estate industry, particularly for young brokers. He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the benefits of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of retail brokerage. Kevin discusses the significance of social media in building a personal brand and the impact of AI on the industry. He also highlights the importance of morning routines for productivity and maintaining a balance in the fast-paced world of real estate.Connect with KevinLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmoss24/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kevinmosscre/Xhttps://x.com/KevinMoss216Follow CRE School on SocialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-real-estate-school/?viewAsMember=trueInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creschoolshow/
n our first series of 2026, Kyle sits down with Kevin Moss, a retail broker at CBRE in Cleveland, shares his insights on navigating the commercial real estate industry, particularly for young brokers. He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the benefits of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of retail brokerage. Kevin discusses the significance of social media in building a personal brand and the impact of AI on the industry. He also highlights the importance of morning routines for productivity and maintaining a balance in the fast-paced world of real estate.Connect with KevinLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmoss24/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kevinmosscre/Xhttps://x.com/KevinMoss216Follow CRE School on SocialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-real-estate-school/?viewAsMember=trueInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creschoolshow/
In this episode of What's in Store, Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa discuss why the current data and market structure suggest retail may be entering its next leg up in 2026. They walk through how consumer behavior, pricing dynamics, and cost pressures are shaping the outlook and how this cycle compares to prior periods.They also share how they think about risk, resilience, and where retail fundamentals appear best positioned as the market moves forward.This episode provides context for why 2026 may build on 2025 rather than reverse it.Connect with Karly! karly.iacono@cbre.com (201) 600-3237#retailrealestate #commercialrealestate #creinvesting #retailoutlook #retailinvesting Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.
Copper prices just hit a 2-year high due to supply shortages and AI data center demand. We will analyze why "Dr. Copper" is signaling global growth despite the recession fears.Today's Stocks & Topics: American Tower Corporation (AMT), Market Wrap, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), BHP Group Limited (BHP), CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE), “Copper: The "New Oil" Breakout”, Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Strathcona Resources Ltd. (SCR.TO), The Allstate Corporation (ALL), Artificial Intelligence (AI).Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 expected to drive industrial growth in secondary markets.Data centers are positioned as a leading sector amid structural undersupply.
In our first series of 2026, Kyle sits down with Kevin Moss, a retail broker at CBRE in Cleveland, shares his insights on navigating the commercial real estate industry, particularly for young brokers. He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the benefits of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of retail brokerage. Kevin discusses the significance of social media in building a personal brand and the impact of AI on the industry. He also highlights the importance of morning routines for productivity and maintaining a balance in the fast-paced world of real estate.Connect with KevinLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmoss24/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kevinmosscre/Xhttps://x.com/KevinMoss216Follow CRE School on SocialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-real-estate-school/?viewAsMember=trueInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creschoolshow/
Bentley Smith, a senior vice president at CBRE, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Smith discusses the Twin Cities industrial market in 2025 and where he thinks it's headline in 2026.
How does commercial financing differ from primary residence? Can you still make a profit in multi-family ownership? Our experts in the studio today have the answers. Want to become a millionaire? This might be your ticket to success! Phil Tissier: ptissier@myrvcb.com or 775-237-2574 Ben Galles: ben.galles@cbre.com or 775-750-6429 Peter Padilla: peter@sageintl.com or 775-786-5515
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off this week with sunny skies over San Francisco and more financial momentum than the biotech industry has seen in years. On a special “on the road” edition of the BioCentury This Week podcast, recorded on the sidelines of the annual JPM conference, special guests joined BioCentury's analysts to discuss the biotech ecosystems in Asia.The wide-ranging conversation spans dealmaking, including the pricing dynamics of assets in China and RNAi's prospects of becoming the region's next hot modality; plus the state of the capital markets, the global implications of “China speed” in the clinic, and what's changing for start-ups in Japan.Joining BioCentury were Panacea Venture's James Huang, MayTech Global Investments' Ingrid Yin, DLA Piper's Ting Xiao and CBRE's Matt Gardner.The podcast was recorded at the 12th East-West Healthcare Reception, hosted by BioCentury, MayTech Global and Panacea.View full story: https://www.biocentury.com/article/658081#JPMHealthcare #AsiaBiotech #ChinaBiotech #RNAiTherapeutics #BiotechCapitalMarkets00:00 - Introduction02:02 - Split Screen 2026 05:57 - China's Rapid Progress08:01 - AI and Biotech16:58 - Deal Prices22:56 - Public Markets28:47 - Innovation Across AsiaTo submit a question to BioCentury's editors, email the BioCentury This Week team at podcasts@biocentury.com.Reach us by sending a text
Owning real estate doesn't automatically make you a great operator, managing it well does.In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, Karly Iacono breaks down five habits that separate engaged asset managers from landlords who quietly lose money over time. These are not dramatic mistakes, they're small oversights that compound and erode NOI, valuation, and exit outcomes.You'll learn: • Why sloppy CAM reconciliations can cost tens of thousands of dollars • How “hands-off” net-lease ownership still creates real risk • Why every property needs a capital and exit plan even when things look stable • How market timing, rent comps, and BOVs protect long-term value • Why organized files directly impact sale price and lender confidenceThis episode is a must-listen for investors who want to protect income, preserve value, and stay in control of their portfolio — not react to the market after it's too late.
