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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 Global Client Strategist. More at cbre.com/TheWe

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 35 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 36 minNew

This Is the Time: Bob’s Discount Furniture on Retail Expansion

Bob’s Discount Furniture is charting a path from 200 stores to 500-plus locations by 2035. Two company leaders enlighten us on their market expansion strategy, data-driven site selection, use of logistics and the importance of the customer experience. Key Takeaways from Bob’s Ryan Schaffer and Christopher Day: · Successful expansion balances profitability, brand awareness and network effects. · Physical retail works best when stores and logistics scale together, creating density that supports faster delivery and a more productive network. · The best sites are chosen using a combination of…

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S7 · E42 · 5 Oct 2026 · 40 min
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Timing Capital Deployment
Devin Chen and Rich Hill dissect Principal Asset Management’s unique “four quadrants” investment strategy. This helps to pinpoint value in sectors like multifamily, data centers and office, as well as in selective new development. They share insights on optimizing income growth and portfolio diversification. 1. Principal’s “four quadrants” framework suggests investors may be thinking too narrowly. Instead of choosing between equity vs. debt or public vs. private, investors should consider that each has a role in an investment portfolio depending on where valuations and the market cycle…
S7 · E41 · 28 Sep 2026 · 35 min
Count on Me: Decoding the Federal Government’s Real Estate Portfolio
Easterly Government Properties’ Darrell Crate and CBRE’s Marcy Owens Test explain the unique complexities and opportunities when leasing space to the U.S. government. They explore government agencies’ specialized build-out requirements, the market impacts of the federal government’s shift from ownership to strategic leasing, and other topics of interest to commercial real estate investors. • The federal government occupies more than 2 billion sq. ft. of real estate. • For investors, government leases can offer long-term stability and strong tenant credit. • The shift from government…
S7 · E40 · 21 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Human: Leading Workplaces in the Age of AI
Verizon's Nicole Nicholson and CBRE's Jamie Hodari discuss how real estate, technology and human connection are strengthening business outcomes and creating competitive advantage in an AI-powered world. Learn from seasoned executives responsible for managing large, complex real estate portfolios. • Corporate real estate is evolving from a cost center into a strategic tool that supports culture, talent attraction and business performance. • Managing complex portfolios means aligning people in different workplaces, retail locations, technical facilities and infrastructure with broader…
S7 · E39 · 15 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Do It Again: Real Estate’s Return to Old-School Value Creation
Ken Rosen has been an astute analyst of the real estate world for 50 years. The highly regarded economist, consultant and educator explains why today’s higher interest rates could force investors back to the fundamentals. He also provides a framework for strategic investment and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving landscape. · Higher interest rates mean returns must come from real estate fundamentals, including better asset selection, leasing, operations and placemaking. · Rosen notes that capital is a short-term asset, while real estate rewards long-term value creation. · Deep…
S7 · E38 · 8 Sep 2026 · 32 min
Hold the Line: What Wins in Industrial’s New Cycle
Shallow-bay industrial real estate is having a moment. Investor Jordan Schnitzer explains how his family firm was early to recognize the opportunity in this specialized corner of the market. He discusses how building deep knowledge of an asset class and local markets and operating with a long-term mindset have helped Schnitzer Properties grow a differentiated industrial platform. Demand for shallow-bay industrial space has increased as more small and mid-sized businesses need flexible facilities to store, distribute and deliver goods. Schnitzer Properties leaned into shallow-bay industrial…
S7 · E37 · 31 Aug 2026 · 40 min
Halfway There: What’s Shaping Commercial Real Estate at Midyear 2026 [encore - 08.04.26]
With the H1 2026 data in hand, we can see how commercial real estate is evolving in a market where AI, geopolitical events, capital discipline and a resilient economy are rewriting earlier forecasts. CBRE’s Research leaders discuss the company’s 2026 Midyear Outlook—published today—and examine what’s changed since the start of the year and the implications for occupiers, investors and the broader market. Commercial real estate conditions have shifted since the January outlook, with geopolitical uncertainty, capital constraints and a resilient consumer shaping the market at midyear. Limited…
S7 · E36 · 25 Aug 2026 · 39 min
A Helluva Town: New York Wisdom From Longtime Pundit Steve Cuozzo
New York Post columnist Steve Cuozzo has long been a go-to source for the latest buzz about the goings-on in New York City commercial real estate and its iconic restaurant scene. Cuozzo shares five decades of wisdom and insight on all things New York. · Steve Cuozzo’s five decades of reporting and editing provide seasoned insights into what makes New York tick. · The City’s office rebound is strongest in prime corridors. · Restaurants send a powerful signal of a neighborhood’s vitality. · Why it takes more than an appetizing menu for a New York City restaurant to flourish.
