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The Weekly Take from CBRE

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/TheWeeklyTake

  1. The Points Guy on maximizing brand loyalty programs [Encore - 7/22/24]

    1 DAY AGO

    The Points Guy on maximizing brand loyalty programs [Encore - 7/22/24]

    Over 12 million people a month check The Points Guy for tips on making the most of their travel experiences. Brian Kelly, TPG himself, teams up with CBRE’s Hotel Research lead Rachael Rothman to explore the latest trends in loyalty programs, what hotel brands can learn from airlines and credit cards, and how you can get into that airport lounge.  Insights to Share:   Loyalty programs are growing in importance to operators of hotels, airlines and credit cards, many of whom have partnered to increase brand awareness and reach.The proliferation of loyalty program participation is, in some cases, diluting the benefits, but savvy consumers can maximize points by having flexible travel dates and using websites such as point.me to compare redemption value at different airlines and hotels.One way to create brand loyalty is to provide flexibility and a customized experience. Instead of waiting until guests arrive, hospitality brands should reach out in advance and offer access to local guides, spas and restaurants.

    36 min
  2. Where We Are: AI, tech employment and office demand

    18 NOV

    Where We Are: AI, tech employment and office demand

    Two tech talent experts—New Enterprise Associates’ Darcy Casarella and CBRE’s Colin Yasukochi—discuss where to find highly skilled tech workers, the role of venture capital in shaping tech hubs and AI’s influence on office space demand. Share these insights from this week’s episode:   1.     Strategic Location Strategy: Emerging tech markets in the Midwest and Southeast can offer significant cost advantages with their growing tech talent pools. 2.    AI and Talent Focus: Prioritizing AI capabilities to drive innovation and growth will mean finding and upskilling talent quickly across both tech and non-tech companies. 3.    Concentrated Venture Funding: Venture firms are creating a network effect by investing in new businesses in traditional tech hubs like San Francisco and Manhattan. Understanding the flow of venture capital can help predict the cities in which real estate demand will grow.

    38 min
  3. Movin' On Up: Strategies driving Northern Virginia’s growth

    11 NOV

    Movin' On Up: Strategies driving Northern Virginia’s growth

    Regional economic development leader Victor Hoskins and CBRE’s Cathy Delcoco discuss Northern Virginia’s opportunities and challenges as well as its thriving real estate market. Share these insights from this week’s episode:   ·      Northern Virginia is benefiting from substantial job growth, especially in the technology sector, including AI-related roles. Tech job growth supports demand for office space and housing.   ·      High-quality, amenity-rich office space is seeing strong demand. Tenants are willing to pay a premium for Class A trophy buildings with amenities, despite downsizing due to hybrid work.   ·      Older office buildings are being redeveloped into residential units or data centers. This represents an attractive buying opportunity for nimble investors.

    38 min

  4. 4 NOV

    The Business: Winning Industrial Investment Strategies

    Jordan Schnitzer shares the strategies that propelled his family’s business from scrap metals to West Coast real estate powerhouse. Plus insights on building a thriving decentralized business and the benefits of balancing data-informed and gut instinct investment decisions. Insights to Share:   1.     Look at competition as well as returns. Schnitzer Properies’ prefers flex-industrial properties over big-box warehouses because there is steady demand and less competition. Do more, but be mindful of how much you can do. Jordan Schnitzer refers to his approach as “aggressive moderation.” Over-extending yourself can sacrifice long-term stability.Trust your leaders to use their local expertise. Schnitzer Properies embraces a decentralized business model with local teams empowered to make decisions and grow the business.Embrace data, but don’t ignore your experience. Utilize a data-driven approach combined with gut instincts to make informed and timely investment decisions.

    35 min

  5. 28 OCT

    Brighter Days: A turn in investor sentiment

    Clarion Partners’ Drew Fung and CBRE’s James Millon discuss the improvement in market sentiment and a pickup in investment activity amid a brightening interest rate outlook. Share these insights from this week’s episode:   The Federal Reserve’s initial rate cut improved market psychology and increased liquidity in the marketplace.While banks remain a critical capital source, private debt funds have stepped up their lending at a time when many banks have pulled back.3.    Harnessing data and predictive analytics is essential for navigating market complexities and optimizing returns. 4.    Investors are primarily focused on multifamily, industrial and alternative asset classes, with data centers emerging as a particularly attractive investment opportunity. 5.    The next 18 months are expected to see a gradual normalization of transaction volumes, with opportunities in both traditional and alternative real estate sectors.

    38 min
  6. Energy Song: Deploying renewables to advance sustainability goals

    21 OCT

    Energy Song: Deploying renewables to advance sustainability goals

    Rob Bernard, CBRE Chief Sustainability Officer, and Miro Sutton, CBRE's new Global Head of Energy and Renewables, discuss the critical role that renewable energy can play in meeting carbon emission-reduction goals and simplify the complexity around implementing and investing in sustainability in commercial real estate. Share these insights on sustainability and renewable energy:   -      Companies should integrate renewable energy and sustainability strategies into their core business plans to remain competitive and resilient. -      The renewable energy market is evolving, with regulatory frameworks playing a significant role. Governments can make it easier to achieve environmental goals by writing clear and understandable regulations. -      Collaboration among technology, business and regulatory bodies can help to drive innovation and advance sustainability initiatives. -      Broader adoption of renewable energy can mean economic and environmental benefits for many companies. -      A holistic approach to sustainability, encompassing everything from energy procurement to building materials, is necessary for long-term success.

    42 min

  7. 14 OCT

    Talk of the Town: Overcoming NIMBYism to improve communities

    Community opposition can thwart the most desirable—and needed—development projects. Connecticut developer Jerry Davis and CBRE’s Jessica Lall offer tips and strategies for marshalling community support for worthwhile projects and overcoming the instinct to “just say no” to new development. 1.     Engaging the community early and maintaining open lines of communication are crucial for real estate developers to overcome community objections. By involving local stakeholders in the planning process and addressing their concerns, developers can build trust, gain allies and smooth the path for project approval. 2.    Local governments that adapt regulations to allow for a variety of housing types can ease the "missing middle" problem—affordable housing that falls between single-family homes and large multifamily properties. 3.    The affordable housing shortage can provide an impetus for regulatory changes and innovative solutions. 4.    Successful pilot projects can demonstrate how local communities can benefit from new development. 5.    Collaboration between government and the private sector can advance worthwhile projects that can be derailed by well-intention community opposition.

    42 min

  8. 9 OCT

    Cleveland Rocks: America’s surprising office conversions leader

    Office conversions are nothing new in Cleveland where older assets have long been transformed into higher and better uses. Three seasoned professionals shed light on the financial and logistical complexities of conversions, and the importance of public-private partnerships. Share these Insights on Cleveland Office Conversions:   -      Cleveland has a long history of converting older office spaces into different uses, long before it became fashionable. -      The city has a promising future with a growing downtown resident population. Office conversion projects and broader urban re- development plans will support this trend. -      Cleveland’s focus on enhancing its natural assets, like the lakefront, is another factor supporting the city’s revitalization.

    39 min
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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/TheWeeklyTake

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