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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.

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May 13, 2026

The Geography of Corporate Investment

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.

May 6, 2026

Office Leasing: A Capital Decision, Not Just a Space One

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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Apr 28, 2026

Small Bets, Big Wins: CBC at SIOR Spring Conference

The SIOR Spring Conference in Palm Springs highlighted how top commercial real estate professionals stay competitive by remaining deeply involved in their industry, communities, and continuous personal growth. Learn how Coldwell Banker Commercial’s partnership with SIOR, leadership insights from Liquid Death and Axios, and a focus on “small bets” drive long-term value, brand strength, and big wins in CRE.