S7 · E34 · 18 Aug 2026 · 37 min
Seeing Is Believing: Why Retail Investors Are Looking to the Southeast
Retail is thriving and investors are taking a fresh look at existing assets amid high construction costs and shrinking availablility. Greenberg Gibbons’ Eric Walter and CBRE’s Ryan Sciullo discuss where capital is flowing, why the Southeast stands out and how mixed-use retail can create long-term value. Retail's resurgence is particularly marked in Southeast markets. Mixed-use development plus e-commerce can transform the retail landscape. Data-driven underwriting can improve cash flows. Limited supply creates strategic investment opportunities.
S7 · E32 · 11 Aug 2026 · 34 min
Home: Thriving in Today’s Multifamily Landscape
Bob Hart built TruAmerica into a major multifamily owner and operator by betting big on workforce housing. He explains why patience is especially important amid today's high interest rates and evolving capital structures, how he’s tapping into growing demand for workforce and affordable housing and where he's finding opportunity. · Workforce housing remains a compelling long-term investment. · Strong multifamily growth opportunities are available in Midwest and New York Metro markets. · Affordable housing offers sticky demand and government subsidies that support development activity. ·…
S7 · E33 · 4 Aug 2026 · 40 min
Halfway There: What’s Shaping Commercial Real Estate at Midyear 2026
With the H1 2026 data in hand, we can see how commercial real estate is evolving in a market where AI, geopolitical events, capital discipline and a resilient economy are rewriting earlier forecasts. CBRE’s Research leaders discuss the company’s 2026 Midyear Outlook—published today—and examine what’s changed since the start of the year and the implications for occupiers, investors and the broader market. Commercial real estate conditions have shifted since the January outlook, with geopolitical uncertainty, capital constraints and a resilient consumer shaping the market at midyear. Limited…
S7 · E32 · 28 Jul 2026 · 35 min
Every Breath You Take: Rethinking Communication for Senior Leaders
Winning isn't about persuasion, it's about connection. That's what Esther Choy, CEO of The Leadership Story Lab, believes. In her latest book, Winning Without Persuading , Choy asserts that creating genuine connection can unlock success for leaders and deal makers. Choy makes a case for how strategic silence, creative listening and storytelling can build trust and transform relationships. Shift your focus from self to understanding others for stronger business outcomes. Embrace listening to uncover unspoken needs and build trust. Utilize strategic silence and curiosity to enhance…
S7 · E31 · 21 Jul 2026 · 32 min
Changes: Commercial Real Estate Investment’s Next Chapter
Commercial real estate is entering a new era. CBRE Investment Management’s Julie Ingersoll explains why traditional assumptions are being challenged, where investors should focus next and what it takes to create long-term value in today's environment.
S7 · E29 · 14 Jul 2026 · 33 min
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet: Industrial Outdoor Storage Takes Off
How did a property sub-sector built around equipment and vehicle storage garner the interest of institutional investors? Alterra Property Group’s Leo Addimando and CBRE's Will Pike discuss the evolution and growth of Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), current market dynamics and its emergence as an increasingly mainstream institutional asset. IOS plays a key role in supporting logistics, infrastructure, construction and services businesses. Location is central to IOS value as users depend on proximity to ports, interstate highways, intermodal facilities, airports and population centers.…
S7 · E29 · 7 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth [encore 02.17.26]
Before they lifted the Cup, here’s how they built an arena worthy of a champion. Raleigh has long been one of the best-performing secondary markets. Its arena district is poised to be the next engine in its growth. Carolina Hurricanes CEO Brian Fork and Greater Raleigh Chamber CEO Adrienne Cole discuss how the Lenovo Center anchors a mixed-use redevelopment on state-owned land—structured through a complex public-private partnership. In this episode: Public-Private Partnerships: The Lenovo Center anchors an 80-acre, 15-year, $1 billion arena-district redevelopment via a…
S7 · E28 · 30 Jun 2026 · 37 min
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Impact of Sports Venue Development
Sports venues can be powerful urban growth engines. Entrepreneur Larry Botel, co-owner of the Richmond minor-league baseball team, and CBRE’s Pam Strieffler discuss how mixed-use districts anchored by these venues can transform CBD-adjacent areas. They walk through strategies for attracting outside capital, navigating rising construction costs, drawing year-round visitors, and forging public-private partnerships to create districts that propel economic activity. Sports venues can anchor mixed-use developments, driving urban revitalization. Public-private partnerships and tax incentives are…
S7 · E27 · 23 Jun 2026 · 34 min
Under Pressure: Can data centers keep up with AI?
