Industry insights, market outlook reports and commercial real estate
news, and trends from the Coldwell
Banker Commercial brand.
From the music industry to CRE, Linda Martinez shares her unique journey and the importance of saying yes to opportunity. She discusses the current trends shaping the Huntington Beach market, and her specialization in fast food and restaurant development. Linda shares valuable insights on winning business through personalized marketing strategies and discusses the future of commercial real estate, emphasizing the importance of community needs and adaptive reuse. The conversation concludes with networking tips drawn from Linda's experiences in the music industry.
The rising costs in primary markets like New York and Los Angeles are driving investors to explore secondary and tertiary markets such as Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, and Boise. These markets offer affordability, economic incentives, and improved infrastructure, making them attractive for commercial real estate investments and supporting long-term growth.
Commercial real estate faced significant challenges in early 2024 due to delayed interest rate cuts, election uncertainty, inflation, and stricter lending standards. However, with recent rate cuts and legislative clarity, investors are optimistic about a more business-friendly environment in 2025, anticipating recovering rent growth and demand for commercial properties as economic fundamentals stabilize.
The ICSC Red River event in Dallas, TX, brought together over 4,000 industry professionals for two days of learning, networking, and dealmaking. Coldwell Banker Commercial® was proud to exhibit, facilitating valuable client meetings and forging new connections, with attendees highlighting the event's impact on sparking new ideas and shaping future relationships.
The Coldwell Banker Commercial brand recognizes and celebrates the top affiliated award winners across multiple categories in the past year.
The U.S. office market is showing signs of recovery in early 2025, driven by recent return-to-office mandates, along with renewed investor interest. With a slowdown in new office developments and a focus on Class A properties, the market is poised for a potential rebound, despite ongoing challenges like high vacancy rates and the popularity of hybrid work models.
Coldwell Banker Tony Hubbard Realty has launched Coldwell Banker Commercial CFL, a new commercial real estate company in Clermont, Florida, providing sales, leasing, and representation services across Central Florida. Broker/owner Kaley Hansen, who took over from her father Tony Hubbard, leads the team, continuing the family legacy with a focus on exceptional client service and community involvement.
In this ICYMI episode, Matt Kornfeind, Senior Director of Servicing and Growth for Coldwell Banker Commercial, discusses key initiatives for January 2025, including the Lipsey survey, the upcoming Global Conference, and community engagement efforts. Additionally, he shares marketing updates and insights into industry trends such as experiential retail and technology in industrial real estate.
The rise of "18-hour cities" is transforming commercial real estate (CRE) by offering vibrant, affordable urban hubs that balance economic vitality with livability. Cities like Nashville, Raleigh, and Denver exemplify this trend, attracting residents and investors with their dynamic economies, cultural richness, and lower costs compared to 24-hour metropolises.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty has announced the $3.9 million sale of a 14,626-square-foot warehouse space in Charlotte, North Carolina. Represented by Ryan Pilsy, the seller GROR LLC successfully closed the off-market transaction with IG Logistics LLC, who plans to use the property for Industrial Outside Storage (IOS) and as a triple net (NNN) lease.