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Aug 25, 2026

Market Tales: Palm Desert, CA

Discover how Steve and Michael Lyle built a leading Palm Desert commercial real estate practice, transitioning from parking cars to brokering landmark transactions like the $14 million Liebling building and the $6.5 million Billy Reed's restaurant sale. Packed with local market insights, this edition of Market Tales explores how generalist brokerage strategies, dual-agency expertise, and deep community relationships drive long-term CRE success in the Coachella Valley.

Aug 19, 2026

Market Shifts Renew Interest for Garden-Style Communities

Coldwell Banker Commercial examines why garden-style apartment communities are attracting increased attention from multifamily investors as rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and affordability challenges reshape the real estate landscape. Examining long-term performance data, evolving renter preferences, and recent investment activity, the piece highlights how garden-style multifamily assets are delivering durable demand, attractive yields, and strong replacement-cost advantages in today’s more selective investment environment.

Aug 18, 2026

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston Launches Full-Service Commercial Division With Strategic Raleigh Headquarters

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston has launched Coldwell Banker Commercial HPW Select, a full-service commercial brokerage anchored by a flagship Raleigh headquarters at 1001 Wade Avenue. Backed by over 50 years of North Carolina market leadership, the new division provides institutional-quality advisory, land analysis, and brokerage services for investors, private equity groups, and developers across North Carolina.

Aug 18, 2026

WCBC x Market Tales: SIOR, CCIM and the Mindset Behind Both with Kathi Constanzo

Kathi Costanzo didn’t just raise the bar — she set it. Holding both her SIOR and CCIM designations, Kathi is among an extraordinarily small group of commercial real estate professionals to earn both — and one of even fewer women to do so. As the first woman in the Coldwell Banker Commercial network to earn her SIOR, Kathi joins Jenna Hille for a conversation on what it takes to pursue the highest standards in CRE, the mentors who shaped her along the way, and the mindset that drives her every day. Plus — a special Market Tales bonus conversation with Ashley Wilson, recorded live at CBC Global Conference 2026 right after Kathi’s CBC Pathfinder Award win.

Aug 12, 2026

How Insurance Costs Are Changing Development Geography

Coldwell Banker Commercial explores how rising insurance costs and growing climate-related risks are reshaping commercial real estate development, underwriting, and site selection across the U.S. By examining the impact of natural disasters, insurability challenges, and resilience investments, it highlights why developers, investors, and lenders are increasingly factoring insurance availability and long-term risk into real estate decisions and asset valuations.

Aug 11, 2026

From Networking to Ownership: A Women’s Investment Model with Audrey Navarro

In this episode, host Jenna Hille, Strategy & Operations Director at Coldwell Banker Commercial, sits down with Audrey Navarro, Managing Partner of Clemons Real Estate in Kansas City. A retail and investment specialist, Audrey has spent two decades building a full-service commercial firm alongside her family, with work spanning Crown Center repositioning, multifamily redevelopment, and a nonprofit specialty practice. She shares how she built WIRED — a 150-member women’s investment group where members pool capital and acquire commercial real estate together. From a $2,000 investment minimum on their first deal just West of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, she breaks down how women are moving from the sidelines to ownership. A practical look at building wealth, community, and confidence in CRE.

Aug 5, 2026

Commercial Real Estate’s Capital Shift Continues Despite Persistent Headwinds

This article examines the growing influence of private capital in commercial real estate as family offices, private investors, and privately controlled funds increasingly provide market liquidity amid elevated interest rates and ongoing pricing adjustments. Exploring trends in middle-market acquisitions, sector preferences, and evolving investment strategies, it highlights how private wealth is reshaping CRE transactions and positioning itself as a key driver of the industry's next growth cycle.

Aug 4, 2026

In Case You Missed It: July 2026 Recap

On this month's ICYMI we highlight media partnerships that hit the national stage, our 120th anniversary celebration and there's still time to register for CRE WIN, CREi Summit, and our Constant Contact webinar. Listen now for the full rundown!

Jul 31, 2026

Local Market Fundamentals Driving Performance

Commercial real estate performance is increasingly shaped by local market fundamentals rather than broad national trends. Markets benefiting from job growth, population gains, and strong space demand continue to attract investment and drive transaction activity, while softer markets face more cautious capital deployment, highlighting the importance of market-specific insight when evaluating opportunities.

Jul 29, 2026

Lease Length Isn't the Only Conversation Anymore

Commercial real estate leasing is evolving as tenants prioritize flexibility alongside traditional factors like rent and location, driving demand for adaptable lease structures across office, retail, and industrial sectors. CBC explores how shorter lease terms, expansion and contraction options, and customized agreements are reshaping negotiations and creating new opportunities for both landlords and occupiers in a dynamic market.