Industrial Market Dynamics, Mixed-Use Trends, and EV Impact on Automotive Retail
E286 • Oct 23, 2025 • 9 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen delves into Enclave's Real Income Plus Fund, examining its role in the reshaping of Midwest assets. He explores the evolution of automotive retail, focusing on the impact of electric vehicles on the market. The discussion shifts to the dynamics of the Chicago-area industrial market, highlighting key trends and challenges. Steve provides an analysis of the Jacksonville office market, offering insights into its current state and future prospects. The episode also covers the ownership transition at Birkdale Village and its implications for mixed-use developments. The episode concludes with closing remarks and appreciation for the listeners.
Mixed-Use Developments, Mall Revitalization, and Retail Strategies in Commercial Real Estate
E285 • Oct 22, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen introduces the mixed-use development in Palmer Ranch and provides updates on Sarasota County's real estate landscape. He discusses the local residents' opposition to certain projects and highlights Pegasus retail property transactions in Chicago. The conversation moves to M Square Commercial's retail land sale, examining their repositioning strategies. Steve delves into the planned refresh of Bridgewater Commons, reflecting on its historical significance. The episode also covers trends in North American mall revitalization and discusses a hotel proposal at the Crosley estate. The episode concludes with closing remarks and thanks to the listeners.
Innovative Multi-Use Projects, Retail Trends, and Strategic Acquisitions in CRE
E284 • Oct 21, 2025 • 11 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen introduces Dallas' innovative multi-use projects, highlighting recent findings from CBRE. The discussion shifts to community design and zoning in Park Forest and North Oak Cliff, examining their implications for local development. Steve addresses the challenges of retail vacancies and explores the rise of mixed-use development trends as potential solutions. The episode also covers the redevelopment of a GSA office into residential units in Riverdale. Steve delves into DLC Management's strategic acquisitions, offering insights into their market impact. The conversation extends to university real estate partnerships and cross-border developments. The episode concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.
Redevelopment Trends, Market Expansions, and Miami Beach Hotel Developments
E283 • Oct 20, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen begins with an introduction and overview of the episode's topics. He then explores the redevelopment proposals for the former Shopko property, highlighting potential impacts on the community. The discussion moves to Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's recent market expansion and its strategic implications. Steve examines industrial real estate demand trends with insights from Prologis, shedding light on current market dynamics. The episode also covers the sale of a hotel development site in Miami Beach, considering its significance in the hospitality sector. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude for the audience's engagement.
First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) Lifts Guidance as Leasing Activity and Rents Rise—What Drives the Outlook?
E282 • Oct 19, 2025 • 3 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen introduces the current trends in industrial real estate, highlighting the performance of First Industrial Realty Trust. He delves into key aspects such as leasing dynamics, rental rates, and the level of investor confidence in the sector. The discussion then shifts to the Canadian industrial real estate market, providing insights into its unique characteristics and challenges. Steve also explores future projections for the industrial real estate sector and their potential implications. The episode concludes with closing remarks that summarize the key insights and takeaways from the discussion.
Refinancing Impacts, Portfolio Expansions, and Market Optimism in CRE
E281 • Oct 18, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen delves into the $1.2 billion refinancing of NorthPark Center in Dallas, examining its impact and implications. He then discusses the acquisition and expansion strategies of an East Coast retail landlord's West Coast portfolio. The episode highlights the launch and focus of FBL Commercial Realty in Florida, exploring its market strategies. Steve also addresses the challenges and resurgence of commercial real estate development in Charlotte. The conversation extends to rising construction costs, rent expectations, and tax policy impacts on the market. Finally, Steve explores innovative financing solutions for affordable housing and shares an optimistic outlook on the market.
Retail Insights, Mixed-Use Trends, and Market Highlights from DFW to Phoenix
E280 • Oct 17, 2025 • 13 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen opens with an introduction and welcome before discussing the Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Plano and key highlights from the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The conversation shifts to insights from VanTrust Real Estate regarding retail properties. Steve then examines trends in grocery-anchored retail and Walmart's acquisition strategy. The episode continues with an analysis of shifts in retail real estate investment and ownership. Updates on the commercial markets in Phoenix and Kitchener-Waterloo are provided, followed by a look at the Florida Logistics Center and trends in mixed-use development. The episode concludes with closing remarks summarizing the key insights.
