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 ...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
What’s the best way to prepare for a thriving commercial real estate career today and in the future? Leaders of real estate programs at the University of North Carolina, Ohio State and Clemson enlighten us.
Key Takeaways:
• Learn to be resilient and flexible.
• Interdisciplinary approaches provide a broad real estate education.
• There is a history of collaboration between higher education systems and the commercial real estate industry.
• Experiential learning is an effective way to build skillsets. You’ve got to do the thing!
Dustin leads the Master of Real Estate Development Program at Clemson University. Previously, he was involved in leadership in the real estate programs at Virginia Tech and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Some of his research interests include affordable housing, land use policy, and public-private partnerships. Dr. Read is a NAIOP Research Foundation Distinguished Fellow, an inductee into the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Academy of Authors, and a seven-time recipient of honors from the American Real Estate Society for his contributions to real estate theory and practice.
Donald has over two dozen years of leadership experience on Wall Street across several investment management firms, one of which he founded nearly a decade ago and recently sold. In addition to leading the Center for Real Estate at The Ohio State University, he also is on the faculty at Harvard University and serves as Chair of the Harvard Alumni Real Estate Board. His predecessor faculty appointments were at Columbia University, New York University and Auburn University.
Jeff is new to his role leading the real estate program at the University of North Carolina, having started in mid-2023. Tucker has more than 20 years of experience in private equity, with the last 16 focused on real estate. He most recently served as co-chairman and CEO of Century Bridge Capital, a firm based in Beijing and Dallas that is focused on middle-class residential developments in China.
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