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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 This article explores how production constraints, zoning barriers, and outdated lending structures are holding back a vital segment of the housing market despite strong demand and increasing policy support.

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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 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 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 17, 2026

What Farmland’s Quiet Consolidation Means for Land Markets

Rising financial pressure on U.S. farm operators is creating new opportunities for institutional investment in farmland, one of the nation’s largest and most fragmented real asset markets. As generational turnover accelerates and farmland values remain stable, institutional capital is increasingly viewing agricultural land as a scalable, long‑term investment with implications for land consolidation and future commercial real estate development.

Jun 10, 2026

Student Housing’s Next Test Is Execution

Student housing demand remains strong heading into 2026, but slowing rent growth and widening market divergence signal a shift toward disciplined underwriting and operational excellence. As supply pressures and localized performance trends reshape the sector, top operators are differentiating through student‑focused experiences, university partnerships, and data‑driven management strategies.

Jun 5, 2026

ICSC Las Vegas: The Ultimate Retail Event

ICSC Las Vegas 2026 brought together over 25,000 commercial real estate professionals for networking, dealmaking, and industry insights, with Coldwell Banker Commercial at the center of activity. From PropTech innovation and Women in CRE leadership to evolving retail investment trends, the event highlighted strong sector fundamentals, strategic adaptability, and the growing importance of experiential retail and relationship‑driven business development.

Jun 3, 2026

Are Malls Making a Comeback? Reinvention Is Driving Retail’s Next Era

U.S. shopping malls are making a comeback in 2026 as Gen Z drives foot traffic and experience‑driven retail reshapes the industry. From mixed‑use developments to immersive entertainment and social spaces, successful malls are evolving into lifestyle destinations that blend retail, dining, and community engagement, while lower‑tier properties continue to lag.

May 20, 2026

The AI Buildout Is Changing the Economics of Data Center Real Estate

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.