Episodes
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Fault Lines & Forecasts: How Geopolitics is Reshaping Growth, Inflation, and Capital
In this episode, David Levy, CRE, talks with Frank Kelly, founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors. Leveraging more than 30 years as a senior Wall Street executive at Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and Deutsche Bank, and having served two presidential administrations, Frank Kelly...
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AI Owns the Block
In this episode Trepp Chief Product Officer Lonnie Hendry, CRE®, talks with JLL Global Head of Research Julia Georgules, BGO Chief Economist Ryan Severino, and Crenetics Co-Founder and CEO Patrick Nessenthaler, CRE®, on the predictive power of Artificial Intelligence.
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We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
In this episode, MSCI Real Assets Chief Economist Jim Costello, CRE®, engages fellow members of the Counselor organization's Economic Advisory Council on what worries them, where the imbalance is in the economy, and what's going to drive it.
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Emerging Trends in Real Estate®
In this episode, 2026 Global Chair John Baczewski, CRE®, talks with PwC's Andrew Alperstein, CRE®, and Charles DiRocco, Jr., CRE®, who share the pivotal trends and top markets to watch as published in Emerging Trends in Real Estate®, a joint publication of the Urban Land Institute and PwC. It's…
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Year in Review: What’s Past is Prologue. Or Is It?
In this episode, Jonathan A. Schein, CRE, and Victor Calanog, PhD, CRE, discuss the year that was 2025 and speculate on the issues expected to have the most effect on commercial real estate in 2026.
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A Conversation with John Baczewski, CRE®
2026 Global Chair John Baczewski, CRE®, shares his vision for the Counselor organization with Jonathan Schein, CRE®.
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The 2026 Top Ten Issues Affecting Rea Estate
The Counselors of Real Estate has identified the current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on all sectors of real estate. The Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate are determined through broad membership polling, discussion, and debate. This signature thought...
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State of the CRE® Organization
2025 Global Chair, John Hentschel, CRE®, shares the current state of the Counselor organization, its financial health, and the important role you, as a CRE®, play in maintaining the vitality of the organization.
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AI in Real Estate
In this episode, Lonnie Hendry, CRE®, Chief Product Officer of Trepp, discusses artificial intelligence in real estate and how to balance the opportunities with the challenges. He's joined by Joshua Wood, Partner with Valbridge Property Advisors, Topher Stevenson, Head of Operations with Aspire...
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Lessons Learned: 5 Years After the Pandemic
From the influential impact on the office market to the redefining of retail, the global pandemic prompted a rethinking of space utilization, investment strategies, valuations, and the overall approach to commercial and residential real estate, leading to lasting changes. Join Jonathan A. Schein,...
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The Economic Wild West: Uncertainty. Volatility. Answers.
On June 25, 2025, The Counselors of Real Estate's Economic Advisory Council brought its high-level thought leadership and street-level intelligence to New York City. In this episode, MSCI's Jim Costello, CRE, Manulife Investment Management's Victor Calanog, Ph.D., CRE, Nuveen Real Estate's…
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Alexa, Where’s My Stuff? Supply Chain, Logistics and U.S. Onshoring – Top Ten in 10 (with KC Conway, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE®, talks with KC Conway, CRE®, founder of KCnomics, LLC, in Norcross, Georgia, on Alexa, Where’s My Stuff? Supply Chain, Logistics, and U. S. Onshoring, the number eight issue on the 2023-24 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®.
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Migration’s Impact on Real Estate – Top Ten in 10 (with KC Conway, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE®, talks with KC Conway, CRE®, founder of KCnomics, LLC, in Norcross, Georgia, on Population Shock: Migration’s Impact on Real Estate, the number six issue on the 2023-24 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®.
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Occupiers, Obsolescence and Devaluation – Top Ten in 10 (with Maureen Ehrenberg, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE®, talks with Maureen Ehrenberg, CRE®, president of the Commercial Division of Lessen, on the state of the office market, the number two issue on the 2023-24 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®.
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The Sad State of Infrastructure – Top Ten in 10 (with Korin Crawford, CRE)
In this episode, Global Chair Anthony DellaPelle, Esq., CRE®, talks with Korin Crawford, CRE®, executive vice president of Griffin Structures, on the state of infrastructure, the number 10 issue on the 2023-24 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®.
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The Labor Shortage – Top Ten in 10 (with Kathleen Rose, CRE)
In this episode, Global Chair Anthony DellaPelle, Esq., CRE®, talks with Kathleen Rose, CRE®, president and CEO of Rose Associates, on the labor shortage, the number five issue on the 2023-24 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®.
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Economy, Interest Rates and Inflation – Top Ten in 10 (with Hugh Kelly, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE®, talks with Hugh Kelly, Ph.D., CRE®, principal of the consultancy Hugh Kelly Real Estate Economics, on the topic of Real Estate Armageddon, the number seven issue on the 2023-24 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®.
