Podcasts about concessions

On today's show we're examining a form of apartment distress that can hide in plain sight. One of our team members recently visited , a 500-unit apartment complex in Pflugerville, Texas, just north of Austin.It is relatively new. Construction began in 2021 and the completed project was turned over in May of 2023. This isn't a tired 1970s apartment complex suffering from decades of deferred maintenance.Let's follow the property through the tax records.In 2021, while the project was getting underway, the assessed value was about $5.3 million.In 2022, it increased to $6.8 million.By 2023, with construction well underway, the assessment had reached $34.8 million.Then the project was completed.The following year, the assessed value jumped to $114.4 million.Think about that.In a single year, the taxable value increased by nearly $80 million.The resulting 2024 property tax bill was approximately $2.53 million.For 2025, the assessment was reduced to $105 million and the tax bill fell to roughly $2.36 million.Austin experienced extraordinary population and rent growth during the pandemic years. Interest rates were low, cap rates were compressed and developers responded to the demand by building thousands of new apartments.Eventually that new supply arrived.Rents softened. Concessions increased. Occupancy became more competitive. At the same time, interest rates increased and multifamily cap rates expanded.Today, It is advertising one-bedroom apartments starting around $1,100 per month. More importantly, the property has been advertising concessions of up to ten weeks free.Ten weeks free on a twelve-month lease is nearly a 19% concession.So we have two very different things happening at the same property.The tax records say the property was worth $114 million in 2024 and $105 million in 2025.The rental market is simultaneously forcing ownership to compete for residents using lower rents and substantial concessions.That raises a simple question.If you were buying It today using today's rents, today's concessions, today's expenses and today's cap rates, would the income support a $105 million valuation?--------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

For review:1. U.K.'s counterterrorism police release five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot at a U.S.-operated air force base in England. Police confirmed Tuesday that no explosives were found in three vans linked to the suspects, and said the decision to grant bail was grounded in “experience and strategy.”2. Iran threatened on Tuesday to attack infrastructure around the Middle East, intensifying its rhetoric as it awaits a formal response from Washington on a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.3. US President Donald Trump on Monday denied a report that he is prepared to offer Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions by the Islamic Republic.4. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday pushed for the further implementation of a framework agreement with Israel during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.5. The commander of Hamas's Northern Gaza Brigade was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City early Tuesday, marking the third top commander in the terror group to be killed in recent weeks.6. Russian special services were behind the fire at a building used by an Estonian military robotics company last month, the government in Tallinn said on Tuesday.7. Russia plans to spend  $202.6 billion, on defense in 2027, around 27% more than the  $159.8 billion, originally budgeted and the highest figure since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.8. The Navy has chosen Boeing over Northrop Grumman to build its sixth-generation strike fighter, dubbed F/A-XX, two sources told Breaking Defense ahead of the formal announcement.The selection locks Boeing in as the sole supplier of sixth-generation fighters for the US. 9. The Defense Department has awarded Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion to build Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs. The Pentagon said the deal will nearly double AMRAAM production.

Master-level persuasion is never about lecturing people or forcing them into a corner with constant logic. If you fail to capture your audience's imagination and transport them into your message, you are silently negotiating against yourself. To persuade at the highest level, you must master narrative transportation, which is where a listener becomes so mentally absorbed in a story that their critical defenses drop and they physically live the experience inside their own mind. When you tell a vivid, relevant story, your prospect stops listening with a skeptical, defensive mindset and steps directly into the shoes of the story's main character. Because human beings are hardwired for stories, stories bypass the analytical mind and allow them to arrive at your conclusion.   Is there a downside to using stories in persuasion? Absolutely, and it happens the moment your story becomes too long, self-serving, or completely irrelevant to the prospect's immediate problem. To avoid crossing the line into negative resistance, you must keep your stories authentic and under three minutes long, ensuring every narrative is laser-focused on solving your prospect's specific pain point. A landmark study at Stanford University by Dr. Jennifer Aaker revealed that stories are up to 22 times more memorable than facts and statistics alone, with 63% of listeners recalling story details compared to only 5% remembering data points. When you master narrative transportation in sales and influence, you eliminate the friction that causes deals to stall. People value their own conclusions far more than yours. Stories guide them to naturally persuade themselves without ever sensing a sales pitch. They will view you as a trusted advisor who truly understands their world, making their final decision to do business with you feel entirely natural and effortless. Persuade With Power Kurt Mortensen Influence University Special Maximize Your Influence Podcasts

Grab the family and head to downtown Floresville around the Wilson County Courthouse lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 6, starting at 5 p.m. to enjoy the fun of the Goober Games, a longtime tradition of the Floresville Peanut Festival! Help kick off the official Peanut Festival week with smiles and fun! Kids of all ages can enjoy sack races, the Peanut Pond, face painting, Peanut Toss, fun bounce, and free ice cream from the H-E-B ice cream truck. Concessions will be available. For information, call Orfie Courvier at 210-386-4263. Article Link