Data centers are the hottest asset class in CRE right now. Digital Realty CEO Andy Power and CBRE's Pat Lynch discuss the sector’s dynamics, including power constraints, evolving location strategies and international markets. They also offer key insights from CBRE’s hot-off-the-presses Global Data Center Trends Report 2026. AI demand fuels near-zero data center vacancy rates in some key markets. Power availability and permitting slow new data center development. Asia and Southern Europe are seeing data center expansion. Community engagement can facilitate data center growth.
S7 · E26 · 16 Jun 2026 · 36 min
London Calling: Investing in Europe’s resilient markets
What do “higher for longer” interest rates mean for investors? CBRE Investment Management’s Achal Gandhi and Rik Eertink break down the practical ways they identify and pursue opportunities in the living, logistics, office and retail sectors across Europe, in both direct and indirect execution formats. The latest market data from Europe reveals that NOI growth remains the primary driver of investment performance. A K-shaped economic recovery is creating opportunities in both necessity-based and luxury real estate. Secondary investment opportunities in Europe offer investors access to assets…
S7 · E25 · 11 Jun 2026 · 17 min
2026 Retail Real Estate Trends with Ebere Anokute (BONUS EPISODE)
Retail real estate requires an operator's mindset. While attending ICSC Las Vegas, CBRE's Americas Head of Retail Research, Ebere Anokute, spoke with us about the state of the market, challenging conventional wisdom and leveraging robust data to navigate an evolving retail landscape. Key Takeaways: · Investors should prioritize assets in secondary markets with strong population growth and limited new retail supply. These markets have lower vacancy rates and above-average rent growth. · Retailers can benefit from repeat foot traffic and community loyalty by locating in centers anchored by…
S7 · E24 · 9 Jun 2026 · 34 min
Get Ready: The keys to future-proof organizations
Futurist and author Jacob Morgan has a plan for building future-ready organizations: cultivating a thriving, accountable workforce; embracing flexibility; and applying technology to foster resilience and employee growth. Future-ready organizations track change early, plan proactively and communicate and act with clarity. Employee experience can be enhanced by setting clear expectations, providing consistent support and candidly communicating performance standards and growth paths. · Learning and growth are essential to career security, which means investing in training and continual…
S7 · E23 · 2 Jun 2026 · 30 min
The Climb: Scaling retail’s new heights
Retail real estate’s comeback is undeniable. Investor Adam Ifshin details how open-air retail once again became a preferred institutional asset. Recorded at ICSC Las Vegas, Adam discusses the appeal of secondary markets, value-add strategies and the reasons why real estate operations are now the key drivers of returns. · Open-air retail is once again an institutional asset class. · Secondary markets offer compelling growth opportunities. · Integrating healthcare tenants are a powerful value-add. · Skilled operators drive higher returns, especially in tight markets. · Limited new supply is…
S7 · E22 · 26 May 2026 · 40 min
In My Place: Private clubs are driving asset value and urban vibrancy
Private club entrepreneur Tommy Shuey and CBRE’s Kelly Whaley discuss how these venues fill a growing need for personalized service and engagement outside the home or office, while driving value for both property owners and local communities. · A new “third place” is emerging: Private clubs are filling a growing desire for curated spaces where people can connect outside the home and workplace—a trend worth watching. · Landlords stand to benefit: These venues come with specialized space requirements that can translate into enhanced asset value and differentiated tenant mixes. · Investment…
S7 · E21 · 19 May 2026 · 45 min
The Rising: Larry Silverstein and Mary Ann Tighe on the World Trade Center’s Rebirth
Two titans of New York real estate—Larry Silverstein and CBRE’s Mary Ann Tighe—reveal the vision and partnerships behind the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and Downtown Manhattan’s transformation into a vibrant 24/7 community. They make the case for art and culture as catalysts for revitalization, dissect the complexities of public-private collaboration and offer insights into today’s evolving office market.
