The Weekly Take from CBRE

As the hospitality industry awaits the return of travelers, the government’s Paycheck Protection Program has helped many hotels weather the COVID-19 storm. D.J. Rama, Auro Hotels, Chip Rogers, American Hotel & Lodging Association, and CBRE’s Bob Webster, join Spencer to discuss PPP’s impact and the potential timing of the sector’s recovery.

The reigning Bachelor, Matt James, is an Associate broker in CBRE’s New York office. On this episode, Matt joins Spencer to share his insights on forging a career in commercial real estate and why diversity, equity and inclusion matter.

As we observe International Data Privacy Day later this week, CBRE’s Chandra Dhandapani, Chief Administrative Officer, and Shannon Clark, Global Director, Data Protection & Privacy, join Spencer Levy to offer insights about keeping data secure amid a work-from-anywhere environment.

What does 2021 have in store for the economy and commercial real estate? Noted economist and real estate analyst Peter Linneman and CBRE’s Global Chief Economist Richard Barkham join Spencer to dig into what the Biden Presidency and vaccine rollout mean for the economic recovery and CRE sector performance.

2020 was a complex year for construction. Some markets paused activity for long periods, while the cranes barely rested in places where construction was deemed essential. Meanwhile, tenant improvement work and corporate projects slowed sharply amid COVID lockdowns. Trammell Crow Company’s Ann Sperling as well as CBRE’s James Millon and Jim Dobleske join Spencer Levy to offer insight on the outlook...

Self-storage is not just a haven for beloved treasures but a resilient real estate play. Liz Schlesinger of Merit Hill Capital and Nick Walker of CBRE Capital Markets join Spencer to examine the sector’s growing appeal.

In 2021, we plan to bring you more great stories. In the meantime, here are some of our favorite insights and outtakes from the debut season of The Weekly Take, when an array of experts joined host Spencer Levy to offer timely thoughts on commercial real estate and the economy.

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist for Moody’s Analytics, and Julie Whelan, Global Head of Occupier Research for CBRE, join Spencer to share their informed insights on the economic outlook and its impact on the banking and financial services sector in 2021 and beyond. 

What happens to your unwanted online purchases? Reverse logistics helps put products back into the supply chain and builds consumer loyalty for retailers. Sid Brown, CEO of NFI, and John Morris, Americas Industrial & Logistics and Retail leader, CBRE, join Spencer Levy to explain how.

Co-living is one of the fastest-growing trends in multifamily housing. Adina David of Greystar, along with CBRE’s Jo Winchester and Tom Moffatt, join Spencer Levy to share insights on how co-living addresses urban density and affordability challenges and creates connected communities.

Where is global capital headed? Michael Turner, President, Oxford Properties, and Chris Ludeman, Global Head of Capital Markets, CBRE, join Spencer to discuss investment trends and strategies for 2021.

Spencer Levy moderates a roundtable featuring experts from CBRE, The Real Estate Roundtable and Hudson Advisors, who handicap a recovery for 2021, including how policy changes in Washington may influence the commercial real estate market.

Do diversity & sustainability initiatives make financial sense? CBRE’s Chief Financial Officer, Leah Stearns, and Chief Diversity Officer, Tim Dismond, explain why the answer is a resounding "Yes!"

With all eyes riveted on the U.S. election results, Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist for CBRE, joins Spencer to discuss what the election and the prospects for a vaccine mean for the economy and commercial real estate in 2021.

“ The future of retail is net lease,” says Joey Agree, CEO of Agree Realty Corp. Agree and Will Pike, Vice Chairman, CBRE Net Lease Property Group, join Spencer to discuss why net lease has become a key portfolio strategy across asset types.

From TV & movies to gaming & tech, the entertainment industry has a voracious appetite for physical space. Victor Coleman, CEO of Hudson Pacific Properties, one of the largest owners of studio and tech space, and CBRE’s Lew Horne, Advisory Services President, Pacific Southwest, join Spencer to take us behind the scenes.

The Life Sciences industry is booming around the world. CBRE specialists Ian Anderson, Joanne Henderson and Steve Purpura join Spencer to analyze the growth of bio-tech clusters and what it means for real estate usage and investment.

How resilient is Senior Housing? Joel Nelson, CEO of LCS, and Lisa Widmier, EVP of CBRE’s Senior Housing Capital Markets practice, join Spencer to discuss how senior housing has adapted to the challenges of the COVID era and the enduring trends that underpin this asset class’s long-term appeal.

Property owners are reimagining their retail assets - finding creative ways to enhance their value. This week, Adam Ifshin and Chris Ressa of DLC Management Corp, along with Melina Cordero, Americas Head of Retail Capital Markets for CBRE, join Spencer to discuss the future of retail real estate.

Steven Hussain, Director of Community Workforce for Prologis, and Mark Seeley and Kristin Sexton of CBRE’s Labor Analytics Group, join Spencer to share insights on how labor skills and availability affect real estate markets.

Why is student housing so recession-resilient? Bill Bayless, CEO of American Campus Communities, and Jaclyn Fitts, CBRE’s student housing practice leader, join Spencer to offer insights.

What’s powering the burgeoning digital economy? Charles Meyers, CEO, Equinix, and Pat Lynch, CBRE’s Senior Managing Director, Data Center Solutions, join Spencer Levy to share insights about a robust asset class – Data Centers.

How the pandemic-related move toward e-commerce has accelerated key trends in the Industrial & Logistics sector.

Dror Poleg, futurist & author of Rethinking Real Estate , joins Spencer Levy to share insights on the impact of innovation on commercial real estate and the evolution of cities.

How innovations in flexible space will shape the office experience long after the COVID-19 crisis subsides with Hana leaders Andrew Kupiec and Georgia Collins.