Grab the family and head to downtown Floresville around the Wilson County Courthouse lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 6, starting at 5 p.m. to enjoy the fun of the Goober Games, a longtime tradition of the Floresville Peanut Festival! Help kick off the official Peanut Festival week with smiles and fun! Kids of all ages can enjoy sack races, the Peanut Pond, face painting, Peanut Toss, fun bounce, and free ice cream from the H-E-B ice cream truck. Concessions will be available. For information, call Orfie Courvier at 210-386-4263. Article Link

On this day, 15 September 1978, a strike of 11,600 workers in Sudbury, Canada, began after the mining company Inco Ltd. proposed layoffs and cuts to pay and benefits. Concessions won were a "thirty-and-out" policy (whereby workers with thirty years at the company could retire with a full pension, regardless of age) as well as most miners receiving a wage increase. Nearly 9 months in length, it was the longest strike in Canadian history at the time.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Send us a text and chime in!Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is joining airports across North America to celebrate Airport Concessions Day, observed on Sept. 16. The celebration comes as the airport continues a major concessions refresh designed to expand local restaurants and shops at America's Friendliest Airport®. “We are bringing more local restaurants and shops so travelers can enjoy the best of Phoenix,” said Aviation Director Chad Makovsky. “The local spots mixed with recognizable national brands means visits to Phoenix Sky Harbor offer something for everyone.” Also known as America's Tastiest Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor is recognized for dining options praised by travelers, culinary experts,...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/phoenix-airport-concessions-refresh-enhances-dining-experience/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Is the Consumer Price Index accurately measuring the inflation Americans actually experience? Lance Roberts talks with Oliver Rust of Truflation about how real-time inflation data can differ from traditional CPI measurements. They examine housing and rent concessions, regional price differences, consumer substitution, the K-shaped economy, housing affordability, and the continuing resilience of consumer spending. Oliver also explains how Truflation builds its inflation index, where its methodology differs from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, its work with the Federal Reserve, and what its data says about inflation now. Plus, they discuss what could come next as Truflation expands into employment and other economic indicators. For investors watching inflation, interest rates, housing, and the Federal Reserve, the question is increasingly important: Which inflation data best reflects the economy consumers are actually living in? 0:00 - INTRO 0:55 - What is Wrong with current Inflation/CPI Measurement? 2:46 - The Data Truflation Uses 5:36 - Solving for Interstate Price Variables 6:46 - How is Housing Weighted in Truflation Metric vs BLS & CPI 10:24 - The Concessions in Rental Agreements are not accounted for 15:00 - What is Inflation Doing Now? 16:42 - The Bifurcation in Housing - New Homes vs Existing Home Sales 18:23 - Housing Affordability & K-Shaped Economy 21:17 - Who's Right: CPI or Truflation? (Working with the Fed) 25:51 - The Boskin Commission & Hedonics - What Truflation Does Not Measure 28:40 - Factoring in Substitution by Consumers 30:46 - Effects of FIFA World Cup in U.S. 33:01 - Truflation Expectations for the Future 36:20 - The Resilience of the Consumer - how long will they spend? 38:22 - What if Truflation Had Been Around Back Then... 40:14 - Truflation Plans for Expansion: Employment & Economic Indicators 41:49 - Cross Correlation of data sets is worth reviewing Hosted by RIA Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Oliver Rust, TruFlation Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/603EdhToXq8 ------- Watch our previous show, " " ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Inflation #CPI #FederalReserve #Economy #Investing

Is the Consumer Price Index accurately measuring the inflation Americans actually experience? Lance Roberts talks with Oliver Rust of Truflation about how real-time inflation data can differ from traditional CPI measurements. They examine housing and rent concessions, regional price differences, consumer substitution, the K-shaped economy, housing affordability, and the continuing resilience of consumer spending. Oliver also explains how Truflation builds its inflation index, where its methodology differs from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, its work with the Federal Reserve, and what its data says about inflation now. Plus, they discuss what could come next as Truflation expands into employment and other economic indicators. For investors watching inflation, interest rates, housing, and the Federal Reserve, the question is increasingly important: Which inflation data best reflects the economy consumers are actually living in? 0:00 - INTRO 0:55 - What is Wrong with current Inflation/CPI Measurement? 2:46 - The Data Truflation Uses 5:36 - Solving for Interstate Price Variables 6:46 - How is Housing Weighted in Truflation Metric vs BLS & CPI 10:24 - The Concessions in Rental Agreements are not accounted for 15:00 - What is Inflation Doing Now? 16:42 - The Bifurcation in Housing - New Homes vs Existing Home Sales 18:23 - Housing Affordability & K-Shaped Economy 21:17 - Who's Right: CPI or Truflation? (Working with the Fed) 25:51 - The Boskin Commission & Hedonics - What Truflation Does Not Measure 28:40 - Factoring in Substitution by Consumers 30:46 - Effects of FIFA World Cup in U.S. 33:01 - Truflation Expectations for the Future 36:20 - The Resilience of the Consumer - how long will they spend? 38:22 - What if Truflation Had Been Around Back Then... 40:14 - Truflation Plans for Expansion: Employment & Economic Indicators 41:49 - Cross Correlation of data sets is worth reviewing Hosted by RIA Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Oliver Rust, TruFlation Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/603EdhToXq8 ------- Watch our previous show, " " ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Inflation #CPI #FederalReserve #Economy #Investing

