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Retail CRE Mid-2025: Resilient, Redefined, and Regionally Driven
Jun 4, 2025
As of mid-2025, the U.S. retail commercial real estate sector remains resilient, with strong demand in suburban and Sun Belt markets offsetting urban challenges and store closures. Experience-driven formats, mixed-use developments, and adaptive reuse are redefining retail spaces, positioning well-located Class A properties for long-term success.
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Podcasts
In Case You Missed It: May 2025 Recap
Jun 3, 2025
In the May 2025 edition of the Coldwell Banker Commercial podcast, the team celebrates the achievements of their professionals, highlights educational opportunities, and introduces new tools like RCA for enhanced data access. We reflect on the success of Market Tales segment, while also discussing emerging trends in commercial real estate, particularly in data centers and life sciences.
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Retail
ICSC Las Vegas: Adapting to Evolving Consumer Behaviors and Economic Shifts
Jun 2, 2025
ICSC Las Vegas 2025 drew over 25,000 retail real estate professionals to explore the evolving retail landscape, with themes of community, innovation, and strategic investment taking center stage. Coldwell Banker Commercial made a strong impact with a high-traffic booth, networking events, and a focus on dealmaking in a resilient, experience-driven market.
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Insights
Striking the Balance: How Boutique Brokerage Firms Can Compete with Larger National Brands
May 28, 2025
Boutique brokerages offer personalized service, deep market knowledge, and agility, making them competitive against national firms despite fewer resources. By leveraging smart marketing, scalable technology, and strong community engagement, these firms can maintain their unique identities while benefiting from affiliations with national networks like Coldwell Banker Commercial.
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Podcasts
Conversations with Dan feat. Brandon Hall's Tax Strategies and Benefits in Real Estate
May 27, 2025
In this episode of the Coldwell Banker Commercial Podcast, host Dan Spiegel interviews Brandon Hall, a CPA specializing in commercial real estate, about tax strategies for property owners, investors, and developers. They discuss key concepts such as cost segregation, bonus depreciation, passive activity loss rules, and the benefits of a strong tax strategy when investing in real estate. Brandon shares insights from his journey in the accounting industry, highlighting how his experiences shaped his approach to tailored tax planning. He emphasizes the importance of strategic tax decisions, particularly during asset disposition, and the need for investors to work with qualified professionals to maximize tax benefits. The conversation also covers the 1031 exchange and proposed tax law changes impacting real estate investments.
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Insights
More Than Markets: Building Connection Through Conversation
May 27, 2025
Coldwell Banker Commercial celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Market Tales podcast, hosted by Ashley Wilson, which highlights the voices, journeys, and market insights of CRE professionals across the network. Recognized as a Top 15 Commercial Real Estate Podcast by CREi, Market Tales continues to foster connection and community through authentic storytelling and peer-driven conversations.
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News
Coldwell Banker Commercial Launches Enhanced Buildout Integration to Streamline Broker Listings
May 22, 2025
Coldwell Banker Commercial has expanded its partnership with Buildout, Inc., launching the first standalone commercial tech integration within the Anywhere Real Estate portfolio to streamline listing management. This strategic move enhances broker efficiency by enabling direct listing input into Buildout, which syncs seamlessly with the CBC internal system.
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trendsThe Trend Report: C-Store Evolution - From Snacks to Supermarkets and Beyond
Apr 1, 2025Convenience stores (c-stores) have evolved significantly since their urban beginnings in the 1920s, adapting to meet the needs of an...
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trends2025 Outlook Report: Expect Recovery to be Uneven Across Property Types and Locations
Feb 11, 2025Commercial real estate faced significant challenges in early 2024 due to delayed interest rate cuts, election uncertainty, inflation, and stricter...
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trendsThe Trend Report: Fall 2024
Nov 13, 2024Coldwell Banker Commercia's Trend Report Fall 2024 highlights the evolving housing market dynamics, driven by low mortgage rates and millennial...
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Jun 3, 2025In Case You Missed It: May 2025 Recap
In the May 2025 edition of the Coldwell Banker Commercial podcast, the team celebrates the achievements of their professionals, highlights educational opportunities, and introduces new tools like RCA for enhanced data access. We reflect on...
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May 27, 2025Conversations with Dan feat. Brandon Hall's Tax Strategies and Benefits in Real Estate
In this episode of the Coldwell Banker Commercial Podcast, host Dan Spiegel interviews Brandon Hall, a CPA specializing in commercial real estate, about tax strategies for property owners, investors, and developers. They discuss key concepts...
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May 20, 2025Market Tales: 1 Year Anniversary
Join Ashley Wilson, National Senior Manager of Servicing and Culture for Coldwell Banker Commercial, as she celebrates the one-year anniversary of Market Tales. Reflecting on the journey from tech malfunctions to storytelling triumphs, this episode...
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