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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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Devin Chen
Head of Private Equity Real Estate Portfolio Management at Principal Asset Management
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Rich Hill
Global head of real estate strategy and research at Principal Asset Management
Principal Asset Management
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Darrell Crate
CEO of Easterly Government Properties
Easterly Government Properties
Episode: Count on Me: Decoding the Federal Government’s Real Estate Portfolio
Marcy Owens Test
Senior Vice President, CBRE, Government Property Specialist
CBRE
Episode: Count on Me: Decoding the Federal Government’s Real Estate Portfolio
Nicole Nicholson
Vice President of Global Real Estate, Verizon
Verizon
Episode: Human: Leading Workplaces in the Age of AI
Ken Rosen
Real estate economist, chair of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Anderson; Fisher Center UC Berkeley Haas
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Carl Russo
Principal and national economics and statistics leader, PwC
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Steve Cuozzo
New York Post columnist, lead writer for Commercial Real Estate and Restaurants
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Eric Walter
President of Greenberg Gibbons
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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 316 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
    5
    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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Count on Me: Decoding the Federal Government’s Real Estate Portfolio
Q: Marcy, do you agree with the way Darrell described the uniqueness of government properties?
Marcy confirms the scale and notes that the federal government occupies over 2 billion square feet, highlighting the niche status but also the extensive need for specialized facilities and robust leasing practices.
Count on Me: Decoding the Federal Government’s Real Estate Portfolio
Q: Darrell, just explain to us for a moment, give us a sense of the landscape of the assets you own and manage.
Darrell outlines a mix of government-focused properties, including specialized facilities like labs and secure field sites, versus plain vanilla offices, emphasizing mission-critical use, long holds, and the need to align with agency missions and security requirements.
Halfway There: What’s Shaping Commercial Real Estate at Midyear 2026 [encore - 08.04.26]
Q: So Henry, give me your top three or four thoughts in real estate.
Henry highlights that capital markets will drive CRE growth, flight to quality will continue with occupiers expanding into optimal locations and products, and that some traditionally negative sectors like offices and retail may surprise to the upside while life sciences could offer bright spots. He emphasizes the mix of macro stability with selective outperformers in CRE for 2026.
Every Breath You Take: Rethinking Communication for Senior Leaders
Q: How does silence function as a tool in storytelling and persuasion?
Silence creates cognitive space and an audio hierarchy, allowing the audience to process and assign importance to what's being communicated, which can enhance persuasion when used thoughtfully.
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Q: What's the final message you want employees and employers to hear about the future of work?
The future of work is something individuals and leaders must actively build and shape, requiring agency, accountability, and a commitment to design better, more human-centered workplaces.

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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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2. Rich Hill
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4. Marcy Owens Test
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