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America‘s Commercial Real Estate Show
Hosted by Bull Realty · EN
America’s Commercial Real Estate Show™ is the nation’s leading show on commercial real estate related topics. Leading economists, analysts and market leaders including show host Michael Bull share valuable market intel, forecasts and strategies. New shows every week since 2010.
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Office Market Terra Firma: Absorption, Obsolescence & Condo Conversions
2w ago00:27:35Tap to summarizeThe office market has officially found "terra firma". In this episode, host Michael Bull is joined by Marc Selvitelli, President & CEO, Commercial Real Estate Development Association, to deliver the latest demand forecasts, net absorption trends, and massive organizational news. Effective July 1st, NAIOP is officially rebranding to CREDA—The Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Marc shares how this shift reflects a membership base that has expanded far beyond traditional office and industrial space into multifamily, mixed-use, retail, data centers, medical office, and industrial outdoor storage. Past the rebrand, Michael and Marc dive straight into the numbers, revealing that the office sector has logged positive net absorption for three consecutive quarters for the first time in four years. Learn what is driving this stabilization , why Class A and trophy spaces face severe supply constraints , and how contrarian investors can capitalize on the buy of the decade. Connect with Marc Selvitelli: https://www.credaglobal.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-selvitelli-cae-7b6a991 Connect with Michael Bull & The Show: Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ For more commercial real estate market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. America’s Commercial Real Estate Show is brought to you by our proud sponsors. TCN Worldwide: Commercial real estate property management, leasing, and sales solutions across the US and globally. Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business. Learn more: https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies. Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com Commercial Agent Success Strategies: Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →CRE Strategies Live: 1031 Exchanges, Sale-Leasebacks & Market Outlook
3w ago00:59:08Tap to summarizeLive from the Georgia CPA Conference, host Michael Bull delivers an actionable, forward-looking deep dive into commercial real estate client strategies and market forecasts. Designed for advisors, accountants, and principals, this episode moves past historic numbers to explore how to position real estate portfolios for the next 3 to 10 years amid shifting interest rates and evolving economic headwinds. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Fed & Market Headwinds: How current interest rate projections are impacting commercial property transaction volume and deal structure. Buy vs. Lease Strategies: Why distressed Class B and C office spaces present rare, high-leverage buying opportunities for stable business users using SBA financing. The Power of Sale-Leasebacks: How business owners can unlock massive equity, preserve operational flexibility, and maximize company valuation prior to a business sale. 1031 Exchange Best Practices: Proven timelines for avoiding "boot," maximizing the 45-day identification period, and utilizing Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and reverse exchanges as insurance policies. Owner Financing & Risk Mitigation: Creative structures for non-judicial foreclosure states to generate interest income and defer taxes via installment sales. Sector-by-Sector Market Update: A localized update on multifamily absorption, climbing industrial rents, retail resilience, and office condo conversions. Whether you are advising a tenant through a long-term lease review, evaluating a single-tenant net lease property, or navigating a distressed asset situation, this episode provides the creative tools needed to protect and build wealth in today's market. Connect with Michael Bull & The Show: Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ For more commercial real estate market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. America’s Commercial Real Estate Show is brought to you by our proud sponsors. TCN Worldwide: Commercial real estate property management, leasing, and sales solutions across the US and globally. Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business. Learn more: https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies. Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com Commercial Agent Success Strategies: Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Using Advanced Data & AI to Win Commercial Real Estate Deals
4w ago00:33:42Tap to summarizeData paralysis is a massive hurdle in commercial real estate. When critical market analysis, demographic shifts, and property comps live entirely on flat spreadsheets, it is incredibly difficult to visualize location-intensive trends and tell a compelling story to clients. In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with CCIM's Ben Wilson to discuss the major rebrand and massive evolution of "Site to Do Business" into the all-new IntelliSite. They dive into how modern GIS mapping, global data integration, and built-in AI models are completely reshaping how brokers, appraisers, and developers make real estate decisions. What you'll learn in this episode: The Death of the Spreadsheet: How advanced GIS mapping and visual infographics are replacing traditional spreadsheets to tell better market stories. Mapping the "Silver Tsunami" & Suburban Sprawl: How to analyze demographic variables (across 150+ countries) to spot peripheral growth and suburban rings around primary markets. AI Integration & Void Analysis: A look at the new natural-language AI assistant and how to run a void analysis to find exactly which tenants or medical services are missing from a market. Advanced Tools for Brokers & Appraisers: How to leverage Database USA for tenant targeting, use built-in financial calculators, and easily map subject properties against custom comp databases. Get the cutting-edge tech intel you need to streamline your workflows and find hidden opportunities in any market. Connect with Ben Wilson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wilson-704b3112/ IntelliSite CCIM.com Resources: Database US Esri Business Analyst Connect with Michael Bull & The Show: Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ For more commercial real estate market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. America’s Commercial Real Estate Show is brought to you by our proud sponsors. TCN Worldwide: Commercial real estate property management, leasing, and sales solutions across the US and globally. Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business. Learn more: https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies. Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com Commercial Agent Success Strategies: Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Is Industrial Still CRE’s Darling? Tariffs, Reshoring, and the Data Center Boom
