Data paralysis is a massive hurdle in commercial real estate. When critical market analysis, demographic shifts, and property comps live entirely on flat spreadsheets, it is incredibly difficult to visualize location-intensive trends and tell a compelling story to clients.

In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with CCIM's Ben Wilson to discuss the major rebrand and massive evolution of "Site to Do Business" into the all-new IntelliSite. They dive into how modern GIS mapping, global data integration, and built-in AI models are completely reshaping how brokers, appraisers, and developers make real estate decisions.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The Death of the Spreadsheet: How advanced GIS mapping and visual infographics are replacing traditional spreadsheets to tell better market stories.

• Mapping the "Silver Tsunami" & Suburban Sprawl: How to analyze demographic variables (across 150+ countries) to spot peripheral growth and suburban rings around primary markets.

• AI Integration & Void Analysis: A look at the new natural-language AI assistant and how to run a void analysis to find exactly which tenants or medical services are missing from a market.

• Advanced Tools for Brokers & Appraisers: How to leverage Database USA for tenant targeting, use built-in financial calculators, and easily map subject properties against custom comp databases.

Get the cutting-edge tech intel you need to streamline your workflows and find hidden opportunities in any market.

Connect with Ben Wilson:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wilson-704b3112/

IntelliSite 

CCIM.com

Resources:

Database US

Esri Business Analyst

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Is industrial real estate still the top-performing CRE sector? 📈 Michael Bull sits down with Ermengarde Jabir, Director of Economic Research at Moody’s Analytics, to break down the reality behind shifting occupancy rates, near-shoring trends, and rising cap rates. Plus, discover why data centers have become the ultimate growth engine for commercial real estate. Tune in for critical market intel and investment strategies!

Meet Our Guest:

Ermengarde Jabir, Ph.D.

Director of Economic Research

https://www.moodyscre.com/insights/author/ejabir/

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Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com

Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business.

Learn more: https://www.buildout.com  

Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies.

Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com

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Rising gas prices, persistent inflation, and shifting tax policies are squeezing restaurant profit margins across the country. How are successful operators cutting costs and growing sales despite these economic headwinds? And how do these operational shifts impact retail landlords and commercial real estate investors?

In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with Darren Tristano, CEO of Food Service Results, to deliver a comprehensive briefing on the state of the restaurant industry and its ripple effects on retail real estate.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

• Navigating Macro Pressures: How operators are modifying concepts to combat inflation, fluctuating fuel costs, and evolving legislative changes like the "no tax on tips" movement.

• Protecting Profit Margins: Actionable marketing and operational strategies used by expanding brands to drive sales while keeping rent-to-revenue ratios healthy.

• Real Estate & Expansion Trends: Which restaurant concepts are actively taking down space, what landlords must look for in prospective tenants, and where investors are finding yield.

Get the boots-on-the-ground market intelligence needed to safeguard your retail investments and restaurant operations.

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Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

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The aging Baby Boomer generation and a heightened national focus on health are driving unprecedented demand for healthcare services. But what does this shifting demographic mean for the financial performance of medical office buildings?

In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with 20-year medical office sector veteran Paul Zeman to break down the current state of the market, shifting values, and what to expect moving forward.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Market Metrics: Current occupancy rates, supply and demand forecasts, and where cap rates are landing for medical office properties.

• Investor Playbooks: Practical tips and actionable strategies for developing, buying, or selling medical real estate.

• Provider Guidance: Crucial real estate advice specifically tailored for healthcare providers navigating today's market.

Tune in for the actionable business intelligence you need to navigate the medical office sector.

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TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/

Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/

Michael Bull sits down with Tyson Huebner of Yardi Matrix to unpack what's really driving self-storage demand, from gas prices and home sale cycles to current occupancy trends, street rents, cap rates, and the broader economic forces reshaping the sector. 

TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/

Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/

Michael Bull with Bull Realty interviews Anthony Graziano, CEO of Integra Realty, a national appraisal firm on the state of valuations. They explore lender behavior, property level performance and interest rate expectations. Discussions include the impact of AI, rising gas prices and a new Fed Chair. 

TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/

Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/

Is the office real estate market finally recovering? In this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull sits down with leading office market analyst Phil Mobley to break down the latest commercial real estate trends, forecasts, and investment opportunities for 2026.

Discover why the office sector may outperform other commercial property types in occupancy growth, despite ongoing challenges from remote work and economic uncertainty. Learn how leasing activity is surging, why vacancy rates are stabilizing, and what today’s “musical chairs” office market means for investors, landlords, and tenants.

This episode covers:

• 📊 Office market forecast 2026 and vacancy trends
• 🏢 Surge in office leasing activity and tenant migration
• ⚖️ The divide between Class A vs. Class B/C office properties
• 💰 Commercial real estate investment strategies in a shifting market
• 🤖 The impact of AI on office jobs and space demand
• 📉 Interest rates, capital markets, and CRE deal activity

Whether you're a commercial real estate investor, broker, developer, or lender, this episode provides actionable insights to help you navigate the evolving office market and identify emerging opportunities.

TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/

Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/

The multifamily housing sector has been one of the most dynamic segments in commercial real estate over the past several years. From record-breaking rent growth and occupancy rates to a surge in new supply and shifting economic conditions, investors and operators are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.

In this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull, CCIM sits down with Carl Whitaker, Chief Economist at RealPage, to break down the latest multifamily trends, data, and forecasts for 2026.

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Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/

Dive into the latest insights on the commercial real estate debt market, loan maturities, and distressed property opportunities in this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show with host Michael Bull and guest Xander Snyder, Senior CRE Economist at First American.

This episode breaks down the much-discussed “wall of maturities” in commercial real estate, revealing what’s really happening with loan extensions, refinancing challenges, and distressed assets across office, multifamily, and other sectors. Learn how lenders and borrowers are navigating capital structure distress vs. operational distress, and why the market may be entering the early stages of a new CRE investment cycle.

Key topics include:

• Trends in commercial mortgage maturities and loan workouts
• The decline in “extend and pretend” strategies
• Rising opportunities in distressed commercial real estate investing
• How interest rates, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy impact CRE
• Why transaction volume and liquidity are returning to the market
• Risks tied to energy prices, economic uncertainty, and demand shocks

Whether you’re a commercial real estate investor, broker, lender, or developer, this episode provides critical analysis on CRE finance, debt restructuring, and market recovery trends for 2026.

🎧 Tune in for expert insights on navigating today’s commercial real estate lending environment, distressed deals, and emerging investment opportunities.

TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/

Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/

Explore the latest Senior Housing Market Trends for 2026 in this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show featuring industry expert Ernie Anaya, President of the Senior Housing Group at Bull Realty.

Discover key insights into senior living demand, occupancy rates, cap rates, and investment opportunities as the Baby Boomer population drives unprecedented growth. Learn about the different asset classes including active adult, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities, and how each is performing in today’s market.

This episode also covers:

• The impact of rising interest rates and construction costs
• The massive supply-demand gap in senior housing development
• Emerging opportunities in behavioral health and adaptive reuse
• How investors can benefit from REIT structures and operator partnerships

If you're a commercial real estate investor, developer, broker, or operator, this episode provides critical insights into one of the fastest-growing sectors in real estate.

TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/

Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/

Adoption and investment in tech and AI have accelerated in the commercial real estate industry. Finally, right? How should you pick the right tech, the right system, the right provider? When picking a broker to sell your property should you ask how they increase demand, share data and track interest? How should you consider what's most important to your own business and make the right tech choices? Join broker Michael Bull, CCIM and Buildout CEO Helen Calvin as they share real intelligence on artificial intelligence and technology. 

TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/

Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com

Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/

Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/