In 2022, Colombia's peace commissioner secretly told a representative of the Clan del Golfo, the country's largest criminal organization, “let's play freeze tag.” Newly published recordings appear to show the government offering major concessions, from halting military operations to seeking the suspension of arrest warrants, while the cartel expanded dramatically in territory and manpower. Now, two Colombian institutions are investigating what happened, and the recordings raise a bigger question: did Paz Total really pursue peace, or give Colombia's most powerful criminal groups a head start?SOURCESInfobae: https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/06/24/danilo-rueda-respondio-por-los-audios-con-el-clan-del-golfo-que-causaron-polemica-nego-haber-ordenado-frenar-operaciones-militares-en-fase-de-exploracion/Infobae: https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/06/24/congresista-denuncio-ante-la-fiscalia-a-ivan-velasquez-y-danilo-rueda-tras-explosiva-revelacion-sobre-el-clan-del-golfo/El Colombiano: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/procuraduria-indaga-ivan-velasquez-danilo-rueda-audios-clan-del-golfo-GJ38208943El Colombiano: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/ongelados-y-gavelas-impulsaron-al-clan-del-golfo-MM38165955La Razón.co: https://larazon.co/fiscalia-abre-indagacion-preliminar-contra-danilo-rueda-e-ivan-velasquez-por-presuntos-beneficios-al-clan-del-golfo/El Colombiano: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/de-la-espriella-no-negociara-grupos-armados-construira-megacarceles-DP39725134Infobae: https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/08/10/abelardo-de-la-espriella-hace-balance-de-golpes-contra-disidencias-y-clan-del-golfo-en-su-primer-fin-de-semana-de-gobierno-no-habra-tregua/Photo Attribution: CIDH, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsRead more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Follow me on social mediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombiaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/Check out my other YouTube Channels:Loren Moss: https://www.youtube.com/@LorenMossFinance Colombia Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@FinanceColombiaShortsThe Clerisy: https://www.youtube.com/@theclerisywithlorenmossThe Clerisy Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@ClerisyShortsCognitive Business News: https://www.youtube.com/@CognitiveBusinessNewsCognitive Business Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@CognitiveBusinessShortsEmpleo Bilingüe: https://www.youtube.com/@EmpleoBilingue

Avro Heritage Museum's 1940s weekend! Not just for enthusiasts, it's fun for all the family. Updatedhighlights include: ·        Silk FM interview with centenarian Jeff Brown veteran Gunner, Pilot andAvro Engineer (Sat Am)·        Live music with the fabulous Lancashire Belle singing your 1940'sfavourites,·        DJ Windy Train: Swing-dancing to popular 1940s music.·        Morris Dancing (Saturday)·        Robinson Dray Horse (Sunday)·        1940s Re enactors: Soldiers, Policemen, Fireman·        Military Police demonstration of 1940's firearms.·        Cheshire Villages Great War Society·        BBMF fly by - date and time to be announced*·        See our Avro Triplane engine runs*·        Ride the ‘There and Back' Steam railway (Saturday Only)·        Small and Large Traction Engines·        Runway 25 Flight Simulation Company·        Simulated Flight on a modern RAF Typhoon·        Access to the Museum, see our replica Lancaster cockpit·        A range of great food stalls·        Licensed bar including draft and bottled genuine German Beers, cocktailsand soft drinks·        The Cheshire bake house home made pasties etc (Saturday Only)·        African Al spices pastes and sauces·        Stalls and aircraft memorabilia·        Lovely sweets in the 1940s sweet shop·        Foys toys military surplus·        Framed aviation photos·        Jo Middleton working wonders - modern clothing with a 1940's twist·        Doggy treats·        The Rest Good collective·        Carousel creations Cheshire - retro confectionary·        The escape committee vintage fashion·        Beautiful Boho jewellery·        Save money by booking online in advance Adults £9, Concessions £7,Children aged 11+ £5, Family £25, Under 11s are free!​ Book here www.avroheritagemuseum.co.uk·        Extra charges apply for some activities. Availability varies across theweekend* Weather and availability dependent.​

Malgré une énergie à 55 %, Marie-Eve et Maripier gèrent les mouches à fruits, des courgettes coincées dans le drain et une expérience de toilettage qui tourne à la catastrophe narinaire. Animaux totems et fous rires : Laurence, 5 ans, attribue un animal à chacun : une maman chameau circonspecte, un grand-père zèbre et un Sébastien Benoit catapulté au rang de créature magique ! Perte de contrôle en studio : Entre un fil de téléphone traître et un cerveau en panne, le direct part complètement en vrille. Le secret du bonheur : Partager un repas rend plus heureux qu'une augmentation de salaire... sauf si vous mangez avec vos enfants ! Concessions de couple : Vélos cargo hors de prix, jiu-jitsu forcé ou équipement de ski jamais utilisé : jusqu'où doit-on aller pour faire plaisir à son partenaire ? Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Josh, the director of concessions here at Werner Park gives Matt and Odson some of their best and new items to try.

