CRE Exchange: Commercial Real Estate, Property Valuations, Real Estate Analytics and Property Tax

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CRE Exchange: Commercial Real Estate, Property Valuations, Real Estate Analytics and Property Tax

The CRE Exchange is your go-to podcast for all matters of commercial real estate. It hosts cutting-edge conversations with industry experts that offer CRE professionals timely insight into market behaviors and analysis to discover new opportunities and better manage risks and costs. We discuss Commercial Real Estate, Property Valuations, Real Estate Analytics, and Property Tax. Whether you buy or build, assist or advise, if you are a key stakeholder in the CRE space, this show is for you.

  1. From data grind to deal time: CRE’s AI edge with Spencer Burton

    1D AGO

    From data grind to deal time: CRE’s AI edge with Spencer Burton

    Spencer Burton, CEO and co-founder of CRE Agents, joins us to explore how AI is transforming the way CRE professionals work. From eliminating repetitive tasks to enabling smarter, faster decision-making, Spencer shares how digital coworkers are already creating a multiplier effect for their human counterparts across the industry. In conversation with our host, Omar Eltorai, they discuss strategies for adopting AI without overhauling your entire operation, and why building reflexive AI usage habits now will give both professionals and firms an edge in the years ahead. Tune in if you’re looking to work smarter, move faster, and stay competitive. Key Takeaways:  00:46 Spencer Burton's background 02:12 Automation and efficiency in commercial real estate 04:38 Founding of CRE Agents 06:49 Building a digital coworker 09:32 The role of AI in commercial real estate 17:56 The technical bench strength behind CRE Agents 19:41 Challenges and future of CRE technology 23:12 The AI multiplier effect 32:07 Zero friction adoption for AI in CRE 34:42 Advice for industry professionals Resources Mentioned: Spencer Burton https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerburton/ CRE Agents | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/creagents/ CRE Agents | Website https://www.creagents.com/ Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    43 min
  2. From volatility to opportunity: AEW’s Justin Pinckney on the CRE debt landscape

    APR 17

    From volatility to opportunity: AEW’s Justin Pinckney on the CRE debt landscape

    From interest rate volatility and sector-specific repricing to evolving strategies across construction lending and senior housing, Justin Pinckney, Head of Private Debt at AEW, offers a tactical lens on balancing risk and opportunity in today’s CRE debt market. Together with our host, Omar Eltorai, they also explore the case for standardized valuation benchmarks, results and findings from Altus Group's Q1 2025 Debt Capital Markets Survey, and how AEW is positioning itself for the next phase of the cycle. Tune in for Justin’s engaging and data-driven perspectives on lending and underwriting strategies in 2025’s US CRE environment.   Key Moments: 01:52 Justin Pinckney's career journey 04:41 Role at AEW and credit platform 06:37 Market trends and strategies 13:40 Senior housing opportunities 17:13 CRE debt market analysis 25:54 Private credit and portfolio construction 31:00 Bank and non-bank lenders 33:59 Future of CRE lending   Resources Mentioned: AEW – https://www.aew.com/ Searching for gold: Strategies for navigating debt opportunities in uncertain times - https://www.aew.com/research/searching-for-gold  Altus Group’s Debt Capital Markets Survey - For more information about the survey findings or to participate in future surveys, please reach out to the team at AltusResearch@altusgroup.com Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com   Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    41 min
  3. Driving retail real estate success through community anchors