SouthPark Redevelopment, Mixed-Use Trends, and Financial Literacy in Real Estate
E279 • Oct 16, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen begins with an introduction to the redevelopment efforts in SouthPark. He then delves into the trends of mixed-use and ground-up developments in Dallas. The conversation shifts to insights on the recovery of the office market, highlighting new ventures such as 44 Oak Capital and FundingTape.com. Steve also explores Chicago TREND's initiatives in Columbus and the developments at Mount Vernon Plaza. The episode further addresses the importance of financial literacy in real estate investing. It wraps up with closing remarks summarizing the key insights from the discussion.
Market Trends, Tax Policy Shifts, and Investment Strategies in Commercial Real Estate
E278 • Oct 15, 2025 • 11 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen kicks off with an introduction before diving into market trends in Kitchener-Waterloo, comparing them with the construction rebound in San Francisco and Charlotte. The discussion then moves to an overview of South Florida's commercial real estate landscape and the implications of Florida's recent tax policy change on commercial leases. Steve explores Hanley Investment Group's strategic initiatives in Santa Clarita and discusses Indvestia Capital's new fund and its investment strategy. The episode concludes with closing remarks that encapsulate the key insights shared throughout the discussion.
Suburban Office Trends, Mixed-Use Developments, and Retail Acquisitions in Real Estate
E277 • Oct 14, 2025 • 9 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen delves into the evolving trends of suburban office markets, offering a Canadian perspective on these developments. He explores the future of U.S. suburban office spaces, focusing on their potential repurposing to meet changing demands. The discussion highlights the rise of mixed-use developments across North America and the strategic benefits they offer. Steve also examines Stream Realty's industrial project in Wilson County, Tennessee, and the Hoffmann family's recent retail property acquisition in Naples, Florida. The episode concludes with closing remarks, summarizing the key insights discussed.
Retail-to-Office Conversions, Miami Market Trends, and Adaptive Reuse in Real Estate
E276 • Oct 13, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen explores transforming dead malls into vibrant office spaces. Through case studies, he highlights the benefits and market shifts of retail-to-office conversions. A CBRE report offers insights into office space trends and investor perspectives. The discussion covers Miami's office market and its national influence, Arcapita's real estate strategy, and the impact of converting hotels into multifamily units. The episode concludes with thoughts on the importance of flexibility and innovation in commercial real estate.
Industrial Real Estate Trends, Market Comparisons, and Financial Insights
E275 • Oct 12, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen begins with an introduction and provides notable updates in the commercial real estate sector. He delves into Terreno Realty Corporation's activities and offers insights into the Canadian market. The discussion then shifts to trends and strategies within the industrial real estate domain. Steve conducts a financial analysis of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, highlighting key aspects of their performance. He also compares cross-border market dynamics, examining differences and similarities. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, summarizing the key points discussed.
York County Rezoning, US Expansions, and Community Innovations in Real Estate
E274 • Oct 11, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen provides an overview of current commercial real estate trends, focusing on York County's rezoning efforts and the rise of multi-use spaces. He examines recent developments across North America, highlighting financial strategies that are shaping the industry. The episode also covers notable acquisitions and expansions within the US market, emphasizing their impact on the commercial landscape. Steve discusses innovative approaches in community development, particularly the integration of food and beverage elements. He concludes with a summary and extends his gratitude to the audience.
Unified Acquisitions, IKEA Manhattan, and Sustainable Orlando Developments
E273 • Oct 10, 2025 • 12 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen delves into Unified Commercial Property Management's recent acquisitions, spotlighting their notable properties and office spaces in Scottsdale. He examines Crow Holdings' retail portfolio recapitalization, emphasizing their growth strategies. The discussion shifts to Ingka Investments and their strategic IKEA expansion in Manhattan. Steve highlights the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation's initiatives in new retail and multifamily developments, as well as a new multifamily and commercial project in Orlando with a focus on sustainability. The episode concludes with a wrap-up, underscoring the importance of these featured developments.
