In this conversation, Jumha Shatara shares his journey in commercial real estate, discussing the transition from residential to commercial brokerage, the importance of communication and creativity in the industry, and the attributes that separate good brokers from great ones. He emphasizes the need for organization, market knowledge, and the ability to navigate competition while maintaining […]
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In this conversation, Tim Dowling shares his extensive journey in commercial real estate, detailing his transition from residential to commercial investments, particularly focusing on local projects within a 12-mile radius of his home. He discusses the importance of partnerships, navigating zoning changes, and the complexities of project timelines. Tim emphasizes the significance of understanding utilities,
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In this conversation, Tim Dowling shares his extensive journey in commercial real estate, detailing his transition from residential to commercial investments, particularly focusing on local projects within a 12-mile radius of his home. He discusses the importance of partnerships, navigating zoning changes, and the complexities of project timelines. Tim emphasizes the significance of understanding utilities,
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The question every commercial real estate investor wrestles with in 2025 is whether now represents an opportune time to deploy capital. After years of rising interest rates, market volatility, and shifting fundamentals, the timing question has become more complex than simply analyzing traditional market metrics. The answer, as with most investment decisions, depends on strategy,
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Not all commercial real estate markets are created equal in 2025. While national headlines capture broad trends, sophisticated investors know that material differences between regional markets can mean the difference between strong returns and disappointing performance. Understanding these regional dynamics has become essential for capital allocation decisions. The Continuing Sunbelt Migration Story The population and
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The commercial real estate debt market has undergone a dramatic transformation in 2025, reshaping how investors approach property acquisitions and refinancing. With interest rates stabilizing at historically elevated levels and lenders adopting more conservative underwriting standards, understanding the new financing landscape has become critical for deal success. The Evolution of Lending Standards Gone are the
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In this conversation, Tanh Truong interviews cold storage expert Jomar Benoit, who shares insights into the complexities and importance of cold storage in the commercial real estate sector. Jomar discusses the critical role of temperature control, the differences between cold storage and standard warehousing, and the essential components of cold storage facilities. He highlights the
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“Value-add” has become one of the most overused terms in commercial real estate. Every broker pitch deck claims to have identified a value-add opportunity, and every investor presentation includes a value-add strategy. But in 2025’s market, truly understanding what creates value—and what’s simply relabeling risk—matters more than ever. What Value-Add Actually Means At its core,
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Cap rates are the headline metric everyone watches in commercial real estate—but in 2025’s evolving market, understanding what drives them matters more than the numbers themselves. As we move through what many expect to be a pivotal year for CRE, cap rate compression is telling us something important about where smart money is positioning. Understanding
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The commercial real estate market in 2025 is telling two dramatically different stories when it comes to industrial and retail properties. While both sectors fall under the CRE umbrella, their performance trajectories couldn’t be more divergent—and understanding why matters for investors looking to allocate capital strategically. Industrial Real Estate: The Resilient Performer Industrial properties continue
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