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Coldwell Banker Commercial reviews early signals suggesting the commercial real estate market may be entering a new phase, highlighting a sharp rebound in the LightBox CRE Activity Index, rising listings, stronger underwriting activity, and stabilizing lending conditions. By examining pricing data, sector‑level performance, and shifting investor participation, the piece explains how transaction momentum is gradually rebuilding—and why the next stage of the CRE cycle is likely to be more selective, fundamentals‑driven, and uneven across property types and markets.
Coldwell Banker Commercial sits down with 1031 Specialists co‑founder and Qualified Intermediary Aaron Kancevicius, to explore expert insights into executing compliant, tax‑deferred 1031 exchanges. Covering IRS deadlines, the critical role of QIs, like‑kind flexibility and strategic options such as DSTs, the feature equips investors and CRE professionals with the knowledge needed to maximize tax deferral, avoid common pitfalls and structure successful exchange transactions in today’s evolving market.
Coldwell Banker Commercial explores why institutional capital is returning to private real estate with renewed selectivity and how net lease has emerged as a top target for investors seeking durable income, inflation‑protected cash flow and credit‑backed stability. It breaks down the structural tailwinds—from onshoring to sale‑leaseback demand—driving institutional interest in net lease, and explains why this asset class offers a compelling intersection of private credit and hard‑asset value in today’s more discerning real estate cycle.
This special Women of Coldwell Banker Commercial podcast episode featuring global CRE leader Saadia Sheikh, exploring her career journey from industrial brokerage to CEO of Powersense and youngest female Global President of SIOR. The feature spotlights how curiosity, collaborative leadership, and strategic advisory excellence are reshaping modern commercial real estate, offering insights into the future of CRE, women in leadership, and the evolving brokerage value model.
The holiday season, spanning from Halloween to Christmas, is a critical period for retail and entertainment sectors, driving significant foot traffic and sales. This article explores how Halloween's economic impact and the holiday shopping frenzy create immense opportunities and pressures for commercial real estate.
Discover how historic religious buildings are being repurposed to serve modern communities amidst declining congregations and financial strains. Explore the drivers behind vacant religious sites and the best adaptive re-use strategies for preserving architectural heritage while meeting contemporary needs.
Land sales for residential development remain strong, driven by long-term investment perspectives, scarcity of available land, and adaptive market strategies. This resilience highlights ongoing confidence in housing demand and strategic foresight among developers and investors.
In an era dominated by sustainability concerns and technological advancements, the landscape of both real estate and transportation is rapidly evolving. One prominent trend that encapsulates this transformation is the integration of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure into new constructions.
Worldwide, the hotel and resort industry peaked at $1.52 trillion in 2019. Following the travel restrictions during the pandemic, the industry is still in recovery mode. Unsurprisingly, the market decreased significantly in 2020 and 2021 – dropping below $1 trillion.
CBC reports that office design transformations due to the pandemic result in more adaptive workspaces.