Pandemic Shifts, Logistics Trends, and Retail Conversions in CRE
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Steve Hamoen

Pandemic Shifts, Logistics Trends, and Retail Conversions in CRE

E99 • Apr 19, 2025 • 12 mins

In this episode, Steve Hamoen explores the profound impacts of the pandemic on the commercial real estate market, highlighting transformative changes across various sectors. The discussion covers trends in logistics, warehousing, and mixed-use developments, emphasizing how these areas are adapting to new demands. Steve examines federal office relocations and the growth of suburban office developments, providing insights into shifting work environments. The episode also addresses the trend of converting retail spaces into residential units and the expansion of industrial developments. Finally, Steve reviews recent significant commercial real estate transactions, offering a comprehensive overview of current market movements and their implications.

Key Points

  • The pandemic has reshaped commercial real estate markets by driving a shift towards hybrid work models, reducing the demand for traditional office spaces.
  • There is a growing interest in industrial and logistics spaces due to the surge in e-commerce and supply chain adjustments.
  • Retail spaces are being repurposed into mixed-use developments to address new consumer behaviors and housing shortages, optimizing land use in urban areas.
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