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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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  • S7 · E46
    November 2 · 36 min

    A Kind of Magic: Inside Charter Communications’ Real Estate Strategy

    The best time to make a real estate decision is before you run out of options. Charter Communications (Spectrum) real estate leaders explain how top-down strategic planning, proactive portfolio management and close alignment with business leaders h...

  • S7 · E44
    October 19 · 39 min

    Turnaround: Inside San Francisco’s Office Revival

    San Francisco’s office recovery has a striking contradiction: Overall vacancy remains elevated, while competition for the best workplaces is increasingly intense. We look inside the Bay Area real estate market, highlighting AI-driven demand, rising...

  • S7 · E43
    October 12 · 35 min

    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 experien...

  • S7 · E42
    October 5 · 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 insigh...

  • S7 · E41
    September 28 · 34 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 ...

  • S7 · E40
    September 21 · 39 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 fo...

  • S7 · E20
    September 18 · 39 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 fo...

  • S7 · E39
    September 15 · 39 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 framewo...

  • S7 · E38
    September 8 · 31 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 clas...

  • S7 · E36
    August 25 · 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 Yo...

  • S7 · E34
    August 18 · 36 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 ...

  • S7 · E32
    August 11 · 33 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 grow...

  • S7 · E33
    August 4 · 39 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 20...

  • S7 · E32
    July 28 · 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 ...

  • S7 · E31
    July 21 · 31 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
    July 14 · 32 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 (I...

  • S7 · E29
    July 7 · 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 For...

  • S7 · E28
    June 30 · 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. ...

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