S7 · E4 · 12 May 2026 · 34 min
Good Vibrations: Why San Diego's CRE outlook is brightening
LBA Realty's John Garrigan and Eric Brown and CBRE’s Matt Carlson discuss the resilient drivers propelling growth in the San Diego market. They also make a compelling case for value-add office investments, dissect the nuances of industrial capital markets and explore the role of relationships in navigating opportunities. • Industrial leasing is gaining momentum. • A flight to quality still defines office demand. • Smart value‑add strategies can restore positive leverage in certain sectors. • In industrial & logistics, infrastructure, power and relationships are key. • San Diego’s economic…
S7 · E3 · 4 May 2026 · 34 min
Let’s Stay Together: Growth capital and secondary investing
Secondary investments and recapitalizations help investors find opportunity in uncertain markets. Brookfield’s Chris Reilly and CBRE's Matt White break down what returns to expect, why disciplined leverage matters and how strong operators are winning right now. · Secondary investing lets investors buy into real estate deals midstream, with the benefit of first seeing real performance data. · Recapitalizations are increasing as billions of real estate debt is coming due and owners need fresh capital. · Keeping debt levels around 60% or less helps investors weather market downturns. ·…
S7 · E18 · 30 Apr 2026 · 16 min
Q2 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook with Dr. Henry Chin (BONUS EPISODE)
CBRE Global Head of Research Henry Chin discusses Q1 2026 investment performance and the prospects for the rest of the year. He opines on inflation, interest rates, resilient fundamentals, geopolitical uncertainty and key sectors to watch.
S7 · E17 · 27 Apr 2026 · 33 min
Winning Team: How Under Armour reinvented its corporate real estate
Under Armour’s Kathy Blessington shares the playbook for using real estate to support performance, culture and growth. From headquarters planning to retail and supply chain strategies to community engagement, Kathy explains how intentional, flexible spaces help global companies stay competitive and future-ready. Corporate real estate can be a powerful strategic asset, driving productivity, collaboration and business performance. Modern workplaces are shifting away from individual workstations to collaborative, brand-forward environments that better support how teams work today. A…
S7 · E16 · 17 Apr 2026 · 32 min
Style: How malls attract shoppers and lift NOI
Retail’s recovery is real—and the best centers are winning through reinvention. Macerich CEO Jackson Hsieh and CBRE Retail Services Lead Todd Caruso discuss what it takes to create premier destinations today: complementary tenant mix, compelling anchors and using experience + technology to drive traffic and performance. · Retail underwriting now hinges on a small set of KPIs that illuminate performance. · Trade‑area analytics help focus capital on the right assets. · Anchor tenant strategies and discipline about occupier selection translate into pricing power. · Mobile data helps property…
S7 · E15 · 13 Apr 2026 · 33 min
Back in the Game: As lenders return, CRE financing options expand
More debt capital is available for commercial real estate investment. CBRE Investment Management’s Ty Gerschick and CBRE’s Tom Burns break down what’s happening across today’s debt markets, how borrowers can navigate a more competitive lending landscape and what capital availability means for real estate investment across property types and investment strategies. · The return of banks—particularly regional banks—has expanded financing options and increased competition across the financing landscape. · Higher‑for‑longer interest rates are shifting investor focus toward operational performance…
S7 · E14 · 6 Apr 2026 · 38 min
What’s in Store: Retail Real Estate’s Investment Outlook
Retail real estate has emerged as an increasingly attractive asset class. LBX Investment’s Phil Block and CBRE’s Chris DeCouflé discuss the strategies driving today's returns and where the smart money is headed. * Operational intensity is unlocking significant value. * Adding multifamily or event spaces to traditional retail can enhance investment returns. * Mispriced risk in retail presents opportunities for value-add and core strategies. * Incorporating grocers strategically can boost open-air center value. * Technology and data are crucial for underwriting retail real estate investments.

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