Dr. Richard Sakwa is Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK.  He has written widely on comparative politics, international relations and political philosophy, with a focus on Russian and European affairs. A few of his latest books are “The Lost Peace: How the West Failed to Prevent a Second Cold War,” and “The Russo-Ukrainian War: Follies of Empire.” The Ukrainians will not cede the land controlled by the Russians and a cease-fire will not bring a lasting peace, it will only lock in a fragile standoff. Europeans must be more involved in promoting reconciliation and development initiatives. To arrive at a peace agreement, concessions must be made by both sides. Substantive discussions are critical at several levels The Russian-US relationship, Russian- European relationships, and Russian Ukrainian.  For a just and lasting peace to end the war, Ukraine should become a neutral, nonaligned, tolerant, multicultural entity.

rWotD Episode 3403: Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 28 August 2026, is Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina.The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina were adopted on 1 March 1669 by the eight Lords Proprietors of the Province of Carolina, which included most of the land between what is now Virginia and Florida. It replaced the Charter of Carolina and the Concessions and Agreements of the Lords Proprietors of the Province of Carolina (1665). The date 1 March 1 1669 was when the proprietors confirmed the Constitutions and sent them to the Colony; later on two other versions were introduced in 1682 during the rule of Charles II and in 1698, following the 1688 Glorious Revolution that ousted the Stuart monarchy. The proprietors suspended the Constitutions in 1690. Despite the claims of proprietors on the valid version of the Constitution, the colonists officially recognized the 21 July 1669 version, claiming that six proprietors had sealed the Constitutions as "the unalterable form and rule of Government forever" on that date. The earliest draft of this version in manuscript is believed to be the one found at Columbia, South Carolina archives.The Constitutions were "reactionary" and "experimented with a non-common law system designed to encourage a feudal social structure", including through the use of non-unanimous jury decisions for criminal convictions. Some scholars think that the Colonists, settlers, and the British Crown kept themselves at a distance to the Constitutions from the beginning; however, others argue that it was a legal document that drew on the Stuart king's earlier charter to the colony and reflected crucial legal realities. While the provisions of the Fundamental Constitutions were never fully employed nor ratified, the documemt did help to shape power in the Carolinas and especially land distribution. Colonists' main concerns over the document were its exaltation of proprietors as noblemen at the apex of the hierarchically designed society. Second, the Constitutions had rules that were hard to implement by settlers for practical reasons. Thus, the proprietors had to amend the rules five times. They were repealed in part after the 1688 revolution against James II—the Glorious Revolution, which also reflected a partial reaction against such principles; however, for eight proprietors and the king who were the authors of the "Fundamental Constitutions", it reflected the proper order of governance, or as they wrote, they were creating a government with lords so "that the government of this province may be made most agreeable to the monarchy under which we live and of which this province is a part; and that we may avoid erecting a numerous democracy." The eight Lords Proprietors were Duke of Albemarle (1608–1670); Earl of Clarendon (1609–1674); Baron Berkeley of Stratton (1602–1678); Earl of Craven (1608–1697); Sir George Carteret (c. 1610–1680); Sir William Berkeley (1605–1677); Sir John Colleton (1608–1666); and Earl of Shaftesbury (1621–1683). Shaftesbury's secretary John Locke was involved in the drafting of the Constitutions for his patron and the other Lords Proprietors.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:13 UTC on Friday, 28 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Gregory.

Avec : Carine Galli, journaliste RMC. Benjamin Müller, journaliste. Et Morad Aït-Habbouche, journaliste et réalisateur. - Accompagnée de Charles Magnien et sa bande, Estelle Denis s'invite à la table des français pour traiter des sujets qui font leur quotidien. Société, conso, actualité, débats, coup de gueule, coups de cœurs… En simultané sur RMC Story.

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Evan and Shaun analyze the shifting dynamic of the Yankees-Astros rivalry and Jose Altuve's role as a persistent villain. Shaun faces scrutiny over his past bug-torture habits and a deleted tweet regarding Gio Urshela's Hall of Fame prospects. They also plan an investigation into Citi Field's concession availability during promotional nights. 01:50 - Yankees-Astros Rivalry Analysis 06:50 - Shaun's Bug Torture Confessions 10:04 - Fantasy Football Draft Strategies 13:15 - Debating Fantasy Punishment Enforcements 17:45 - Morash's Deleted Hall-of-Fame Tweets 24:40 - Citi Field Concession Investigation 34:45 - Giancarlo Stanton Playoff Concerns 38:40 - Lombard Jr. Expectations Debated 45:10 - Zach Wheeler Cheating Allegations

