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Nov 12, 2025

The Rise of Secondary CRE Markets in 2026: Why Investors Are Looking Beyond the Core

As 2025 closes, investors are shifting from costly gateway cities to secondary markets offering better yields, scalable development, and strong demographic growth. With industrial, data center, and multifamily demand accelerating in metros like Phoenix, Dallas, and Raleigh, these markets are poised to redefine commercial real estate strategies heading into 2026.

Nov 7, 2025

From Property Management to Civic Leadership: Lessons from Maranda Auzenne’s CRE Journey

Explore insights from the Women of Coldwell Banker Commercial initiative, featuring Maranda Auzenne’s journey from property management executive to civic leader. Learn how strategic property management, relationship-building, and community engagement drive success in today’s commercial real estate market.

Nov 5, 2025

The Amenity Arms Race: How Multifamily and Mixed-Use Developers Are Redefining Community Value

In 2025, amenities have shifted from luxury perks to essential features, redefining success in multifamily and mixed-use developments. From wellness-focused design and sustainability to coworking spaces and smart-home tech, developers are prioritizing lifestyle-driven amenities that boost retention and long-term value.

Oct 29, 2025

Commercial Real Estate in 2025: Resilience, Recovery, and What’s Next

Commercial real estate is gaining momentum as 2025 closes, with CMBS issuance up, financing options expanding, and fundamentals strengthening across multifamily, retail, and select office segments. In this CBC Worldwide Podcast episode, industry experts share insights on market recovery, policy tailwinds, and emerging trends shaping CRE strategies for 2026.

Oct 22, 2025

Data Centers Move to the Center of CRE Strategy

Data centers are transforming commercial real estate in 2025, driven by surging demand from AI, cloud computing, and streaming platforms. As land strategies shift and industrial corridors evolve, CRE developers and investors must adapt to the growing influence of digital infrastructure across asset classes.

Oct 15, 2025

The Industrial Shift—Automation and Nearshoring Are Reshaping CRE

Industrial real estate is surging in 2025, driven by automation, nearshoring, and tech-enabled logistics that are transforming warehouses into high-performance hubs. As AI, robotics, and data analytics reshape operations, CRE developers must design future-ready facilities and invest in strategic trade corridors to stay competitive.

Oct 8, 2025

Retail’s Comeback—Fueled by Experience and Mixed-Use Development

Retail real estate is making a strong comeback in 2025, driven by immersive experiences, mixed-use redevelopment, and lifestyle-focused leasing strategies. With record-low vacancy rates and rising consumer demand, brick-and-mortar retail is evolving into a key anchor for modern commercial real estate portfolios.

Oct 1, 2025

Coldwell Banker Commercial: Making an Impact Across September’s CRE Events

Coldwell Banker Commercial leaders made a powerful impact across top industry events in September, from CREi Summit to GenBlue, Blueprint, NAR C5 + CCIM Global Summit, and NAHREP at AVANCE. By driving conversations around technology, talent, and transformation, CBC reinforced its position as a trusted, forward-thinking brand in commercial real estate.

Sep 18, 2025

Insurance Shockwaves: How Rising CRE Premiums Are Reshaping Deals Today

Commercial property insurance is emerging as a critical disruptor in CRE, with multifamily premiums surging 45% year-over-year and underwriting increasingly shaped by climate risk and reinsurance constraints. As costs rise and coverage tightens, savvy investors must treat insurance as a strategic factor in deal viability, asset management, and lender confidence.

Sep 11, 2025

CRE Lenders Are Lending Again—But Only to Sponsors with Substance

Q2 bank earnings signal cautious optimism for commercial real estate, with stabilized credit conditions and disciplined lending practices reviving deal flow. As traditional banks tighten terms, private credit steps in—demanding transparency, resilience, and bulletproof underwriting from today’s sponsors.