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Jul 5, 2023

The Impact of Climate Change on Insurance Costs & Real Estate

There have been severe weather conditions, natural disaster footage on the news, and a growing number of weather-related property losses throughout the years. In fact, the U.S. has sustained 348 weather and climate disasters since 1980, where overall damages/costs reaching or exceeding $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2023).

Feb 21, 2023

Opportunities and Trends in the Post-Pandemic Office Sector for 2023

2023 post-pandemic office sector trends explored by Coldwell Banker Commercial.

Oct 25, 2022

CBC Chatter: Office of the Future

Discussing the future office space dynamics on CBC Chatter, led by Daniel Spiegel.

May 31, 2022

Climate Change Mitigation in Real Estate: Part 2

Residential real estate's significant carbon footprint highlighted by CBC in climate change mitigation discussions.

May 24, 2022

Climate Change Mitigation in Real Estate: Part 1

Part 1 of Climate Change Mitigation in Real Estate emphasizes sustainability's crucial role.

Sep 21, 2021

Climate Change Part 2: What it is & How it Impacts Commercial Real Estate

In part 1 of our climate change series, we explored how the real estate and construction sectors are making efforts to reduce their negative impact on the environment, and how climate change impacts investor’s business decisions. In part two, we will discuss the short- and long-term implications of climate change on real estate, including adoption of corporate Environmental, Social & Governmental (ESG) initiatives, as well as what markets are the most vulnerable.

Sep 7, 2021

Climate Change Part 1: What it is & How it Impacts Commercial Real Estate

Climate change is slowly but surely making its devastating impact all over the world. In two parts, we will explore how the real estate and construction sectors are making efforts to reduce their negative impact on the environment, how climate change impacts investor’s business decisions, the short- and long-term implications of climate change on the real estate sector, including adoption of corporate Environmental, Social & Governmental (ESG) initiatives, as well as what markets are the most vulnerable.

Jun 29, 2021

ESG Part 1: What You Need to Know

In the world of commercial real estate, investing, and beyond, “ESG” is becoming a frequent topic of discussion. But what exactly is ESG? Why is everyone talking about it? And what does it mean for your business? ESG stands for Environmental Social and Governance, and refers to the three key factors when measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a business or company. More specifically, ESG is a generic term often used in capital markets and is commonly practiced to evaluate the behavior of companies, as well as consider their future financial performance. We are seeing investors take social responsibility seriously by diligently researching companies’ ESG profiles and using ESG criteria to screen potential investments. The graph below describes what falls under the ESG umbrella.

Jun 8, 2021

Coldwell Banker Commercial Market Summaries: Blog Post

As we all know, 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. A variety of industries were greatly impacted by the changes present by the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial real estate included. For the first time, employees started working from home, meetings were hosted via zoom, and all events were cancelled. As the economy stalled, many businesses and property owners found themselves negotiating with both tenants and lenders on rent relief and loan modifications.

Apr 2, 2021

3 Keys to Attracting Apartment Dwellers Post-Pandemic

Those that fled congested cities during the COVID-19 lockdowns are beginning to find their way back to luxury multifamily buildings. GDP forecasts indicate apartment occupancy rates will return to 2019 levels by the end of the year. Now, however, many people’s criteria for apartment living looks different in a post-pandemic world.