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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.
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.
Each June, we celebrate Pride Month — a time to honor the history, courage, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. At Coldwell Banker Commercial Aspire Realty Services, Pride Month is more than a commemoration. It's a commitment to building inclusive spaces, fostering authentic representation, and supporting the vibrant diversity that makes our communities stronger.
We’re proud to congratulate our client, **Gyro City Grill**, on the grand opening of their **third location**, now serving guests at **5535 New Albany Rd W, New Albany, OH 43054**. This exciting expansion brings their signature Greek street food experience to the heart of one of Central Ohio’s fastest-growing communities.
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.
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.
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.
As we pause this Memorial Day to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, we’re also reminded of the lasting legacy they helped create—a legacy of resilience, opportunity, and growth.
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.
Data centers are crucial in our hyper-connected world, driving demand for specialized real estate due to cloud adoption, edge computing, and 5G rollout. Despite challenges like energy consumption and cooling requirements, data center investments offer stable income and resilience, making them a lucrative asset class in commercial real estate.