What matters most right now in Commercial Real Estate. Business leaders join economic, industry and subject matter experts to share their distinct views and latest thinking. The Weekly Take is hosted by Spencer Levy, CBRE’s Senior Economic Advisor and ...
Julia Coronado, keen-eyed observer of the economic landscape, shares wide-ranging insights on the economy, monetary policy, commercial real estate and more.
“The macro economy is a lot more resilient to the headlines than what you read every day."
-Julia Coronado
President and Founder, Macro Policy Perspectives &
University of Texas Finance Professor
Insights from the episode:
1. Inflation should continue to cool in most countries around the world.
2. The neutral interest rate is expected to be higher than the last cycle due to a healthier household balance sheets, supportive fiscal policy and improved productivity.
3. Challenged multifamily developers should see some relief in the next few years, as interest rates drop, demand for housing increases and financing conditions improve.
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Julia Coronado
President and Founder, Macro Policy Perspectives
Julia Coronado founded MPP because she believes independent research can provide the most objective and relevant analysis to inform decision making in an uncertain world. Julia is a Clinical Associate Professor of Finance at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. She has more than a decade of experience as a financial market economist including serving as Chief Economist for Graham Capital Management and BNP Paribas, and as a Senior Economist at Barclays Capital. After receiving her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin, Julia worked for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington D.C. for eight years where she regularly briefed the Board and contributed to the FOMC forecasts. She is a regular commentator in financial media, including CNBC, Bloomberg, Marketplace, and the Wall Street Journal.
How do you get the most out of a global real estate portfolio? Siemens Real Estate CEO Stephanie Dorsey offers insights on everything from the cost of capital, the flight to green, site selection criteria and return-to-office strategies that benefit everyone.
Insights to Share:
· Siemens is on the leading edge when it comes to attracting talent, sustainability and technology manufacturing.
· Power is becoming an increasingly important consideration in companies’ site location strategies.
· Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have for occupiers and some, like Siemens, will not lease space from landlords that don’t support their carbon-reduction goals.
Mexico’s industrial real estate market is benefiting from the need for more resilient supply chains. PGIM’s Enrique Lavín, DHL’s Guillermo Espinosa Armendáriz and CBRE’s Yadira Torres-Romero explain the advantages and challenges of nearshoring.
Insights to Share:
Fried Frank’s Jon Mechanic and Michael Werner—attorneys steeped in the in’s and out’s of New York City dealmaking—share thoughts on the office market, affordable housing, recent legislative changes and much more.
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What’s attracting young people, businesses and investment capital to Nashville? Highwoods’ Alex Chambers and CBRE’s Elizabeth Goodwin explain how the Music City has created a cool culture.
Insights to Share:
· Nashville has attracted talent and businesses due to its affordability and high quality of life.
· Nashville’s local government has fostered the city’s growth by investing in entertainment and sports, prompting a surge in related industries, as well as tech and retail.
· With growth poised to continue, driven by the influx of new residents, Nashville offers an opportunity for private investors to buy Class B office properties.
With the U.S.’s fourth-strongest labor market and massive live-work-play appeal, Tampa, Florida is one of the country's hottest real estate markets according to a recent Wall Street Journal analysis,
Tampa investor/developer Darryl Shaw and CBRE’s Mike DiBlasi explain how the city has become a magnet for institutional capital, expanding employers and top talent and what other mid-size markets can learn from it.
Insights:
In a wide-ranging discussion, RXR CEO Scott Rechler opines on everything from the future of cities to leveraging AI in decision-making to office-to-multifamily conversions.
Insights to Share:
· Commercial real estate investors can find opportunity in a higher-cost environment.
· The outlook for office is brightest in areas where talent wants to live, work and play.
· RXR uses market intelligence combined with data to inform their strategies. Key data sources include VTS, cell phone activity, AI and predictive analytics.
“What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?” asks celebrity author Ben Nemtin in his best-selling book of 100 bucket list items. Ben shares thoughts on finding your purpose, protecting your mental health and achieving your most ambitious goals.
Insights to Share:
· Overcome fear. People who avoid taking risks because they are afraid to fail can often fall short of their goals. Empowering people to be their true selves is a critical component of a strong work culture.
· Set ambitious goals. People who set ambitious goals for themselves are more likely to be successful in careers and life.
· Take action. It is not enough to simply set goals; people need to act on them. Small steps forward create positive momentum.
Real estate investment markets are stirring after an extended pause, and capital may be ready to come off the sidelines. KKR’s Roger Morales and CBRE’s Kevin Aussef share insights on what assets, strategies and markets stand to benefit from an expected pick up in commercial real estate activity later this year.Real estate investment markets are stirring after an extended pause, and capital may be ready to come off the sidelines. KKR’s Roger Morales and CBRE’s Kevin Aussef share insights on what assets, strategies and markets stand to benefit from an expected pick up in commercial real estate activity later this year.
Student housing has become a darling of the multifamily asset class. Real estate investor Brian Dinerstein and CBRE’s Jaclyn Fitts explain how the sector has bounced back from pandemic-era challenges and offers enticing opportunities for investors.
Insights to Share:
Growth strategist Rebecca Homkes delivers insights and ideas for companies navigating a challenging economic landscape. With wit and real-world examples, she challenges leaders to think of uncertainty as a neutral and temporary state – and where that line of thinking can lead.
Insights to Share:
· Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for fortifying companies through times of change and challenge.
· Market uncertainty is neither good nor bad. It is a neutral fact to be dealt with.
· Companies who are willing to think creativelyare more likely to emerge from challenges successfully.
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