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CBC explores how the e-commerce boom is driving unprecedented growth in the industrial real estate sector, with giants like Amazon and Walmart leading the demand for logistics facilities. Learn about the challenges and innovations shaping this dynamic market, from automation to eco-friendly designs.
Coldwell Banker Commercial looks into how smart building technology is transforming commercial real estate (CRE) by enhancing efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and sustainability. Learn about the role of IoT, AI-driven systems, and smart energy management in revolutionizing property management.
Discover how the post-pandemic commercial leasing landscape is evolving, with co-working spaces becoming mainstream and traditional landlords adapting to meet modern business needs. Learn about the benefits and challenges of flexible leasing models in our latest blog post.
Discover why secondary markets like Austin, Nashville, and Raleigh are becoming the new hotspots for commercial real estate investment. Learn how affordability, quality of life, and business-friendly policies are transforming these cities into thriving hubs for office, retail, and industrial spaces.
With the surge in digital services, data centers have become essential infrastructure, offering robust growth and stable returns for commercial real estate investors. As the backbone of the digital economy, these assets present a compelling opportunity amid rising demand for cloud computing and AI.
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.