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The Global Housing Shortage – Top Ten in 10 (with Paula Munger, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE®, talks with Paula Munger, CRE®, vice president of research for the National Apartment Association, on the global housing shortage, the number three issue on the 2023-24 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®.
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Artificial Intelligence and Real Estate (with Tim Savage, Ph.D., CRE)
In this 12-minute episode, Global Chair Bill McCarthy, CRE, talks with Tim Savage, Ph.D., CRE, on the convergence of artificial intelligence and real estate. Dr. Savage is a professor and the director of the CREFC Center at New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, and co-director of...
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Energy – Top Ten in 10 (with Maureen Ehrenberg, CRE)
In this episode, Bill McCarthy, CRE, discusses energy with Maureen Ehrenberg, CRE. Energy was listed as the #5 issue in the 2022-23 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Maureen is co-founder and CEO of Blue Skyre IBE, a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and...
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Cybersecurity Interruptions – Top Ten in 10 (with Thomas Shircliff, CRE)
In this episode, Bill McCarthy, CRE, discusses cybersecurity with Tom Shircliff, CRE. Cybersecurity Interruptions was listed as the #9 issue in the 2022-23 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Tom is co-founder and principal of Intelligent Buildings LLC in...
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Regulatory Uncertainty – Top Ten in 10 (with David Waite, CRE)
In this episode, Bill McCarthy, CRE, discusses the regulatory environment with David Waite, Esq., CRE. Regulatory Uncertainty was listed as the #8 issue in the 2022-23 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. David is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Cox,...
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Geopolitical Risk – Top Ten in 10 (with Constantine Korologos, CRE)
In this episode, Bill McCarthy, CRE, discusses geopolitics with Tino Korologos, CRE. Geopolitical Risk was listed as the #2 issue in the 2022-23 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Tino is principal of Leonidas Partners in West Islip, New York, and Clinical...
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Labor Shortage Strain – Top Ten in 10 (with Andrew Nelson, CRE)
In this episode, Bill McCarthy, CRE, discusses the impact of disruptions in the labor market with Andrew Nelson, CRE. Labor Shortage Strain was listed as the #6 issue in the 2022-23 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Andrew Nelson, CRE is an independent real...
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Supply Chain Disruption – Top Ten in 10 (with John Viggers, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses the impact of disruptions in the supply chain with John Viggers, CRE. Supply Chain Disruption was listed as the #4 issue in the 2022-23 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. John Viggers, CRE, is Senior Vice...
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Inflation and Interest Rates – Top Ten in 10 (with Timothy Savage, Ph.D., CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses the impact of inflation and interest rates with Timothy Savage, Ph.D., CRE. Inflation and Interest Rates was listed as the #1 issue in the 2022-23 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Timothy Savage, Ph.D., CRE…
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Making a Difference for St. Michael’s: What Happened (with John Leary, CRE, Doug Schepker, CRE, & Rev. Godsey)
John Leary, CRE, discusses the Consulting Corps project at St Michael's Episcopal Church in Bon Air, Virginia with Doug Schepker, CRE, and Rev. Jeunee Godsey. The CRE Consulting Corps, a public service program of The Counselors of Real Estate, provides real estate analysis and action plans for...
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Economic Recovery and Resilience (with Kirsten McGregor, CRE)
In this episode, host Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses economic recovery and resilience with Kirsten McGregor, CRE. Kirsten McGregor, CRE, is principal of Sagax Associates, an economic recovery and development consulting firm in Wilmington, Delaware. Kirsten has held prominent roles as Senior…
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Making a Difference in Spokane (with Jackie Buhn, CRE)
In this episode, host Marilee Utter, CRE, 2022 Global Chair, talks with Jackie Buhn, CRE, Principal of AR Spruce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jackie was the team leader of The Counselors’ recent Consulting Corps assignment in Spokane, Washington. Jackie takes you behind the scenes on why the...
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Housing Supply and Affordability – Top Ten in 10 (with George Vallone, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses how the affordable housing supply is impacting the real estate industry with George Vallone, CRE. Housing Supply and Affordability was listed as the #6 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®....
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Infrastructure: New Imperatives Emerge – Top Ten in 10 (with Korin Crawford, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses infrastructure with Korin Crawford, CRE. Infrastructure: New Imperatives Emerge was listed as the #5 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Korin Crawford, CRE, is Executive Vice President of...
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Political Polarization – Top Ten in 10 (with Hugh Kelly, Ph.D., CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses how the political environment is impacting real estate with Hugh Kelly, Ph.D., CRE. Political Polarization was listed as the #7 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Hugh Kelly, Ph.D., CRE, is...
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Economic Structural Change – Top Ten in 10 (with Hugh Kelly, Ph.D., CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses the state of the economy with Hugh Kelly, Ph.D., CRE. Economic Structural Change was listed as the #8 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Hugh Kelly, Ph.D., CRE, is Chair of Fordham…
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Bifurcation of Capital Markets – Top Ten in 10 (with Constantine Korologos, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses capital markets with Constantine Korologos, CRE. Bifurcation of Capital Markets was listed as the #10 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Constantine Korologos, CRE, has worked in the real...