You shortcut to this season's top leadership advice... Over the summer, we're playing a special series containing season five's most interesting and practical leadership advice. Each episode revolves around a single question. First up: What's the best piece of career feedback you've received? You'll hear from CBRE's Natalie Slessor, Senator Jane Hume, CEO of the Group of Eight Universities Vicki Thompson and executive communications coach Kate Mason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In our first series of 2026, Kyle sits down with Kevin Moss, a retail broker at CBRE in Cleveland, shares his insights on navigating the commercial real estate industry, particularly for young brokers. He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the benefits of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of retail brokerage. Kevin discusses the significance of social media in building a personal brand and the impact of AI on the industry. He also highlights the importance of morning routines for productivity and maintaining a balance in the fast-paced world of real estate.Connect with KevinLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmoss24/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kevinmosscre/Xhttps://x.com/KevinMoss216Follow CRE School on SocialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-real-estate-school/?viewAsMember=trueInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creschoolshow/
We are BACK! In our first series of 2026, Kyle sits down with Kevin Moss, a retail broker at CBRE in Cleveland, shares his insights on navigating the commercial real estate industry, particularly for young brokers. He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities, the benefits of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of retail brokerage. Kevin discusses the significance of social media in building a personal brand and the impact of AI on the industry. He also highlights the importance of morning routines for productivity and maintaining a balance in the fast-paced world of real estate.Connect with KevinLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmoss24/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kevinmosscre/Xhttps://x.com/KevinMoss216Follow CRE School on SocialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-real-estate-school/?viewAsMember=trueInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creschoolshow/
Due diligence is where real estate investors protect capital.In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, we break down how Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Property Condition Assessments actually influence underwriting, financing, and long-term asset performance.You will learn:• How to interpret Recognized Environmental Conditions• When Phase I findings escalate to a Phase II inspection• Where PCA reports most often understate future capital requirements• How physical condition influences reserves, hold strategy, and risk profile This is a practical discussion for investors who want fewer surprises between acquisition and exit.Learn more about EBI Consulting: https://ebiconsulting.com/For speaking inquiries, collaboration, or investment discussions, contact Karly Iacono at karly.iacono@cbre.com or (201) 600-3237#RetailRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #CREInvesting #RetailInsights #NetLease #RetailStrategy #EBIConsulting #duediligence #InvestmentInsights #RealEstateInvesting #KarlyIacono #commercialrealestatenow Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.
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Spencer Levy, a Senior Economic Advisor at CBRE, has been watching this dynamic year in real estate closely. He joins Ben & Bob today to share his hot takes on where 2026 is going to take us: what cities he has his eyes on, market trends, interest rates, and the political landscape's impact on real estate. We go through the four pillars of real estate: industrial, retail, multifamily and office. Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to investlikeabillionaire.org to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob's company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/
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 evolving from asset focused businesses to operating platforms, requiring high-quality management relentlessly focused on workplace experience.AI and data utilization are no longer nice-to-haves: Using AI to manage and interpret data is crucial for optimizing building operations.Markets are adapting to accommodate hybrid work models with flexible office usage: Urban markets especially put significant emphasis on making downtown areas vibrant.Finance institutions are catching up: The finance industry must recognize and adapt to the operational nature of modern real estate.Flight-to-quality is expanding: The focus for landlords and occupiers will increasingly be on creating spaces that people find enriching and valuable, not just functional.
