On this final episode of 2025, NAIOP’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Aquiles Suarez joins the podcast to break down a historic year for commercial real estate policy. From the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – securing permanent tax provisions like 100% bonus depreciation and the 20% pass-through deduction – to emerging priorities such as adaptive reuse and energy infrastructure, Suarez shares insights on what these wins mean for long-term stability and CRE investment. He also looks ahead to 2026, discussing the political dynamics shaping future legislation and why educating lawmakers remains a critical challenge. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2025.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this final episode of 2025, NAIOP’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Aquiles Suarez joins the podcast to break down a historic year for commercial real estate policy. From the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – securing permanent tax provisions like 100% bonus depreciation and the 20% pass-through deduction – to emerging priorities such as adaptive reuse and energy infrastructure, Suarez shares insights on what these wins mean for long-term stability and CRE investment. He also looks ahead to 2026, discussing the political dynamics shaping future legislation and why educating lawmakers remains a critical challenge. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this final episode of 2025, NAIOP’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Aquiles Suarez joins the podcast to break down a historic year for commercial real estate policy. From the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – securing permanent tax provisions like 100% bonus depreciation and the 20% pass-through deduction – to emerging priorities such as adaptive reuse and energy infrastructure, Suarez shares insights on what these wins mean for long-term stability and CRE investment. ...

Special Episode: Policy, Politics and Progress in 2025 and Beyond

Global strategist and AlphaGeo founder Parag Khanna joins Inside CRE to explore how demographics, geopolitics, climate risk and new infrastructure are reshaping North American real estate. From regionalization and the Great Lakes “New North” to migration trends, climate-adaptation opportunities and the industrial resurgence, Parag shares data-driven insights on the forces guiding long-term development decisions. Hear his take on what investors should consider – looking beyond last quarter’s cap rate – as they plan assets with 30-year horizons. Recorded on Nov. 24, 2025.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Global strategist and AlphaGeo founder Parag Khanna joins Inside CRE to explore how demographics, geopolitics, climate risk and new infrastructure are reshaping North American real estate. From regionalization and the Great Lakes “New North” to migration trends, climate-adaptation opportunities and the industrial resurgence, Parag shares data-driven insights on the forces guiding long-term development decisions. Hear his take on what investors should consider – looking beyond last quarter’s cap rate – as they plan assets with 30-year horizons. Recorded on Nov. 24, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Global strategist and AlphaGeo founder Parag Khanna joins Inside CRE to explore how demographics, geopolitics, climate risk and new infrastructure are reshaping North American real estate. From regionalization and the Great Lakes “New North” to migration trends, climate-adaptation opportunities and&nb...

Parag Khanna, AlphaGeo

In this episode, Marc sits down with Ryan Severino, chief economist and head of research at BGO, for a deep dive into the forces shaping commercial real estate across North America. Fresh off his keynote at the CRE.Converge conference, Ryan shares his data-driven outlook on the economy, interest rate cycles, and what today’s uncertainty means for developers and investors. From policy risks and central bank moves to sector-specific trends in industrial, multifamily, retail, office and data centers, Ryan offers clear insights on where resilience and opportunity are emerging. Recorded on Nov. 6, 2025.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Marc sits down with Ryan Severino, chief economist and head of research at BGO, for a deep dive into the forces shaping commercial real estate across North America. Fresh off his keynote at the CRE.Converge conference, Ryan shares his data-driven outlook on the economy, interest rate cycles, and what today’s uncertainty means for developers and investors. From policy risks and central bank moves to sector-specific trends in industrial, multifamily, retail, office and data centers, Ryan offers clear insights on where resilience and opportunity are emerging. Recorded on Nov. 6, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, Marc sits down with Ryan Severino, chief economist and head of research at BGO, for a deep dive into the forces shaping commercial real estate across North America. Fresh off his keynote at the CRE.Converge conference, Ryan shares his data-driven outlook on the economy, interest rate cycles, and what today’s uncertainty means for developers and investors. From policy risks and central bank moves to sector-specific trends in industrial, multifamily, retail, office and data cen...

Ryan Severino, BGO

In this special episode, NAIOP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Shaine Anderson, CAE, explores how technology is transforming commercial real estate in partnership with CREtech. She’s joined by three industry leaders – Carrie Denning Jackson, director of innovation and sustainability at Jamestown; Colin Joynt, senior vice president and chief information officer at BXP; and Will O’Donnell, managing partner at Prologis Ventures – to discuss how AI, data and emerging tech are reshaping operations, investment strategies and tenant experiences. From evaluating new tools to managing cybersecurity and measuring ROI, this episode offers practical insights for CRE professionals looking to innovate and future-proof their organizations. Recorded Oct. 1, 2025.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode, NAIOP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Shaine Anderson, CAE, explores how technology is transforming commercial real estate in partnership with CREtech. She’s joined by three industry leaders – Carrie Denning Jackson, director of innovation and sustainability at Jamestown; Colin Joynt, senior vice president and chief information officer at BXP; and Will O’Donnell, managing partner at Prologis Ventures – to discuss how AI, data and emerging tech are reshaping operations, investment strategies and tenant experiences. From evaluating new tools to managing cybersecurity and measuring ROI, this episode offers practical insights for CRE professionals looking to innovate and future-proof their organizations. Recorded Oct. 1, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this special episode, NAIOP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Shaine Anderson, CAE, explores how technology is transforming commercial real estate in partnership with CREtech. She’s joined by three industry leaders – Carrie Denning Jackson, director of innovation and sustainability at Jamestown; Colin Joynt, senior vice president and chief information officer at BXP; and Will O’Donnell, managing partner at Prologis Ventures – to discuss how AI, data and emerging tech are...

AI, Data and Emerging Tech in CRE

Industrial real estate is evolving fast. In this episode of Inside CRE, Greek Real Estate Partners’ David Greek and Matt Schlindwein share insights on today’s investment climate and the headwinds shaping logistics real estate – from rising interest rates to shifting community sentiment. They discuss opportunities in small-bay, port-adjacent and cold storage products, how developers are adapting to higher costs and political pressures, and how their NAIOP involvement has shaped their careers. Recorded Sept. 18, 2025.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Industrial real estate is evolving fast. In this episode of Inside CRE, Greek Real Estate Partners’ David Greek and Matt Schlindwein share insights on today’s investment climate and the headwinds shaping logistics real estate – from rising interest rates to shifting community sentiment. They discuss opportunities in small-bay, port-adjacent and cold storage products, how developers are adapting to higher costs and political pressures, and how their NAIOP involvement has shaped their careers. Recorded Sept. 18, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Industrial real estate is evolving fast. In this episode of Inside CRE, Greek Real Estate Partners’ David Greek and Matt Schlindwein share insights on today’s investment climate and the headwinds shaping logistics real estate – from rising interest rates to shifting community sentiment. They discuss opportunities in small-bay, port-adjacent and cold storage products, how developers are adapting to higher costs and political pressures, and how their NAIOP involvement has shaped their careers. ...

David Greek and Matt Schlindwein, Greek Real Estate Partners

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