Orlando Mixed-Use Highlights, Multifamily Demand, and Retail Market Trends
E272 • Oct 9, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen discusses Orlando's mixed-use projects and the Alderra Apartment Homes, providing insights into their significance. He examines multifamily market trends and demand across North America, highlighting key factors influencing this sector. The conversation shifts to the competitive landscape of the retail real estate market and current investment trends. Steve also analyzes the implications of the Federal Reserve's rate cut on the real estate market. The episode covers retail centers' sales activities and the expansion of In-N-Out Burger. Additionally, there is a focus on the challenges facing co-living spaces, including foreclosure issues. Steve concludes with closing remarks and gratitude to the audience.
Office Conversions, Retail Surges, and Industrial Growth in Killeen
E271 • Oct 8, 2025 • 10 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen explores the ongoing transformations within office spaces, focusing on the trend of office-to-residential conversions and the implications for multifamily properties. He delves into the recent surge in retail leasing, with a particular emphasis on sector insights from India. The discussion also covers retail and construction developments in Denver, highlighting key projects. Steve examines the historic sale of Holmby Hall and other notable property transactions in Los Angeles. Additionally, the episode provides an overview of industrial real estate developments in Killeen, Texas. Steve wraps up with closing remarks and expresses gratitude to the listeners.
Oakland Town Center, Multifamily Trends, and Toastique Franchise Expansion
E270 • Oct 7, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen delves into the Oakland Town Center project, discussing its economic impact and comparing it to similar retail developments. He highlights Virtu Investments' role in multifamily properties and explores current challenges and trends within this sector. The conversation turns to the implications of Rite Aid store closures and potential backfill tenants. Steve also covers the expansion of the Toastique franchise, reflecting on trends in health-focused dining options.
Commercial Real Estate Crisis, Rising Rates, and Adaptive Reuse Strategies
E269 • Oct 6, 2025 • 18 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen examines the commercial real estate crisis, focusing on how rising interest rates and the pandemic affect office occupancy. He discusses banks' challenges, investment opportunities in distressed assets, and the multifamily housing sector. Steve also highlights commercial investment growth in the Asia Pacific, sector performance, and geopolitical risks. The conversation covers positive momentum in the living sector, central banks' influence, Louisville's retail market trends, and new developments. It concludes with the revival of the Scottish investment market, Toys R Us' retail strategy shift, and the potential of adaptive reuse.
Pro REIT's Shift, Meadows Landing Approval, and Park Place East Updates
E268 • Oct 5, 2025 • 9 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen provides insights into Pro REIT's strategic shift from retail to industrial properties and examines broader trends in this transition. The conversation then moves to the approval of the Meadows Landing housing development, capturing local reactions to this significant project. Steve highlights a Pennsylvania company's recent acquisition and expansion within the gaming sector. The episode also covers a fire incident near a commercial building in Toccoa and the subsequent response. Further discussions include regional impacts involving Buchanan Realty Group's developments in Jackson, along with updates on hospitality and retail in Park Place East. Steve concludes with closing remarks and gratitude to listeners.
Globeville Project, Mass Timber in Denver, and Industrial Real Estate Trends
E267 • Oct 4, 2025 • 8 minsIn this episode, Steve Hamoen introduces the Globeville Project, a significant development in Denver, and explores the impact of mass timber building techniques and their design influences. He discusses current commercial real estate trends, focusing on housing shortages and their implications. The conversation shifts to Portland's historic office vacancy rates and the broader market implications. Steve highlights Dollar Tree's acquisition of an industrial building in Park303 and examines prevailing trends in the industrial real estate market. The episode also covers the launch of FJR in Louisville's commercial sector. Steve wraps up with closing remarks and a preview of the next episode.

