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Banker Commercial brand.
In times of both war and peace, our nation’s veterans have shown unmatched courage and dedication to protecting the freedoms we hold dear. This Veterans Day, we pause to honor their service and reflect on how we, as industry leaders, can continue to support them through commercial real estate initiatives. By fostering inclusive communities, creating opportunities, and offering spaces for growth, we aim to build environments that honor their sacrifices and promote lasting change.
With the surge in digital services, data centers have become essential infrastructure, offering robust growth and stable returns for commercial real estate investors. As the backbone of the digital economy, these assets present a compelling opportunity amid rising demand for cloud computing and AI.
In this October ICYMI we share details on the 2025 Global Conference, highlight another new firm joining CBC, discuss new products, dive into awards details and more!
Coldwell Banker Commercial® (CBC®) joined industry leaders at the BUILD Chicago conference to discuss trends and opportunities in commercial real estate, highlighting the Midwest’s strategic advantages for logistics, industrial growth, and affordable housing. Key insights on sustainability, market resilience, and adaptive reuse were shared by CBC’s Jenna Hille and Dan Spiegel, emphasizing the region’s investment potential.
It’s that eerie time of year when shadows stretch longer, leaves crunch underfoot, and the wind howls through empty streets. But in the world of commercial real estate, what’s truly spooky? Vacancy rates that haunt investors, ghost listings that linger on the market, and properties that seem cursed with endless “For Lease” signs.
As 2024 ends, investors are reevaluating portfolios amid financial shifts, with REITs offering income and diversification. The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut has eased borrowing costs, boosting sectors like industrial, data center, and residential REITs.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty’s Todd Glaskin and Gregg Leppo closed a $5.68M deal for a 0.27-acre site at 13-17 Allen Street, Somerville, approved for 40 residential units. The prime location, steps from Union Square and near Cambridge, attracted strong interest despite rising interest rates.
Embracing the post-pandemic era, businesses are transforming traditional office layouts into flexible, tech-driven workspaces to support hybrid work models. In 2024, the flexible office is essential for balancing employee satisfaction with operational efficiency, driven by innovative design and smart technology.”
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty today announced that it has launched a commercial real estate division and will be known as Coldwell Banker Commercial High Country Realty, providing commercial real estate services and support for sales and leasing of commercial properties, as well as representation of owners and occupiers, across the Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Tennessee market.
Entering Q4 2024, the CMBS market faces volatility and opportunities, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in four years. This shift is expected to ease refinancing challenges and improve cash flows, particularly benefiting the office sector amid high delinquency rates