Jun 1000:23:02Tap to summarizeIs industrial real estate still the top-performing CRE sector? 📈 Michael Bull sits down with Ermengarde Jabir, Director of Economic Research at Moody’s Analytics, to break down the reality behind shifting occupancy rates, near-shoring trends, and rising cap rates. Plus, discover why data centers have become the ultimate growth engine for commercial real estate. Tune in for critical market intel and investment strategies! Meet Our Guest: Ermengarde Jabir, Ph.D. Director of Economic Research https://www.moodyscre.com/insights/author/ejabir/ Connect with Michael Bull & The Show: Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ America’s Commercial Real Estate Show is brought to you by our proud sponsors. TCN Worldwide: Commercial real estate property management, leasing, and sales solutions across the US and globally. Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business. Learn more: https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies. Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com Commercial Agent Success Strategies: Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Restaurant Real Estate: Inflation, Profit Margins, and Expansion Strategies
Jun 400:20:10Tap to summarizeRising gas prices, persistent inflation, and shifting tax policies are squeezing restaurant profit margins across the country. How are successful operators cutting costs and growing sales despite these economic headwinds? And how do these operational shifts impact retail landlords and commercial real estate investors? In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with Darren Tristano, CEO of Food Service Results, to deliver a comprehensive briefing on the state of the restaurant industry and its ripple effects on retail real estate. Key topics discussed in this episode: Navigating Macro Pressures: How operators are modifying concepts to combat inflation, fluctuating fuel costs, and evolving legislative changes like the "no tax on tips" movement. Protecting Profit Margins: Actionable marketing and operational strategies used by expanding brands to drive sales while keeping rent-to-revenue ratios healthy. Real Estate & Expansion Trends: Which restaurant concepts are actively taking down space, what landlords must look for in prospective tenants, and where investors are finding yield. Get the boots-on-the-ground market intelligence needed to safeguard your retail investments and restaurant operations. For more market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. Darren Tristano Food Service Results https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrentristano/ Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Medical Office Buildings: Cap Rates, Occupancy Trends & Investor Strategies
May 2900:19:01Tap to summarizeThe aging Baby Boomer generation and a heightened national focus on health are driving unprecedented demand for healthcare services. But what does this shifting demographic mean for the financial performance of medical office buildings? In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with 20-year medical office sector veteran Paul Zeman to break down the current state of the market, shifting values, and what to expect moving forward. What you’ll learn in this episode: Market Metrics: Current occupancy rates, supply and demand forecasts, and where cap rates are landing for medical office properties. Investor Playbooks: Practical tips and actionable strategies for developing, buying, or selling medical real estate. Provider Guidance: Crucial real estate advice specifically tailored for healthcare providers navigating today's market. Tune in for the actionable business intelligence you need to navigate the medical office sector. For more market insights and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. Michael Bull, CCIM Michael@BullRealty.com 404-876-1640 x 101 Paul Zeman Paul@BullRealty.com 404-876-1640 x 133 TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Self Storage Update & Forecast
May 2200:17:37Tap to summarizeMichael Bull sits down with Tyson Huebner of Yardi Matrix to unpack what's really driving self-storage demand, from gas prices and home sale cycles to current occupancy trends, street rents, cap rates, and the broader economic forces reshaping the sector. TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Commercial Real Estate Valuation Trends with Anthony Graziano
May 1300:32:02Tap to summarizeMichael Bull with Bull Realty interviews Anthony Graziano, CEO of Integra Realty, a national appraisal firm on the state of valuations. They explore lender behavior, property level performance and interest rate expectations. Discussions include the impact of AI, rising gas prices and a new Fed Chair. TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Office Market Recovery 2026: CRE Trends, Leasing Surge & Investment Opportunities with Phil Mobley
May 500:22:53Tap to summarizeIs the office real estate market finally recovering? In this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull sits down with leading office market analyst Phil Mobley to break down the latest commercial real estate trends, forecasts, and investment opportunities for 2026. Discover why the office sector may outperform other commercial property types in occupancy growth, despite ongoing challenges from remote work and economic uncertainty. Learn how leasing activity is surging, why vacancy rates are stabilizing, and what today’s “musical chairs” office market means for investors, landlords, and tenants. This episode covers: 📊 Office market forecast 2026 and vacancy trends 🏢 Surge in office leasing activity and tenant migration ⚖️ The divide between Class A vs. Class B/C office properties 💰 Commercial real estate investment strategies in a shifting market 🤖 The impact of AI on office jobs and space demand 📉 Interest rates, capital markets, and CRE deal activity Whether you're a commercial real estate investor, broker, developer, or lender, this episode provides actionable insights to help you navigate the evolving office market and identify emerging opportunities. TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Transcribe →Multifamily Market Outlook 2026: Trends, Opportunities & Risks with Chief Economist Carl Whitaker
Apr 2800:25:09Tap to summarizeThe multifamily housing sector has been one of the most dynamic segments in commercial real estate over the past several years. From record-breaking rent growth and occupancy rates to a surge in new supply and shifting economic conditions, investors and operators are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. In this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull, CCIM sits down with Carl Whitaker, Chief Economist at RealPage, to break down the latest multifamily trends, data, and forecasts for 2026. TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/ Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
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