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In Case You Missed It: May 2026 Recap
Jun 2, 2026
On this month's ICYMI we welcome a new firm to CBC in a growing market, share some key brand talking points, provide updates on upcoming events and more.
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Market Tales: 2026 CBC Global Conference Mash-Up - George Warmer and Todd Payne
May 28, 2026
In celebration of our 2 years anniversary, we are launching a Mini Market Tales episode featuring a mash-up of our 2024 and 2025 Halter Case Award recipients, Geroge Warmer and Todd Payne. Recorded live from the Global Conference, tune in to learn about the inspiration behind the Market Tales series as speakers share insights into their respective markets and reflect on their unique journeys into commercial real estate. Though their paths differ, both exemplary leaders are united by a commitment to integrity, a passion for the industry, and a drive to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Industrial
The AI Buildout Is Changing the Economics of Data Center Real Estate
May 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping data center real estate, driving massive investment while changing how these assets are developed, financed, and leased. Coldwell Banker Commercial explores how rising predevelopment capital requirements, shorter AI‑driven lease terms, and unprecedented commitments from major technology firms are redefining data center underwriting and the future of digital infrastructure in commercial real estate.
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How Collaboration Drives Commercial Real Estate Growth Guest Jonathan Knecht
May 19, 2026
In this episode of CRE with CBC Worldwide, host Dan Spiegel sits down with Jonathan Knecht, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Kansas City Area Development Council, to explore how regional collaboration can become a powerful competitive advantage in commercial real estate. Using Kansas City’s successful World Cup bid as a real-world case study, the conversation unpacks how multi-state, multi-jurisdictional alignment, shared branding, and long-term leadership fuel economic growth, infrastructure investment, and real estate development.
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Insights
The Geography of Corporate Investment
May 13, 2026
Corporate facility investment trends reveal where commercial real estate demand is headed next, as companies commit capital to manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, data centers, and corporate campuses. By analyzing Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup data, Coldwell Banker Commercial dives into how Sunbelt growth markets, infrastructure‑rich legacy metros, and supply‑chain‑driven manufacturing investments are shaping future industrial and office real estate demand.
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Podcasts
From Introvert to Industry Voice, A CRE Market Conversation Guest: Dianne Crocker
May 12, 2026
Dianne Crocker found her way into commercial real estate through a newspaper classified ad. Today she’s one of the most recognized voices in CRE market intelligence, a three-time honoree on the CREi List of Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate, and the Research Director behind LightBox’s widely followed CRE Activity Index. In this episode, host Jenna Hille and Dianne talk about what the data is telling us about the 2026 market, the asset classes worth watching, and the wildcards keeping even seasoned analysts on their toes. They also dig into Dianne’s career journey, her philosophy on mentorship, and why she believes networking is the best long-term investment a woman in CRE can make.
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Office
Office Leasing: A Capital Decision, Not Just a Space One
May 6, 2026
Tenants are factoring capital stability into office leasing decisions as refinancing risk, distressed assets, and uneven reinvestment reshape the office market. Coldwell Banker Commercial explores why a landlord’s financial strength and long-term investment capacity are now as critical as location, rent, and amenities when evaluating office space.
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trendsThe Trend Report: Triple Net Leasing - Nice and Easy?
Mar 16, 2026The Coldwell Banker Commercial trend report examines the key trends shaping triple‑net (NNN) investing, including evolving lease structures, tenant credit...
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trendsActivity is Up — but Transaction Volume Not So Much
Jan 12, 2026The Coldwell Banker Commercial 2026 Outlook Report show that despite rising investor and user interest, commercial real estate transactions remain...
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trendsThe Trend Report: Land - The Unsung Resource
Oct 21, 2025Coldwell Banker Commercial explores why land is emerging as a top commercial real estate investment, driven by Baby Boomer retirements,...
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Jun 2, 2026In Case You Missed It: May 2026 Recap
On this month's ICYMI we welcome a new firm to CBC in a growing market, share some key brand talking points, provide updates on upcoming events and more.
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May 28, 2026Market Tales: 2026 CBC Global Conference Mash-Up - George Warmer and Todd Payne
In celebration of our 2 years anniversary, we are launching a Mini Market Tales episode featuring a mash-up of our 2024 and 2025 Halter Case Award recipients, Geroge Warmer and Todd Payne. Recorded live from...
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May 19, 2026How Collaboration Drives Commercial Real Estate Growth Guest Jonathan Knecht
In this episode of CRE with CBC Worldwide, host Dan Spiegel sits down with Jonathan Knecht, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Kansas City Area Development Council, to explore how regional collaboration can become...
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