If you feel overwhelmed by conflicting commercial real estate forecasts, you're not alone. In this episode, Crosby and Zina cut through the noise by synthesizing insights from nine major industry sources, including CBRE, JLL, NAIOP, NAR Commercial, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and leading financial publications. They break down what's really shaping the 2026 CRE landscape, from tight capital markets and refinancing risk to sector-by-sector performance and the disruptive forces of technology and ESG. The takeaway is clear: commercial real estate is no longer about broad recovery, but about selectivity, function, and future-proof assets What you'll learn from this episode Why debt availability, not demand, is the biggest factor shaping commercial real estate in 2026 How the upcoming maturity wall is forcing owners to refinance, recapitalize, or reposition assets What cap rate expansion means for pricing, valuations, and stalled deal flow The way the office market is dividing into high-quality assets and functionally obsolete properties Which commercial sectors are positioned to remain resilient despite capital constraints Resources mentioned in this episode CBRE — Commercial real estate sector outlooks JLL — Global & U.S. CRE forecasts NAIOP — Office absorption & space utilization (Office Space Demand Forecast) MBA — Commercial & multifamily debt forecasts NAR Commercial — Investment & transaction trend analysis Bisnow — CRE technology & ESG coverage (tag hub) Commercial Observer — Capital markets & refinancing analysis CNBC — Macro-economic & real estate market coverage Connect With Us Love what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected. Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.
2025 was a noisy year.Policy changes, interest rate adjustments and geopolitical roller coasters kept CRE on their toes.With financing loosening up and transactions picking up, the groundwork is being laid for a better 2026, but where is a safe investment in a world where fundamentals seem to be shifting?CBRE Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor Spencer Levy said he advises his clients to wade through the noise and look at the drivers in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami and the Midwest to really see what's on the horizon for CRE. These include the reshoring of manufacturing and the train from Mexico to Canada, which carries nearly $2T in trade each year.“You follow that durable demand driver, that infrastructure, despite some of the tariff noise, despite some of the trade noise, despite some of the political changes — that's the time to find opportunity,” Levy said.
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In this conversation, Wayne Courreges III shares his journey into real estate, detailing his experiences from high school to his time in the Marine Corps and his extensive career at CBRE. He discusses the transition to multifamily investments, the challenges faced in the current market, and the importance of community engagement in property management. Wayne emphasizes the resilience of multifamily investments and the need for proactive management strategies to navigate market risks. He also highlights the significance of understanding market dynamics and the future of multifamily development in Texas. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
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 debt availability. Investment strategies have shifted: Investors are focused on cash flow and downside protection, with cash-on-cash yields reaching 8%–15%. Micro-market dynamics are key amid a flight to quality: Prime assets in live-work-play submarkets are outperforming, while obsolete buildings face demolition or conversion, reducing overall supply. Conversions are limited: Selective repositioning is critical, as only a small percentage of office buildings are structurally viable for residential or hotel conversions. Occupier priorities have changed: Tenants now prioritize wellness, sustainability and experiential amenities, driving demand for high-quality spaces.
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 into the defined-contribution (DC) market.Accessing retail capital and 401k plans through DC channels is potentially a major area of growth, requiring new product structures and daily liquidity solutions.Fund managers must strategically align vehicle structures with investor objectives and market conditions for both short- and long-term capital needs.
What does the office look like now — and who actually wants to be there? In this episode, Industrious co-founder Jamie Hodari joins Mosh to discuss how the role of the workplace has changed in the face of the pandemic, hybrid work, and a new generation of employees. Jamie describes his vision for neighborhood workplaces, why “productivity” is a bad argument for return-to-office mandates, and how data-driven design details, like lighting and layout, can create spaces that people actually enjoy working in. It's also a conversation about entrepreneurship: Jamie reflects on his journey from founding Industrious to now overseeing a major division at CBRE, competing with WeWork in the coworking space, and maintaining a strong friendship with his co-founder through it all. This episode is sponsored by Industrious where the Mo News HQ is located. Use code MONEWS you can get 50% off your first coworking Day Pass or Meeting Room. Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.