Realberry looks at 100 deals to close 2 or 3. That funnel discipline is at the core of Realberry’s multifamily strategy. It’s also how a $3.4 billion firm has stayed sharp through a housing recession most Colorado investors are still living through. Taylor Hazlett, Senior Director of Private Capital, joins Chris Lopez to walk through the firm’s process. Together, they cover how Realberry filters opportunities, underwrites in today’s market, and finds the rare deal worth chasing. Chris hosts the Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast for Colorado investors who want more than surface-level takes. Before moving to the capital side, Taylor spent 7 years at Realberry. He started as a civil engineer at Clemson and later built a couple thousand lots at Century Communities. Today, his team has built close to 400 BTR units through a joint venture with American Housing Ventures out of Texas. He now also helps lead fundraising for the firm’s private capital efforts. From the capital seat, he sees exactly how the firm’s deal discipline plays out. The conversation covers why Realberry walks away from bidding wars. It also covers how the team underwrites base, downside, and upside scenarios, and why discipline matters more in a soft market than in a strong one. The read on Colorado then starts with a hard truth for developers. Existing multifamily is trading at roughly 20 to 30% below what it would cost to build new. For example, a building you could buy for $300,000 per unit costs $400,000 per unit to build from scratch. As a result, capital is walking away from ground-up projects and chasing acquisitions instead. Water tap fees running $30,000 to $50,000 per unit and impact fees adding another $15,000 per home in some municipalities are only widening the gap. The recent 60-unit Castle Rock townhome acquisition is a case in point. It’s a mark-to-market opportunity that fit the buy box precisely because building new did not pencil. Taylor also points to early signs of recovery. Rent concessions on a Realberry-operated Broomfield townhome community dropped from 8 weeks free to 2 weeks in just 3 months. Meanwhile, insurance carriers are sharpening pencils, and construction costs have stayed flat for 3 to 4 years. Taken together, these signals suggest the market is starting to firm, even if rents have not caught up yet. In This Episode We Cover: Inside Realberry’s multifamily deal funnel and the Monday investment committee Why Colorado has fewer than 40 active BTR deals while Texas has hundreds The $2.40 to $2.45 per square foot rent threshold for suburban multifamily to pencil Why rent concessions dropped from 8 weeks to 2 weeks on a Broomfield townhome deal in 3 months How the firm underwrites with base, downside, and upside scenarios to survive market swings The Castle Rock 60-unit mark-to-market deal and why it fit the buy box What the 21st Century Road to Housing Act could mean for BTR investors Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Realberry’s leadership team and behind-the-scenes property walks through some of Denver’s most recognizable developments. Watch the Youtube Video Timestamps 00:00 Introduction01:13 Realberry background and $3.5B AUM02:13 Taylor’s path into real estate05:06 Building 400 BTR units with American Housing Ventures06:25 Why Colorado has so few build-to-rent deals08:07 Water tap fees and impact fees10:02 The 100 to 2 deal funnel13:17 Inside the Realberry investment committee20:07 Where deal flow comes from23:12 How Realberry underwrites in today’s market35:22 Concessions burning off in Broomfield37:20 Construction costs, insurance, and tax appeals40:07 The Castle Rock mark-to-market deal44:51 Class A vs Class C dynamics47:43 Colorado water rights50:17 The federal housing bill and BTR Links in Podcast Realberry Website: https://www.realberry.com Portfolio: https://www.realberry.com/portfolio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realberryinvest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realberryinvest Investor inquiries: ir@realberry.com Taylor Hazlett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-hazlett-6a62a725 Who is Realberry? Realberry, formerly McWhinney, is a Denver-based real estate investment, development, and management firm founded in 1991 by brothers Chad and Troy McWhinney. For nearly 35 years, the firm has focused on creating places people love, with a portfolio spanning master-planned communities, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Its work includes Denver Union Station, Dairy Block, the Crawford Hotel, and Centerra, and has earned ULI Awards of Excellence, Michelin Keys, and U.S. News Best Hotels recognition. Realberry is family-founded, community-centered, and future-focused.

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What if the real problem in your marriage is not your spouse? Jesus was asked when divorce is allowed, and He answered with a question that cuts much deeper: why is your heart already looking for permission to stop loving? Before you search for an exit, let Jesus examine what is inside you first.

The premier of Canada's Manitoba Province has launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