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Adaptive Reuse 2.0 – Top Ten in 10 (with K.C. Conway, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses the "neighborhood approach" of the new trend in adaptive reuse with K.C. Conway, CRE, CCIM, MAI. Adaptive Reuse 2.0 was listed as the #9 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. K.C. Conway, CRE,...
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Logistics – Top Ten in 10 (with K.C. Conway, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses how changes in logistics needs are impacting the real estate industry with K.C. Conway, CRE, CCIM, MAI. Logistics is listed as the #4 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. K.C. Conway, CRE,...
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Technology Acceleration & Innovation – Top Ten in 10 (with Noah Shlaes, CRE Emeritus, and Tom Shircliff, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses how technology acceleration is changing the real estate industry with Noah Shlaes, CRE Emeritus, and Tom Shircliff, CRE. Technology Acceleration & Innovation is listed as the #2 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The...
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Remote Work & Mobility – Top Ten in 10 (with Cassandra Francis, CRE, and Tomáš Ctibor, CRE)
In this episode, Jonathan Schein, CRE, discusses how remote work is changing the real estate industry with Cassandra Francis, CRE, and Tomáš Ctibor, CRE. Remote Work & Mobility is listed as the #1 issue in the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®....
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CMBS (with Ann Hambly, CRE)
In this episode Michel Couillard, CRE, discusses CMBS with Ann Hambly, CRE. Ann Hambly, CRE, is the Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions in Grapevine, Texas. Ann and her team have advocated on behalf of commercial real estate owners in resolving more than $25 billion in CMBS loans, including...
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Investment Opportunities in a Post-COVID World (with James Nelson, CRE)
In this episode, Michel Couillard, CRE, talks with James Nelson, CRE, about real estate investment opportunities that are arising in the pandemic recovery period. James Nelson, CRE, is Principal and Head of Tri-State Investment Sales for Avison Young in New York City. James leads a team of three...
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Expert Witnesses (with Clint Schumacher, Esq., CRE)
In this episode, Anthony DellaPelle, Esq., CRE, talks with Clint Schumacher, Esq., CRE, about the key factors that a consultant should focus on when agreeing to serve as an expert witness in real estate-related litigation. Mr. Schumacher is a Partner with Dawson & Sodd LLP in Dallas, Texas. He...
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Distressed Assets and Receiverships (with John Viggers, CRE)
In this episode, Michel Couillard, CRE, discusses distressed assets and receiverships with John Viggers, CRE. When confronting commercial loan defaults and protecting distressed assets, what are the best solutions lenders and special servicers are providing: Receiverships? Workouts? Foreclosures?...
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Public and Private Indebtedness – Top 10 in 20 (with K.C. Conway, CRE)
In this episode, Michel Couillard, CRE, discusses public and private debt with K.C. Conway, CRE. Public & Private Indebtedness is listed as the #4 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States was on...
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Space Utilization – Top 10 in 20 (with Tomáš Ctibor, CRE)
In this episode, Michel Couillard, CRE, discusses space utilization with Tomáš Ctibor, CRE. Space Utilization is listed as the #7 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Many new ideas, solutions, and procedures have been born through the...
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Technology & Workflow – Top 10 in 20 (with Tom Shircliff, CRE, and Noah Shlaes, CRE)
In this episode, Marilee Utter, CRE, discusses technology and workflow with Noah Shlaes, CRE, and Tom Shircliff, CRE. Technology & Workflow is the #8 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®. In a post-COVID world, the combination of migration back to the office, need for...
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Infrastructure – Top 10 in 20 (with Michel Couillard, CRE)
In this episode, Deborah Cloutier, CRE, discusses infrastructure and public & private partnerships with Michel Couillard, CRE, 2020 Global Chair of The Counselors of Real Estate®. Infrastructure is the #9 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®. As the world recognizes its...
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Capital Market Risk – Top 10 in 20 (with Constantine Korologos, CRE)
In this episode, Michel Couillard, CRE, discusses the capital markets with Constantine Korologos, CRE. Capital Market Risk is listed as the #3 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® by The Counselors of Real Estate®. Seven months into the pandemic, the resultant volatility has...
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ESG – Top 10 in 20 (with Deborah Cloutier, CRE)
In this episode, Marilee Utter, CRE, discusses ESG with Deborah Cloutier, CRE. ESG was listed as the #10 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is no longer an emerging trend, but a critical component of real estate investment...
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Affordable Housing – Top 10 in 20 (with George Vallone, CRE)
In this episode, Deborah Cloutier, CRE, discusses affordable housing with George Vallone, CRE. Affordable Housing was listed as the #5 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®. In this era of political divisiveness, there are two things that most can agree on: 1) there is a...
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Economic Renewal – Top 10 in 20 (with Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE)
In this episode, Deborah Cloutier, CRE, discusses the state of the economy with Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE. Economic Renewal was listed as the #2 issue in the 2020-21 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®. The U.S. economy was heading toward a tipping point prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
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