Why Mixed-Use Developments Are the New Safe Bet

On this episode of The Business of Real Estate, Lucas and Luna explore why mixed-use developments have quietly become the most resilient asset class in commercial real estate. They break down the transformation of the Santana Row district in San Jose, California, which shifted from a traditional mall to a live-work-play neighborhood and now commands premium rents that have held steady through the 2026 downturn. They discuss the financial mechanics behind the shift, including how higher land values and lower vacancy rates offset construction costs, and they look at the growing appeal of these projects for both institutional investors and municipal planners. With office occupancy still struggling nationwide, mixed-use offers a model that spreads risk across residential, retail, and office components. Lucas and Luna also touch on the challenges, from zoning hurdles to the complexity of managing multiple property types. Tune in to understand why developers are betting on the blur between where people live, shop, and work. #MixedUseRealEstate #SantanaRow #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #UrbanDevelopment #LiveWorkPlay #PropertyDevelopment #CRE2026 #RealEstateTrends #Business #Finance #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #RealEstateMarket #InvestmentProperties #UrbanPlanning #ResilientAssets Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo