The Weekly Take from CBRE

KKR's Roger Morales and CBRE's Kevin Aussef discuss the revival of interest in real estate investments. They explore evolving market sentiments, capital dynamics, top growth markets, and investment strategies inspired by Warren Buffett's principles in uncertain markets.

Real estate investor Brian Dinerstein and CBRE's Jaclyn Fitts discuss the resilience and growth of student housing post-pandemic. They highlight how student housing is insulated against rising interest rates, the advantages of investing in large public colleges, and the evolution of the student housing product. The podcast also delves into the challenges of rising construction costs, the impact of struggling small liberal arts schools on the sector, and the optimistic future outlook for student housing investments.

Growth strategist Rebecca Homkes delivers insights and ideas for companies navigating a challenging economic landscape. With wit and real-world examples, she challenges leaders to think of uncertainty as a neutral and temporary state – and where that line of thinking can lead.Insights to Share: ·      Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for fortifying companies through times of change and challenge.·      Market uncertainty is neither good nor bad. It is a neutral fact to be dealt with.·      Companies who are willing to think creativelyare more likely to emerge from challenges successfully.

Experts discuss the preparation needed for a successful career in commercial real estate. Topics include resilience, interdisciplinary education, collaboration with industry, and experiential learning. Guests include leaders from Clemson University and The Ohio State University. The podcast highlights the evolving landscape of real estate education, the importance of internships, and the decision-making process between pursuing advanced degrees or entering the private industry.

Explore how data analytics is revolutionizing property management, helping owners attract tenants and achieve sustainability goals. Learn about CBRE's partnership with Deepki and the importance of meeting sustainability objectives to enhance asset value amidst growing regulations.

Discover the benefits of modular construction in affordability, sustainability, and speed. Learn about the challenges and advantages of adopting modular construction in the US. Explore innovative solutions for scaling modular construction and technical details like elevator installation. Understand how modular construction can address affordable housing challenges and reshape traditional perceptions in the construction industry.

One’s an office occupier—Orrick’s Laura Saklad—and the other’s an office investor—CBRE Investment Management’s Julie Ingersoll. From opposite sides of the table, they discuss how property investors and occupiers can work together to facilitate return-to-office strategies and make the workplace a magnet for talent attraction and retention.Insights to Share:·      Successful office occupancy strategies are about balancing employee flexibility with collaboration and professional development opportunities.·      The surrounding neighborhood is an important amenity for office space.·      The pandemic has brought landlords and tenants closer together, changing the relationship from adversarial to a partnership.Laura SakladChief Operations OfficerOrrickLaura is responsible for leading and directing all operational functions of Orrick, a law firm with more than 25 global offices. She works closely with the Orrick’s Board and Management Committee to execute the firm’s strategy. Julie IngersollChief Investment OfficerAmericas Direct Real Estate StrategiesCBRE Investment ManagementJulie joined the firm in October 2021 from CPP Investments, an approximately $500 billion Canadian Pension Plan, where she was Managing Director overseeing portfolio strategy design and execution for 50 million square feet of U.S. residential and retail investments. At CPP, Julie focused on core-plus, value-add and development risk profiles, leading efforts across the investment lifecycle from identifying new strategies, originating and structuring joint ventures, acquisitions, asset management and dispositions.

What commercial real estate stories will make headlines this year? Diana Olick knows. The CNBC reporter talks interest rates, work from the office, the future of cities, climate strategies and more.Insights from CNBC’s Diana Olick: One solution to the housing affordability crisis is the addition of supply at scale.Trends in climate and real estate are interwoven.For many people, renting a home makes more financial sense than purchasing.Some employees enjoy the dynamic energy of working in the office, much like the vitality of living in the city. The successful office investor will design workspaces to encourage collaborative productivity.

What will the future office look like? Ask an interior designer. ThinkLab’s Amanda Schneider offers insights on how organizations can use design to support everything from hybrid work strategies to employee health and safety and from sustainability to portfolio optimization.Insights to Share: Hybrid work has brought interior design innovation to the forefront of conversations around productivity and the value of the office.Many organizations are seeking intelligent ways to incorporate technology into the workplace design, and even their furniture, to measure their occupancy and effectiveness.People do not want to come into the office and do the same work they do at home, so office design must account for changed workplace uses.

CEOs of The Office Group and Industrious discuss the flex space office market in the wake of WeWork’s high-profile bankruptcy.Insights to Share: Despite recent headlines, the future of flex office is bright.Flex office space within the building stack can enhance asset value.Collaboration spaces and individual private spaces, like pods or booths, have gained favor among flex-office occupiers. Large, open floorplans with rows of desks have drawn less interest.