

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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Oct 24, 2022 • 34min
Where Do You Go: What sectors and markets still appeal to global capital?
What opportunities do global investors see in real estate? International investor Michael Smith of Mapletree joins Spencer Levy to share insights on the markets and sectors he finds most attractive.

Oct 17, 2022 • 34min
Keep It Moving: The New Rules for Supply Chain Benefit Industrial Real Estate
Industrial real estate remains one of the best-performing asset classes. Link Logistics’ Nick Pell and CBRE’s David Murphy join Spencer Levy to discuss supply chain trends and what they portend for industrial demand.

Oct 10, 2022 • 34min
My Generation: Latino Professionals Share Insights on Their Career Evolution
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Clarion Partners’ Pedro Niño and CBRE’s Armando Nuñez and Nellie Cruz join Spencer Levy to offer perspectives on their workplace experiences and the importance of diversity and share tips for people at every stage of a career.

Oct 3, 2022 • 36min
I Feel Good: Walgreens and the Evolution of the Modern Pharmacy
Walgreens’ Chris Noble and CBRE’s Maury Vanden Eykel join Spencer Levy to offer insights on how the pharmacy has evolved from a corner drugstore to a healthcare stalwart with investment-grade credit, a compelling brand story and scientific innovation.

Sep 26, 2022 • 39min
It’s Not Easy Being Green: What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for CRE
The Real Estate Roundtable’s Duane Desiderio and CBRE’s Matt Werner join Spencer Levy to analyze what the new federal law—which features incentives designed to boost green energy—means for the buildings where we work, shop and live.

Sep 19, 2022 • 36min
Eyes of the World: Why Chile Attracts Global Capital
Chile has become one of the most attractive institutional investment markets in Latin America over the last 20 years. Greystar’s Tom Livelli and CBRE’s Nicolas Cox and Tim Gifford join Spencer Levy to discuss the business climate and real estate opportunities in Chile.

Sep 12, 2022 • 33min
Against the Wind: Navigating a Constrained Debt Capital Market
Capital remains available for commercial real estate, albeit with tighter underwriting and increased selectivity about asset quality, type and location. Val Achtemeier joins CBRE global capital markets leaders to assess the risk and opportunities in the debt market.

Aug 29, 2022 • 32min
People Watching: What Workforce Disruption Means for Employers
With Labor Day nearly here, two labor experts—Cornell University’s Alexander Colvin and CBRE’s Chris Volney join Spencer Levy to offer insights on how companies are shifting their hiring, employee retention and location strategies in the competition for the best talent.

Aug 22, 2022 • 35min
Getting Better: A Blueprint for Scaling a Successful Business
DLP Capital, a workforce housing investor, has new ideas for measuring productivity and hiring and managing talent. Founder Don Wenner and Claudia Schiepers join Spencer Levy to offer insights on growing a successful business.

Aug 15, 2022 • 35min
Our House: The Evolution of Single-Family and Multifamily Development
The Resmark Companies’ Ziv Cohen and CBRE’s Roland Merchant join Spencer Levy to offer insights on what’s next for residential development.