    APR 10

    Driving retail real estate success through community anchors

    Christine Mastandrea, President and COO of Whitestone REIT, shares how a community-first mindset can drive long-term value in commercial real estate. From tailoring retail environments to local culture, to acknowledging and leveraging psychographics and generational shifts, Christine lays out Whitestone’s strategy of turning shopping centers into vibrant and diverse hubs for community.   We explore how retail spaces can serve as the “living rooms” of their neighborhoods, and why flexible, experience-driven developments are key to succeeding in today’s constantly changing landscape.   Tune in to better understand the value of building resilience and relevance into a retail property investment.   Key Moments: 01:07 Meet Christine Mastandrea: Background and early Career 03:36 The rise of REITs 05:00 Teaching experience and generational Insights 06:32 Christine's role at Whitestone REIT 08:14 Strategic decisions and market focus 11:55 Whitestone's IPO journey 14:41 Wearing a lot of hats at Whitestone 19:51 COVID-19 response and adaptation 26:09 Entrepreneurial mindset and growth of the “small business” 28:45 Impact of high Interest rates and inflation 31:10 Generational shifts in consumer behavior 36:36 The role of retail in community building 42:44 Challenges and opportunities in retail development 49:03 Advice for breaking into the CRE industry 50:45 Redefining retail for the future   Resources Mentioned: Whitestone REIT - https://www.whitestonereit.com/ ESRI – https://www.esri.com/en-us/home Placer.AI - https://www.placer.ai/ Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com   Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    53 min
  4. US commercial real estate transaction trends — Q4 2024

    APR 3

    US commercial real estate transaction trends — Q4 2024

    We discuss the latest installment of Altus Group’s US CRE Investment and Transactions Quarterly report. The team delivers a retrospective on transaction volumes nationally and then zooms in on pricing trends and sector-by-sector insights, covering industrial, hospitality, multifamily, office, retail, and general commercial/mixed use.   Tune in for the numbers, the analysis, and a few surprises.   Key Moments: 00:49 Overview of the Investment and Transactions Quarterly Report 02:06 Key changes in the latest report 03:13 Headline volume figures for 2024 05:15 Transaction activity and trends 09:05 Pricing trends and market insights 12:55 Sector-specific analysis: Industrial, hospitality, and commercial general 19:40 Sector-Specific analysis: Multifamily, office, and retail 21:37 Key takeaways and surprises from the report 29:12 Conclusion and how to access the full report   Resources Mentioned: Q4 2024 US CRE Investment and Transactions Quarterly report US commercial real estate investment trends and transaction volume - https://www.altusgroup.com/featured-insights/cre-transactions/US commercial real estate investment sales - pricing and pacing - https://www.altusgroup.com/featured-insights/cre-transactions/pricing-pacing/US commercial real estate investment sales - property sectors - https://www.altusgroup.com/featured-insights/cre-transactions/property-sectors/  Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    31 min
  5. Rate updates, retail resilience, and housing pipelines

    MAR 27

    Rate updates, retail resilience, and housing pipelines

    We break down the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, the release of their minutes, the press conference, and the updated Summary of Economic Projections. We’ll also take a look at key macroeconomic highlights from the past week, including retail sales, housing data, and insights from regional Fed surveys and indices. Finally, we sift for some key takeaways from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Q4 2024 report on commercial mortgage debt outstanding.   Key Moments: 01:36 Federal Reserve Rate Decision and Economic Projections 06:27 Impact on Commercial Real Estate 08:18 Macro Highlights: Retail Sales and Housing Data 10:44 Manufacturing Indexes and Industrial Real Estate 19:41 Financial Conditions and Stress Indexes 24:18 Mortgage Bankers Association Q4 Report 29:07 Upcoming Conferences and Events   Resources Mentioned: FOMC meeting – https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcpresconf20250319.htm Advance Monthly Sales For Retail And Food Services, February 2025 -  https://www.census.gov/retail/marts/www/marts_current.pdf Monthly New Residential Constructino, February 2025 - https://www.census.gov/construction/nrc/current/index.html Empire State Manufacturing Survey -  https://www.newyorkfed.org/survey/empire/empiresurvey_overview Philly Fed Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey - https://www.philadelphiafed.org/surveys-and-data/regional-economic-analysis/manufacturing-business-outlook-survey Mortgage Bankers Association’s Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report - https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2025/03/18/commercial-and-multifamily-mortgage-debt-outstanding-increased--47.7-billion-in-third-quarter-of-2024 Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    34 min
  6. Tariff turbulence and whipsawed markets

