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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.
In this extended ICYMI episode, Stephanie Alfonso of Constant Contact explains how innovative digital strategies and AI integration are transforming real estate marketing. The discussion focuses on leveraging technology to nurture long term client relationships and scale niche markets within a competitive industry. Listeners will learn practical techniques for staying relevant through a balance of modern tech and traditional relationship building.
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.
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.
On this month's ICYMI we welcome a new firm to CBC in a growing market, share some key brand talking points, provide updates on upcoming events and more.
In celebration of our 2 years anniversary, we are launching a Mini Market Tales episode featuring a mash-up of our 2024 and 2025 Halter Case Award recipients, Geroge Warmer and Todd Payne. Recorded live from the Global Conference, tune in to learn about the inspiration behind the Market Tales series as speakers share insights into their respective markets and reflect on their unique journeys into commercial real estate. Though their paths differ, both exemplary leaders are united by a commitment to integrity, a passion for the industry, and a drive to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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.
In this episode of CRE with CBC Worldwide, host Dan Spiegel sits down with Jonathan Knecht, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Kansas City Area Development Council, to explore how regional collaboration can become a powerful competitive advantage in commercial real estate. Using Kansas City’s successful World Cup bid as a real-world case study, the conversation unpacks how multi-state, multi-jurisdictional alignment, shared branding, and long-term leadership fuel economic growth, infrastructure investment, and real estate development.
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.
Dianne Crocker found her way into commercial real estate through a newspaper classified ad. Today she’s one of the most recognized voices in CRE market intelligence, a three-time honoree on the CREi List of Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate, and the Research Director behind LightBox’s widely followed CRE Activity Index. In this episode, host Jenna Hille and Dianne talk about what the data is telling us about the 2026 market, the asset classes worth watching, and the wildcards keeping even seasoned analysts on their toes. They also dig into Dianne’s career journey, her philosophy on mentorship, and why she believes networking is the best long-term investment a woman in CRE can make.