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Jul 22, 2026

Manufactured Housing’s Real Bottleneck Isn’t Demand

Manufactured housing is emerging as one of the most scalable and cost-effective solutions to the U.S. housing affordability crisis, yet regulatory, financing, and perception challenges continue to limit its growth. This article explores how production constraints, zoning barriers, and outdated lending structures are holding back a vital segment of the housing market despite strong demand and increasing policy support.

Jul 21, 2026

Market Tales: Bowling Green, KY & Sumter, SC

In this month's episode of Market Tales, recorded live from our 2026 Global Conference, I’m walking and talking with two incredible guests: Stephen Stucy and Heather Tickel. Known as “Mr. Money” in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Stephen shares how a career as a fundraising auctioneer unexpectedly opened the door to a thriving commercial real estate business. From Sumter, South Carolina, Heather reflects on the value of trusting the guidance of others and reminds us that true success is measured by the people you can celebrate it with at the end of the day. Different markets and unique journeys, yet both stories reveal a powerful common thread: success often begins with the unexpected.

Jul 20, 2026

Coldwell Banker Commercial Brokers $6.25 Million Sale of Fully Permitted Altadena Development Site

Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty brokers Kathi Constanzo and Bill Ukropina closed the $6.25 million sale of a fully entitled 1.08-acre development site in Altadena, California. The future 54-unit affordable housing community is expected to prioritize families displaced by the Eaton Fire.

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Jul 15, 2026

Is AI Creating Office Real Estate’s Next Growth Cycle or Its Next Concentration Risk?

AI-driven office leasing is fueling a fragile recovery in major gateway markets like Manhattan, San Francisco, and Boston, where artificial intelligence firms are driving a significant share of recent demand. Coldwell Banker Commercial examines whether the surge in AI office expansion represents a sustainable shift in commercial real estate or a concentrated, venture-backed cycle that could introduce new risk for office investors and landlords.

Jul 14, 2026

WCBC: The Career Strategy No One Taught You with Marcy Moneypenny

What if the advice you’ve been given — work hard, earn your seat at the table — is exactly what’s holding you back? Marcy Moneypenny, founder of The Moneypenny Collective and a 35-year CRE veteran, has a different take. In this episode she breaks down why hard work alone won’t build the career you want, how sponsors and mentors play completely different roles, and what it looks like to stop waiting for a seat and start building your own table. Plus — her take on where commercial real estate is headed and why embracing AI might be the industry’s most important next move.

Jul 8, 2026

Why Mid-Market Real Estate Is Winning the Capital Race

Shifting capital market dynamics are redefining commercial real estate investing, with growing investor preference for specialized, middle-market strategies over large-scale, diversified platforms. Coldwell Banker Commercial explores how rising interest rates, operational complexity, and demand for local expertise are positioning niche-focused CRE professionals to capture opportunity through precision, flexibility, and execution-driven value creation.

Jul 7, 2026

In Case You Missed It: June 2026 Recap

On the June ICYMI we recap what's new across the CBC network, from a major media push and a new affiliate welcome, to tech updates, upcoming events, and emerging market trends. Be sure to give it a listen today!

Jul 1, 2026

Inside the 1906 Club Retreat: Where Excellence Meets Education

The 1906 Club Retreat in Puerto Rico brought together Coldwell Banker Commercial’s top 2% of producers and leading owners for an exclusive experience focused on leadership development, networking, and industry excellence. The event combines education, high-level relationship building, and elite recognition to continue to strengthen performance and innovation across the CBC commercial real estate network.

Jun 24, 2026

The Next Phase of the Office Market Is Already Forming

The U.S. office market is entering a new phase as rising office usage and a shrinking development pipeline reshape long‑term demand. While hybrid work continues to drive uneven occupancy patterns, declining new construction and ongoing conversions are creating a more selective market where location, accessibility, and quality determine which office assets remain competitive.

Jun 23, 2026

Market Tales x WCBC: Missoula, MT with Kelsey Ward, Live from CBC Global Conference

Two hosts. One guest. This Market Tales × WCBC special, recorded live at CBC Global Conference 2026, features Kelsey Ward in conversation with Ashley Wilson on agility, influence, and next-gen CRE leadership — plus an exclusive Women of CBC lightning round with Jenna Hille. Kelsey’s path from architect to broker is anything but linear — she brings a rare design-meets-dealmaker perspective to creative financing, adaptive reuse, and what it means to build a career and a reputation at the same time in commercial real estate. This episode showcases how curiosity, collaboration, and next-gen leadership are shaping the future of commercial real estate.