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CNBC Property Play
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CNBC Property Play with Diana Olick focuses on new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. We cover all the sectors you’ll need to shore up your portfolio: commercial and residential, finance and the mortgage markets, innovation in the industry and the growing risk to assets and operations from climate change. Property Play takes you inside the rooms where it’s all happening with the industry leaders, dealmakers and experts shaping the future of real estate.
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Real Estate Without the Drama? This CEO Says That's the Big Play 8/4/26
4d ago00:20:29Tap to summarizeEasterly Government Properties CEO Darrell Crate calls his business "real estate without the drama." But behind that steady strategy is a multibillion-dollar opportunity. Diana Olick sits down with Crate to discuss why government-leased properties have remained resilient through political shifts, how aging federal buildings are creating new opportunities, and why he believes AI won't disrupt mission-critical real estate the way it's transforming the rest of the office market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The New Playbook for Real Estate VC's 7/28/26
2w ago00:33:28Tap to summarizeArtificial intelligence is influencing all aspects of commercial real estate, and now it is rewriting the rules of the venture capital that fuels it. In this episode of Property Play, Diana Olick talks with Fifth Wall co-founder and CEO Brendan Wallace about exactly how AI is helping him to launch entirely new real estate businesses and evolve the fund from pure investor to creator. He explains how the companies that embrace AI infrastructure today will have a lasting competitive edge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Next Big Play in Commercial Real Estate 7/14/26
4w ago00:29:48Tap to summarizeCommercial real estate is evolving beyond the traditional office debate. In this episode, Colliers U.S. & Latin America CEO Gil Borok joins Diana Olick to discuss how major infrastructure projects create long-term real estate value, why office isn't dead, the next phase of AI and data centers, and the sectors he believes offer the strongest opportunities for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Millionaire at 25: Hannah Hammon’s Playbook for Real Estate Success 6/30/26
Jun 3000:34:04Tap to summarizeHB Capital CEO Hannah Hammond sits with Diana Olick and shares how she became a self-made millionaire by 25 and built a career in commercial real estate. Why relationships are her greatest business asset, where she's finding opportunity in today's market, and how AI is reshaping the future of investing and dealmaking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Inside Real Estate’s Next Big Bets: AI, Apartments & the Data Center Debate 6/2/26
Jun 200:39:07Tap to summarizeDiana Olick sits down with a global real estate investment heavyweight, Sonny Kalsi, CEO of SLC Management, to unpack where smart money is moving now. From the long-term case for multifamily housing and industrial logistics to the cautious optimism around data centers, life sciences, and AI. Plus, why climate resilience and energy efficiency are becoming essential investment strategies and not just ESG talking points. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Building the Future of South Florida: Related Group’s Next Generation Speaks 5/19/26
May 1900:31:42Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Property Play, CNBC’s Diana Olick sits down with Jon Paul Pérez and Nick Pérez of Related Group to discuss the next phase of Miami’s explosive growth. From the influx of billionaires and major companies to the evolution of luxury branded residences, workforce housing, AI-driven development strategies, and the future of climate resilience in South Florida, the brothers explain why they believe Miami has transformed from a boomtown into a global business powerhouse. They also share how the next generation of Related Group plans to shape the skyline and the future of South Florida real estate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Inside Propy’s $100M Push to Bring Blockchain to Real Estate Closings 5/5/26
May 500:30:32Tap to summarizeCNBC's Diana Olick sits down with Natalia Karayaneva, founder and CEO of Propy, to discuss blockchain applications in real estate and how the company is deploying $100 million toward modernizing the closing process for residential homes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Data Centers on the Moon? The Next Frontier for AI Infrastructure 4/21/26
Apr 2100:17:18Tap to summarizeAs AI demand surges and data centers strain power grids here on Earth, a radical new idea is gaining traction: Put computers on the moon. On this episode of Property Play, Diana Olick sits down with David Steinbach of Hines and Ross Centers of Ethos to explore the emerging race to build infrastructure beyond Earth. From the “Space Coast” of Florida to the surface of the moon, they break down how a new industrial ecosystem is forming…one that could redefine where and how we build. With energy constraints, cooling challenges, and land limitations pushing terrestrial data centers to their limits, space offers something Earth can’t: virtually unlimited power, cooling, and real estate. The bottom line: The next big real estate play might not be on Earth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Project Destined CEO Cedric Bobo on building the next generation of real estate investors and why AI could be their biggest advantage 4/7/26
Apr 700:21:37Tap to summarizeProject Destined co-founder and CEO Cedric Bobo joins Diana Olick to discuss how his education platform is opening pathways into real estate through mentorship, competition, and partnerships with firms like JLL, CBRE and Brookfield. A former principal with the Carlyle Group, Bobo explains why he left Wall Street to expand access to ownership opportunities and why he believes AI will empower, not replace, the next generation of real estate professionals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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JLL's CEO Christian Ulbrich on how the war with Iran is hitting Middle East real estate 3/24/26
Mar 2400:32:12Tap to summarizeJLL CEO Christian Ulbrich joins CNBC Property Play, hosted by Diana Olick, to discuss how war with Iran is impacting Middle East real estate, how JLL is safeguarding its global portfolio, where investment is moving as credit markets shift, and how AI is changing how buildings are financed, managed and valued. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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