In this episode of Ask Mike Mondays, Paul and Michael discuss improving apartment fundamentals, lender-driven sales, distressed opportunities, and why today's reset in values could create an attractive buying window. They also introduce the Old Capital Accelerator Program and Michael shares three simple rules he's learned from decades of multifamily investing. Old Capital Accelerator Program Paul introduces the Old Capital Accelerator, a hands-on multifamily education program designed to help investors move from learning about apartments to evaluating and pursuing real opportunities. Participants work with actual deals, learn underwriting and financing, understand due diligence and operations, and gain access to experienced owners and industry professionals. The focus is real-world education and experience—not promoting a particular sponsor or investment. Learn more: oldcapitalaccelerator.com What's Happening in Multifamily? The market remains unpredictable. Many sellers still have yesterday's pricing expectations, while buyers are underwriting based on today's higher interest rates, expenses, and required returns. Meanwhile, lenders are increasingly influencing which properties come to market—sometimes pushing over-leveraged borrowers toward a sale or foreclosure. Some properties are now trading near values last seen years ago, creating what Michael describes as a potential "lost decade" in apartment values for certain owners. Are Fundamentals Improving? Despite negative headlines, Michael is seeing encouraging signs across SPI Advisory's portfolio: • DFW properties are now 90%+ occupied • Portfolio-wide occupancy is approximately 95% • Apartment absorption remains strong across DFW, Austin, and San Antonio • New construction is slowing • Concessions could decline as excess supply is absorbed The key point: apartment values have fallen significantly, but renter demand remains strong. Is This a Buying Opportunity? Investor sentiment remains cautious, but fundamentals are beginning to stabilize. Today's buyers may benefit from lower valuations, less competition, improving occupancy, slowing new supply, available debt capital, and significant tax benefits. Equity remains difficult to raise, which could create an advantage for experienced investors with capital and the ability to execute. Michael believes today's risk-adjusted opportunities—particularly in workforce housing—may be among the most attractive in years. Michael Becker's 3 Rules of Multifamily Investing Rule #1: Don't buy in the hood. A cheap property isn't necessarily a good investment. Rule #2: The business isn't always fair. Track record, credibility, and relationships matter. Rule #3: Don't be a jerk. Multifamily is a relationship business. Your reputation follows you—and compounds over time. Key Takeaway The multifamily market isn't suddenly easy again. Distressed properties can be complicated, equity remains challenging, and buyers and sellers still don't always agree on value. But values have reset, occupancy is improving, new supply is slowing, and debt capital is available. For disciplined investors, this could create one of the more interesting acquisition windows we've seen in years.   Old Capital Accelerator: oldcapitalaccelerator.com SPI Advisory: spiadvisory.com

Day 6 of the Erie County Fair is all about food! Concessions manager Paula Struble tells us what's on the menu.

Major disagreements have Canada and the U.S. far from a trade deal, CBC News has learned. Power & Politics brings you exclusive details on possible concessions, plus reaction from members of the Canada-U.S. trade advisory council. The Power Panel weighs in.

Iran and Oman edge closer to a deal that would give Tehran control over Hormuz shipping, but Iranian officials warn the strait won't fully reopen until Washington makes concessions. Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, forces more than one million to evacuate. And Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Cooke heads to her primary gunning to flip a competitive seat in rural Wisconsin. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS. The CAQ launched economy-focused campaign ads while the PQ hit back with billboards targeting unfulfilled promises. Canada is considering alcohol, dairy, and auto concessions to avoid a fifty percent US tariff deadline on August 19. Hundreds gathered at Jarry Park to protest Tennis Canada's proposed four hundred million dollar stadium expansion. Équiterre urged Quebec to end its political honeymoon with Prime Minister Mark Carney over environmental policies. A rising trend of parents asking party guests to help pay for children's birthdays is sparking fierce debate.

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What is the point of negotiating with Donald Trump when experience suggests that agreements may not be binding, concessions may not be reciprocal, and terms may not be honoured? Reports now suggest the Canadian government is preparing to make significant concessions, including allowing more American dairy into the Canadian market. But in this climate, and with this president, any Canadian concession should come with a concession of equal value from Washington. So what exactly is Ottawa's strategy? Are its conflicting signals a deliberate effort at strategic ambiguity—or evidence that the government itself is divided? And how might Trump's negotiating posture change if Republicans lose the U.S. midterms in November and he becomes a lame-duck president?In the second half of the show, Rudyard and Andrew turn to the emerging Oman-Iran agreement over control of the Strait of Hormuz, asking whether it signals a retreat from freedom of navigation and another step in the decline of American power abroad. They argue that Trump fundamentally misunderstood the Iranian regime he was confronting and the retaliatory tools at its disposal. The result, they contend, is more than a strategic defeat: it is a humiliation for the United States.Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus and Munk Dialogues. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources tell CBC News that Ottawa could be willing to meet some U.S. demands, as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline. Some of those concessions include dairy quotas, auto tariffs, and provincial booze bans. Some provinces say they want to see a deal before they'll budge.Also: Canada's unemployment rate drops to its lowest level in two years. But not everyone is benefiting from the hiring surge.And: Want to regain some of your time? How about an app intended to stop endless doomscrolling?Plus: What U.S. customs officers say is the real problem with the northern border, school shooting in Thailand, B.C. wildfires, and more.

