The Weekly Take from CBRE

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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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March 23 · 34 min
Drive My Car: Turning parking spots into steady cash flow
Two of the parking industry’s most influential leaders— LAZ Parking’s Alan Lazowski and Parkway Corporation’s Rob Zuritzky—explore parking’s role as critical infrastructure, a cash-flow-generating asset and a platform for EVs, autonomous vehicles a...
March 17 · 34 min
Walking on Sunshine: Why commercial real estate feels investable again
On this episode, we feature a wide-ranging discussion with Henry Chin, CBRE’s Global Head of Research—recorded at CBRE’s annual Capital Markets Symposium—where we explore global capital flows, the forces shaping investment strategies and why 2026 m...
March 9 · 38 min
Don’t Stop Me Now: Innovations driving industrial real estate
Link Logistics’ Luke Petherbridge and CBRE’s John Morris dissect the powerful forces shaping industrial & logistics real estate. They explore continued e-commerce acceleration, the transformative impact of AI, driverless trucks, evolving supply cha...
March 2 · 33 min
Things Have Changed: Why Portugal is a European hotspot
Portugal has become an unexpected real estate powerhouse in Europe. Arrow Global’s John Calvao and CBRE's Francisco Horta e Costa discuss the revival of Portugal’s economy, surging investment in hospitality, logistics, data centers and student hous...
February 23 · 37 min
This Is It: AI infrastructure is powering office markets
AI’s massive investment surge is reshaping commercial real estate. Chemonics' Victoria Slivkoff and CBRE's Colin Yasukochi discuss AI's influence on tech talent and its role in revitalizing key office markets and driving physical infrastructure nee...
February 17 · 36 min
Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth (and hockey team)
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 anc...
February 9 · 35 min
This Must Be the Place: Food halls are enhancing asset value
Food halls are no longer just a trend—they are a high-impact amenity for improving a property’s dwell time, leasing velocity and NOI. Recorded at Central Perk in Times Square, a quartet of experts from Colicchio Consulting and CBRE explain how the ...
February 2 · 37 min
Digital Love: AI & the Future of CRE
AI is reshaping the business landscape, including commercial real estate. Data scientist and author Sandy Pentland and CBRE’s Sandeep Davé discuss how the intersection of emerging technologies and human insight is driving better decision-making for...
January 27 · 42 min
On the Road Again: Coast-to-coast opportunities in commercial real estate
Recorded at the CBRE Women’s Network Power of WE conference, this episode offers a rapid-fire, insights-rich tour of major U.S. commercial real estate markets. Our subject-matter experts provide inside views of how different regions are navigating ...
January 20 · 31 min
New Day: The U.S. economy and real estate in 2026 with PwC
PwC’s Karl Russo and CBRE’s Henry Chin share their outlook for the U.S. economy and commercial real estate in 2026, exploring opportunities and risks to growth.Key Takeaways:The U.S. economy should remain resilient in 2026.While the labor market fi...
January 13 · 35 min
California Dreamin’: Converting an office park into a lively town center
Alex Mehran Jr., CEO of a third-generation family developer, walks us through the transformation of Bishop Ranch—a master-planned community in San Ramon, CA. Mehran shares valuable lessons on reinventing a suburban office park into a vibrant, mixed...
January 6 · 34 min
New Rules: Earning Respect, Sustaining Engagement and Improving Presence
Alison Fragale, author of the provactively titled “Likeable Bad Ass," breaks down the science of status—offering practical advice on how leaders can use warmth and competence to drive respect and gain greater influence.Key Takeaways:1. Stat...
Dec 30, 2025 · 30 min
Adam Grant on questioning conventional wisdom and making better decisions [encore - 04.08.25]
Wharton organizational psychologist and New York Times-bestselling author Adam Grant shares insights on making better business decisions, fostering innovation and how your personal "challenge network” can lead to superior products and delight your ...
Dec 23, 2025 · 39 min
The business value of a desirable workplace [encore - 11.02.25]
Jamie Hodari, CBRE's CEO of Building Operations & Experience, spotlights where he sees the biggest opportunity across commercial real estate: workplace experience. He discusses how a company’s space can attract tenants and enhance the employee expe...
Dec 16, 2025 · 39 min
Coming Up: Optimism about a continued real estate rebound in 2026
J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Josh Myerberg breaks down the 2026 real estate outlook, why quality assets and operational excellence matter, and where savvy investors are finding opportunity now. Don’t miss these timely insights from one of the ind...
Dec 9, 2025 · 41 min
Shake It Off: Office investing is coming back
Shorenstein CEO Brandon Shorenstein and CBRE’s Patrick Gildea discuss why the office market is poised for a comeback. Hear what they have to say about risk-adjusted returns, property conversions, the importance of workplace amenities and more.Key t...
Dec 2, 2025 · 34 min
Look Around: Exploring today’s capital strategies
Clarion’s Brent Jenkins and CBRE’s Zaahir Syed discuss how capital raising for real estate is rapidly evolving. They provide insights on fund development, non-traded REITs, emerging opportunities in private wealth markets and more.Key takeaways on ...
Nov 25, 2025 · 38 min
Powerhouse: The Future of Data Centers [Encore - 8.19.25]
Mortenson’s Maja Rosenquist and CBRE’s Gordon Dolven examine one of real estate’s most dynamic sectors. They discuss how AI’s growth has accelerated data center development, how site-selection strategies are evolving and the challenges posed by pow...
Nov 18, 2025 · 40 min
The Room Where It Happens: Inside Real Assets Investment Strategy
CBRE Investment Management’s Co-CEO and CIO, Adam Gallistel, offers insights on where real assets investors can find strong return opportunities in today’s market. He discusses shifting strategies amid higher interest rates, alternative asset class...
Nov 11, 2025 · 34 min
Around the World: Coca-Cola’s real estate recipe for growth
Coca-Cola’s Michael Moore shares how the iconic brand activates its workplace in 82 countries. The company seizes on flexibility, local culture and innovative design to drive effectiveness, space utilization, brand impact and global growth.· re...

The Weekly Take from CBRE

Drive My Car: Turning parking spots into steady cash flow

Walking on Sunshine: Why commercial real estate feels investable again

Don’t Stop Me Now: Innovations driving industrial real estate

Things Have Changed: Why Portugal is a European hotspot

This Is It: AI infrastructure is powering office markets

Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth (and hockey team)

This Must Be the Place: Food halls are enhancing asset value

Digital Love: AI & the Future of CRE

On the Road Again: Coast-to-coast opportunities in commercial real estate

New Day: The U.S. economy and real estate in 2026 with PwC

California Dreamin’: Converting an office park into a lively town center

New Rules: Earning Respect, Sustaining Engagement and Improving Presence

Adam Grant on questioning conventional wisdom and making better decisions [encore - 04.08.25]

The business value of a desirable workplace [encore - 11.02.25]

Coming Up: Optimism about a continued real estate rebound in 2026

Shake It Off: Office investing is coming back

Look Around: Exploring today’s capital strategies

Powerhouse: The Future of Data Centers [Encore - 8.19.25]

The Room Where It Happens: Inside Real Assets Investment Strategy

Around the World: Coca-Cola’s real estate recipe for growth