    MAR 13

    Tariff turbulence and whipsawed markets

    Cole Perry and Omar Eltorai unwrap the latest parcel of US economic data, from shifting labor and employment trends to insights from the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. They explore what these signals suggest for small business growth and economic momentum. The conversation sharpens around market reactions to proposed tariffs, the ripple effects on monetary policy decisions, and the potential implications for commercial real estate investors navigating an unpredictable landscape.   Key Moments: 01:21 NFIB Small Business Optimism Index 08:00 Labor market data analysis 13:19 Market reactions to tariff policies 15:18 Impact of tariffs on real estate 29:30 President Trump's address to congress 32:51 Upcoming data releases and announcements   Resources Mentioned: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index - https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NFIB-SBET-Report-Feb.-2025.pdf ADP National Employment Report - https://mediacenter.adp.com/2025-03-05-ADP-National-Employment-Report-Private-Sector-Employment-Increased-by-77,000-Jobs-in-February-Annual-Pay-was-Up-4-7 The Challenger Report - https://www.challengergray.com/blog/job-cuts-surge-on-doge-actions-retail-woes-highest-monthly-total-since-july-2020/ BLS Employment Situation - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.toc.htm BLS JOLTS - https://www.bls.gov/jlt/ Balancing returns and responsibility - Strategic innovation in impact investing - https://www.altusgroup.com/insights/strategic-innovation-in-impact-investing/ Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    36 min
  7. From GDP insights to policy potluck

    MAR 6

    From GDP insights to policy potluck

    Our hosts, Omar Eltorai and Cole Perry, deliver a packed agenda this week with a discussion on recently released economic data, including PCE, GDP, consumer confidence, and housing statistics. They also share a brief update on the state of the markets, focusing on movements in equities and fixed income, as well as the latest earnings reports from retailers. Finally, the team serves up a "policy potluck," where we cover a variety of topics from Washington, and provide updates on aggregate banking information.   Key Moments: 0:51 Economic data highlights 05:50 Market updates and retailer earnings 08:45 Housing market insights 12:08 Treasury yields and market movements 16:58 Retailer earnings deep dive 21:55 Policy potluck: Banking and government updates 39:23 Upcoming data releases and announcements   Resources Mentioned: Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    42 min
  8. Tracking trends: Macroeconomic insights and real estate realities with Dr. Brad Case of Middleburg Communities

    FEB 27

    Tracking trends: Macroeconomic insights and real estate realities with Dr. Brad Case of Middleburg Communities

    We’re excited to welcome Dr. Brad Case, Chief Economist at Middleburg Communities, to the program! Dr. Case shares his extensive experience in real estate economics through his perspectives on market conditions, forecasting recessions, driving investment decisions with data, and the rise of the build-to-rent housing sector. Learn about the advantages Middleburg Communities have cultivated with their data modeling capabilities, better understand the macroeconomic environment, and explore the factors driving demand for residential rental communities. Key Moments: 01:31 Dr. Brad Case's background and career journey06:04 Middleburg Communities overview08:16 Role and contributions of a Chief Economist17:01 Build-to-rent community demand22:18 Current market environment and economic concerns33:19 Revenue management and market conditions36:16 Insights on private and public real estate markets39:34 Future of real estate transactions and technology Resources Mentioned: Middleburg Communities - https://www.middleburg.com/ Email us - altusresearch@altusgroup.com Thanks for listening to the “CRE Exchange” podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

    43 min
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    The CRE Exchange is your go-to podcast for all matters of commercial real estate. It hosts cutting-edge conversations with industry experts that offer CRE professionals timely insight into market behaviors and analysis to discover new opportunities and better manage risks and costs. We discuss Commercial Real Estate, Property Valuations, Real Estate Analytics, and Property Tax. Whether you buy or build, assist or advise, if you are a key stakeholder in the CRE space, this show is for you.

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