This week Travis is joined by Jared of the Concessions podcast to kick of Cage-A-Palooza 2026 with the 2002 Spike Jonze directed Adaptation. Written by Charlie Kaufman, starring Cage as Charlie And Donald Kaufman, it's the story of adapting a book to a movie. Or is it about writer's block? Or sibling rivalry? Or maybe orchids and drugs in the swamps of Florida? Let's find out...Check out Jared's podcast Concessions at https://pod.link/1700141653Thanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday, September 23rd vs Lakeshore! Instead of “war by the shore” it’s 2 teams united in Hope to spike out Cancer JV/Freshman 5:30; Varsity Match 6:30 Wear Pink! Bring the whole family! Buying an event t-shirt for $15 gets you in the even for free and all proceeds from shirt sales go directly to Marie Yeager Cancer Center. There will be Raffles/Silent Auction, Games, Concessions, Bake Sale, Photo Booth - tons of opportunity for a family community night & support not just the athletes but the community as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On reçoit Julien (https://www.instagram.com/milinkostaud?igsh=MXhzNThyMmx4dnA5YQ==) et Rémy (https://www.instagram.com/remy.body?igsh=Zmg1emZkNmdwbmFl) , deux compétiteurs en bodybuilding NATUREL, et très vite on dépasse la question du "natty or not" : on parle du VRAI sujet dont personne n'ose parler — l'obsession, les sacrifices, la solitude et la santé mentale quand tu dédies ta vie à un physique. Nous les frères Gallois on a une approche plus lifestyle, eux c'est la compétition à fond : le débat est passionnant, et beaucoup plus profond que prévu.⏱️ CHAPITRES :00:00 — Présentation & les invités01:17 — Qui sont Julien & Rémy06:45 — Leur passif sportif08:15 — Pourquoi se lancer en compétition12:18 — S'entraîner pour le miroir… ou pas ?13:38 — Les catégories (body, classic, men's)18:47 — Naturel, dopage & le test antidopage (WNBF)36:28 — Quand le body devient une obsession46:55 — Le dilemme : dédier sa vie à un objectif57:49 — Concessions & équilibre de vie01:05:30 — La boucle de solitude de la muscu01:16:44 — La règle des 90/10 (arrêter de tout traquer)————————————————

Every relationship you're in is running a test you don't even know you're taking. And, most men are failing it in slow motion. Today's guest built his reputation calling out the exact moments men hand over their frame without noticing: the pedestal-building, the concessions that pile up one at a time until there are a thousand of them, the "I appreciate your energy" while she's quietly checking out. This isn't theory. It's the pattern behind every man who woke up one day wondering how he ended up as her Plan B in his own home. We're getting into "shit tests" and why they never stop, why contempt is the clock counting down on a marriage, and why the "go plan" is the same as the "stay plan" might be the most freeing sentence you hear all year. We'll cover a few of the 7 spokes of a high-value man, some of the the 21 red flags and 16 green flags worth knowing before you commit, and why proximity, familiarity, and exclusivity are what actually build attraction. If you've ever felt like you're auditioning for your own life, this episode is your wake-up call.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Social Media Platforms 03:47 - Male Friendships and Testing Boundaries 05:08 - The Rise of the "Boss Girl" Avatar 06:51 - Why Modern Men Struggle with Masculinity 11:09 - Taking Frame Back in Relationships 14:18 - The Process of Betatization and Concessions 17:44 - Decisiveness and Leading in Dating 21:08 - How Cultural Narratives Weaken Men 24:36 - Tuning Into Your Inner Asshole 28:02 - Establishing Boundaries and Determinative Action 33:17 - Addressing Toxic Masculinity Accusations 37:10 - Handling Competency and Shit Tests 39:28 - The Fishing Boat Analogy for Maintaining Attraction 42:45 - The 7 Spokes of a High-Value Man 48:58 - Avoiding Bitterness and the Black Pill Mentality 53:45 - Major Red Flags to Avoid in Dating 55:25 - The Controversy Around Women and Tattoos 57:55 - Green Flags to Look for in a Partner 01:00:48 - Overview of 'Top Shelf Man' and Where to Connect     Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

The housing market is not crashing. It is negotiating.Agents who only focus on price are leaving valuable concessions on the table. Seller concessions appeared in 46% of May home sales, the highest May percentage on record. In this episode, Tim and Julie Harris explain how agents can negotiate closing cost credits, seller-paid repairs, mortgage rate buydowns, flexible possession terms, rent-backs, contingencies, and other forms of value. A basic price reduction may only modestly change the buyer's monthly payment. A better concession strategy may reduce the buyer's cash to close, lower the monthly payment, resolve inspection concerns, or solve an important timing problem for the seller. You'll learn why agents must evaluate the entire transaction, how financing rules affect allowable concessions, how conventional, FHA, USDA, VA, and investment-property limits differ, and why the buyer's real priority should determine the offer strategy. You'll also learn how listing agents can prepare sellers for secondary negotiations and how buyer agents can use possession terms to strengthen an offer. Knowledge creates confidence. Agents who understand these strategies can demonstrate greater value, write stronger offers, protect listings, and build more sustainable careers through professional coaching, eXp Realty, and Libertas. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.com Coaching: PremierCoaching.com Join eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/Harris Text Tim Direct: 512-758-0206 Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.

