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The Weekly Take from CBRE

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What matters most right now in Commercial Real Estate. Business leaders join economic, industry and subject matter experts to share their distinct views and latest thinking. The Weekly Take is hosted by Spencer Levy, CBRE’s Senior Economic Advisor and Global Client Strategist. More at cbre.com/TheWeeklyTake

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The best time to make a real estate decision is before you run out of options. Charter Communications (Spectrum) real estate leaders explain how top-down strategic planning, proactive portfolio management and close alignment with business leaders hel... more

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San Francisco’s office recovery has a striking contradiction: Overall vacancy remains elevated, while competition for the best workplaces is increasingly intense. We look inside the Bay Area real estate market, highlighting AI-driven demand, rising t... more

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Carrie Walters
Vice President of Real Estate and Portfolio Planning at Charter Communications
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Episode: A Kind of Magic: Inside Charter Communications’ Real Estate Strategy
Mike Reid
Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at Charter Communications
Charter Communications
Episode: A Kind of Magic: Inside Charter Communications’ Real Estate Strategy
Gordon Whiting
Partner, co-founder and co-head of TPG Net Lease
TPG Net Lease
Episode: Just What I Needed: Manufacturing Net Lease Investment’s Growing Allure
Will Pike
President of CBRE's U.S. Industrial and Logistics Capital Markets and leader of CBRE National Partners
CBRE
Episode: Just What I Needed: Manufacturing Net Lease Investment’s Growing Allure
Cyrus Sanandaji
Founder and managing principal of Presidio Bay Ventures
Presidio Bay Ventures
Episode: Turnaround: Inside San Francisco’s Office Revival
Conor Famulener
CBRE executive vice president who represents institutional investors in the San Francisco market
CBRE
Episode: Turnaround: Inside San Francisco’s Office Revival
Ryan Schaffer
Chief Legal and Development Officer, Bob's Discount Furniture
Bob's Discount Furniture
Episode: This Is the Time: Bob’s Discount Furniture on Retail Expansion
Christopher Day
Senior Vice President of Real Estate, Bob's Discount Furniture
Bob's Discount Furniture
Episode: This Is the Time: Bob’s Discount Furniture on Retail Expansion
Devin Chen
Head of Private Equity Real Estate Portfolio Management at Principal Asset Management
Principal Asset Management
Episode: Should I Stay or Should I Go: Timing Capital Deployment

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Spencer Levy
Host of The Weekly Take; CBRE Senior Economic Advisor and Global Client Strategist

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Keeping it real

    Most episodes have useful information and so it’s excellent for anyone involved with (mostly US) real estate

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    pendolino
    United States2 years ago
  • Best CRE podcast, hands down

    Love the conversational nature and deep knowledge of Spencer and the guests. Keep em coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fastballspecial
    United States3 years ago
  • Weekly Take

    Always a must listen. Great content/guests.

    The best moderator and program in CRE.

    Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rtmerkin
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    "Build Me Up" delivers a captivating discussion on the surging popularity of Build-to-Rent communities. Jay Byce and Michael Paul offer enlightening insights, Their expertise shed light on the rapid rise of Build-to-Rent communities, especially in the Sun Belt region. I learned valuable insights about why investors and residents are increasingly drawn to this sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam with Home Equity Partner
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Full of valuable information and insight.

    I really enjoy listening to your podcast and continue expanding my knowledge.Thanks so much and keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Aska_Tuazon
    Philippines4 years ago

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The show blends macro trends with on-the-ground development perspectives.
Content is consistently timely and useful for CRE decision-makers.
Listeners praise the host: deep market knowledge presented in a conversational style.
Spencer Levy is viewed as engaging and knowledgeable, with strong market context.
Guests bring practical, real-world CRE insights and actionable takeaways.

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A Kind of Magic: Inside Charter Communications’ Real Estate Strategy
Q: At what point do you start thinking about a renewal or a purchase or getting out of a lease?
Walters says Charter begins reviewing properties 36 months before a critical date, starts presenting options around 24 months out, and uses that runway to assess the market and preserve negotiating leverage.
A Kind of Magic: Inside Charter Communications’ Real Estate Strategy
Q: What is the size and scope of the Charter Communications portfolio?
Carrie Walters says it covers about 25 million square feet across 3,500 locations, split roughly evenly between owned and leased properties, with offices, stores, call centers and technical sites.
Turnaround: Inside San Francisco’s Office Revival
Q: How do you break down the neighborhoods? You don't have to go through every neighborhood, but the neighborhoods that are thriving versus those that may need some more capex and some more love.
Famulener points to energy, amenities and nearby talent as drivers of demand. He highlights SOMA, Mission Bay and Jackson Square, where AI and professional-services companies are leasing, and describes owners upgrading existing buildings to meet tenant needs.
Turnaround: Inside San Francisco’s Office Revival
Q: What exactly is an office resort?
Sanandaji says it is a post-pandemic workplace designed around in-person gathering first, health and wellness second, and productivity third, with hospitality, events, food, fitness and wellness services.
Just What I Needed: Manufacturing Net Lease Investment’s Growing Allure
Q: How do you see today's interest rate environment impacting your product, and how do you adjust your pricing as a result?
Whiting says higher rates tend to raise cap rates, which can mean a lower investment basis and greater potential for cap rate compression over a long lease. He also advises matching long-term assets with long-term liabilities.

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What is The Weekly Take from CBRE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on commercial real estate, capital markets, and urban development, with a strong focus on CRE economics, property types, and market dynamics. Episodes frequently feature top practitioners, developers, and CBRE leadership discussing how macro trends—rates, inflation, demand shifts, data-center expansion, and urban redevelopment—affect investment strategies, asset allocation, and policy considerations. A standout aspect is the mix of deep market intelligence, practical development case studies (often tied to major projects or city-scale growth), and conversations that bridge finance, operations, and place-making. The show tends to attract listeners who want timely, actionable insights from market insiders and leaders shapin... more

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3. Gordon Whiting
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5. Cyrus Sanandaji
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