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Coldwell Banker Commercial® (CBC®) joined industry leaders at the BUILD Chicago conference to discuss trends and opportunities in commercial real estate, highlighting the Midwest’s strategic advantages for logistics, industrial growth, and affordable housing. Key insights on sustainability, market resilience, and adaptive reuse were shared by CBC’s Jenna Hille and Dan Spiegel, emphasizing the region’s investment potential.
As 2024 ends, investors are reevaluating portfolios amid financial shifts, with REITs offering income and diversification. The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut has eased borrowing costs, boosting sectors like industrial, data center, and residential REITs.
Embracing the post-pandemic era, businesses are transforming traditional office layouts into flexible, tech-driven workspaces to support hybrid work models. In 2024, the flexible office is essential for balancing employee satisfaction with operational efficiency, driven by innovative design and smart technology.”
Entering Q4 2024, the CMBS market faces volatility and opportunities, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in four years. This shift is expected to ease refinancing challenges and improve cash flows, particularly benefiting the office sector amid high delinquency rates
The office market is shifting dramatically, with vacancy rates expected to hit 21% by the end of 2024 due to the rise of hybrid work models. This trend presents challenges and opportunities for investors, particularly in adaptive reuse projects that transform vacant office spaces into dynamic mixed-use developments.
Discover the top 5 takeaways from the 2024 C5 + CCIM Global Conference, where Coldwell Banker Commercial explored the future of AI in commercial real estate, the importance of personal branding, sustainability, resilience, and work-life balance. Learn how these insights are shaping the commercial real estate landscape and driving industry innovation.
Brick-and-mortar stores are making a surprising comeback in 2024, led by suburban shopping centers, as consumers defy economic worries and flock to stores during the back-to-school season. This resurgence is boosting foot traffic and tenant demand for shopping center REITs like Regency Centers and Kimco Realty, making them attractive options for investors.
High interest rates and rising default risks have created a challenging yet potentially rewarding environment for REIT investors in 2024. By understanding market dynamics and focusing on resilient CRE sectors, investors can navigate these complexities and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Discover how historic religious buildings are being repurposed to serve modern communities amidst declining congregations and financial strains. Explore the drivers behind vacant religious sites and the best adaptive re-use strategies for preserving architectural heritage while meeting contemporary needs.
The commercial real estate (CRE) debt market is currently grappling with high borrowing costs and a significant wave of debt maturities, leading to increased delinquencies, especially in the office sector. Despite these challenges, sectors like logistics, multifamily housing, and select retail assets continue to perform well, offering opportunities for savvy investors to acquire distressed assets at lower prices.