Charles Burton discusses the strained Canada-US relations regarding the Gordie Howe Bridge. Disagreements over ownership and revenue sharing led Donald Trump to claim a "victory" by coercing Canadian concessions. This dispute has fueled hostility in Canada, leading to a boycott of US travel and alcohol imports in Ontario. (7)

Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can make concessions without losing face; however, billionaire publisher Jimmy Lai remains imprisoned for political crimes, viewed by the Chinese government as a significant threat and a "one-man wrecking crew." (4)

We throw a little Yang Hansen, some Moda Center news...Joe Burrow detractors and more into the Sports Omelette...would you rather have free parking or cheap concessions with your ticket and how safe is the MAX/

Well, today's episode COOP & KEV go over the top 3 Best and Worst movies they've seen. While discussing the Movie of the month for June and what will be Movie of the month in July. Much more with Movie News and getting to know our Guest. Hope you enjoy please Like & Subscribe

Trump keeps claiming Iran made concessions while Iran keeps denying them. Socialist "earthquake" leaves Democrats reeling in NY. World Cup news. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. World Cup tourists fall in love with Buc-ee's. Brooklyn coffee shop that targeted Jewish congressman faces DOJ probe after reported tax, health code issues. Trump cancels plan to sign major housing bill as he fights with Congress over the SAVE Act. 

June 22, 2026; 6pm: President Trump eyes a deal with Iran that appears to echo aspects of the Obama-era agreement he once scrapped. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments. Plus, Melber remembers legendary music executive Clive Davis, who passed away today at the age of 94. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan Schanzer critiques the rumored US-Iran deal, warning that it offers significant sanctions relief without securing nuclear concessions. He argues that the plan fails to address ballistic missiles or proxies like Hezbollah. Schanzer expresses concern that the deal grants Iran a veto over Israeli defense actions in Lebanon. (7)119001 SPARTA

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Our Head of Public Policy Research Ariana Salvatore goes through the main topics on the table during the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi: Taiwan, tariffs and the Iran conflict.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Ariana Salvatore: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ariana Salvatore, Head of Public Policy Research for Morgan Stanley. Today, I'll be talking about expectations heading into the U.S.-China summit this week and what investors should be watching. It's Wednesday, May 13h at 11am in Copenhagen. Despite the importance of the upcoming summit, we think expectations for tangible progress should remain relatively modest. Reporting ahead of the meeting indicates that the discussions will focus on trade, Taiwan arms sales, and the U.S.-Iran conflict. Across the board, our base case remains an extension of the current truce with limited areas of relaxation. That's probably enough to support modest upside for risk assets in China, but likely short of the kind of breakthrough needed for a material re-rating in risk premia. Let's start with trade. We think the discussion here is likely to skew toward phase one style commitments rather than structural policy shifts. That could include additional Chinese purchases in sectors like agriculture and aerospace, or things like high-level trade and investment pledges. Or even limited tariff relief in key areas designed to demonstrate cooperation but without fundamentally changing the competitive dynamic between the two countries. What we don't expect is a meaningful unilateral tariff reduction from the U.S. side heading into the summit. Remember, China still faces an effective tariff rate of around 30 percent, and it benefited the most of all our trading partners when the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs earlier this year. As we noted at the time, that lowered its effective rate by roughly 7 percentage points. Secondly, we think the administration continues to view higher tariff levels on China versus other trading partners as a strategic imperative. Said differently, the administration appears committed to maintaining some degree of structural separation between China and other trading allies like Europe, Japan, and South Korea. We think that means a large-scale tariff reset is unlikely in the wake of the summit or in the lead up. On Taiwan, we also see limited room for meaningful policy change. President Trump has publicly referenced Taiwan arms sales in recent comments, but we think a major concession from China would be needed for a meaningful departure from many years of U.S. policy precedent. The third issue on the agenda is the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz. Reopening the strait is likely the area of greatest uncertainty heading into the summit. The extent to which the U.S. will ask for China's help on this front and whether or not that request will be granted remains a key unknown. But there's also a technology dimension here worth watching closely. While public reporting indicates that export controls are likely not formally part of the talks, we see a possibility that the discussion could occur, in particular in the context of rare earth relaxations from China's side. Concessions on rare earth controls likely require some corresponding U.S. flexibility on advanced semiconductor exports, given the chips for rare earths equilibrium that we think underpins the strategic bilateral relationship. We think that's largely what's disincentivized both sides from escalating in recent months. So, what should markets watch most closely? Aside from tangible trade arrangements or a formal extension of the truce, we think the tone will be crucial. Language around technology cooperation or an agreement to continue negotiating will be critical in assessing how both sides plan on managing the relationship moving forward. Remember, this event is one of several potential meetings this year, so symbolic commitments toward broader structural concessions in the future could matter. For now, we think the most likely outcome is continued stabilization rather than a transformational reset. That's still constructive for markets at the margin, but probably not enough to eliminate the geopolitical overhang that continues to shape investor positioning globally.Thanks for listening. As a reminder, if you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

9/16: Henry Sokolski critiques potential US concessions allowing Iran to enrich uranium, warning of rapid breakout capabilities. He also flags Turkey's ICBM development as a signal it is pursuing nuclear weapons.1662

7. Headline: Canadian Diplomacy: The Tug-of-War Between the U.S. and China Guest: Charles Burton Summary:Experts discuss the potential for long-term concessions to China in exchange for short-term trade benefits during an upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Canada faces internal pressure to diversify trade toward China, despite concerns about espionage and foreign interference in its political and economic sectors. 71960 YEMEN