The Weekly Take

  • Podcast | Intelligent Investment

    The Climb: Scaling retail’s new heights

    Young woman carrying shopping bags over her shoulder, smiling at her reflection in a store window.

    Retail real estate’s comeback is undeniable. Investor Adam Ifshin details how open-air retail once again became a preferred institutional asset. Recorded at ICSC Las Vegas, Adam discusses the appeal of secondary markets, value-add strategies and the reasons why real estate operations are now the key drivers of returns.

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    Private club entrepreneur Tommy Shuey and CBRE’s Kelly Whaley discuss how these venues fill a growing need for personalized service and engagement outside the home or office, while driving value for both property owners and local communities.

  • Two people standing in the foreground of a city skyline

    Two titans of New York real estate—Larry Silverstein and CBRE's Mary Ann Tighe—reveal the vision and partnerships behind the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and Downtown Manhattan’s transformation into a vibrant 24/7 community.

    They make the case for art and culture as catalysts for revitalization, dissect the complexities of public-private collaboration, and offer insights into today's evolving office market.

  • Aerial view of a waterfront district with a marina full of boats, surrounding parkland, walking paths and nearby office towers along a harbor under clear daylight.

    LBA Realty's John Garrigan and Eric Brown and CBRE’s Matt Carlson discuss the resilient drivers propelling growth in the San Diego market. They also make a compelling case for value-add office investments, dissect the nuances of industrial capital markets and explore the role of relationships in navigating opportunities.

  • Two people seated across from each other at a long outdoor table

    Secondary investments and recapitalizations help investors find opportunity in uncertain markets. Brookfield’s Chris Reilly and CBRE's Matt White break down what returns to expect, why disciplined leverage matters and how strong operators are winning right now.