Peaks & Portfolios
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Regulatory changes.
Interest rate fluctuations.
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The list continues…
Navigate the rugged terrain of today's ever-evolving commercial real estate investment landscape with a 360° view from the top. Peaks & Portfolios: Presented by PEG Companies summits a new peak each week, exploring current events and headlines, trends, issues, and opportunities impacting the CRE investment space. Scale to new heights in your investment journey with host Rachel Oh and leading experts as they trek toward the promise of prosperous portfolios here in the Mountain West region and beyond.
Tune in now and elevate your CRE investment game!
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The ROI of Art in Architecture: Designing for Better Returns
Years ago, a young sculptor named Jory Morgan Walker helped shape the design of iconic Las Vegas landmarks like the Luxor, Paris, and Mandalay Bay through his fine arts expertise. Today, that same cl…
2025 Economic Outlook: Insights from Cushman & Wakefield
From a new presidential administration to surging demand for data centers, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. In this episode, we sit down with James Bohnaker, Senior Economist at Cushman & Wak…
Building Through Bonds: Innovative Financing Strategies in Real Estate
Explore the evolving dynamics of debt and financing in real estate investment with insights from Brad Andrus, Founding Partner of Bridge Investment Group, and Lauro Garcia, Senior Vice President / Ma…
Office Exodus: Tackling Double-Digit Vacancies and Negative Absorption
With double-digit vacancies that are the worst on record in many markets, commercial real estate investors are faced with the challenge of navigating negative absorption in the office sector. While t…
Impact Investing: Leveraging Tax Credits for Affordable Housing
Can innovative urban development turn the tide on housing scarcity? Through an engaging discussion on public-private partnerships and debunking myths of unattractive low-income housing, we explore ta…
Soaring Insurance Costs: When Will Investors Find Relief?
Since 2016, the CRE insurance market has faced turbulence due to natural disasters and rising capital costs. This week's episode with Ted Brown, President and Partner at Lockton Companies, breaks dow…
Why Utah's Real Estate Market Is Booming
Get the scoop on Utah’s booming real estate market with Peaks and Portfolios. Join Kip Paul, Michael King, and JT Redd from Cushman & Wakefield as they share insights on growth and investment opport…
How AI is Revolutionizing Commercial Real Estate
What if your next real estate decision could be guided by AI? Tune in as we explore game-changing innovations in Prop Tech. Discover how advancements make property management seamless, from virtual …
Hot off the Press: An Analysis of CBRE's New American Cities Report
The urban landscape is evolving, responding to societal changes, economic pressures, and the global pandemic. Insights from leaders like Julie Whelan of CBRE are invaluable. CBRE's new report reveal…
Riding the Wave of Opportunity with Newly Appointed PEG Companies Co-CEO Garett Bjorkman
In this episode, newly appointed PEG Companies Co-CEO Garett Bjorkman explores modern financial landscapes shaping new investment opportunities. We discuss how private credit firms address banks' li…
Setting the Record Straight: WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall Debunks the Misconceptions of Today's CRE Landscape
With a "personal vendetta against Chicken Little," WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall debunks misconceptions about today’s CRE landscape. This episode highlights the resilience of banking relationships du…
Build-for-Rent Boom: Navigating The Rise of Purpose-Built Single-Family Rentals
Amid a U.S. housing shortage and a shift toward rental living, build-for-rent (BFR) is the fastest-growing sector in commercial real estate. This week, David Bourne, Director of Investments at PEG C…
Workspace to Homeplace: The Rise of Office Conversions and How to Pull Them Off
This episode explores a groundbreaking algorithm that could convert a third of office buildings into residential housing. Gensler Principal Steven Paynter discusses assessing convertibility based on…
A Guide to JVing the Right Way
Passionate about multifamily real estate, Mandy McAllister, CEO of GoBundance Women, left medical sales for financial independence and to help others do the same. This episode highlights her joint-v…
Decoding the Debt Markets: Lessons Learned from Financial Crises of the Past
Learn to leverage debt strategically with Devin Jolley, debt markets expert and President of Davidson Companies. Jolley shares his experience navigating financial upheavals from the Great Financial …
The State of the Economy: Insights and Predictions with CBRE's Global Chief Economist
Join CBRE Global Chief Economist Richard Barkham on Peaks & Portfolios: Presented by PEG Companies, as he explores 2023's unexpected economic strength and its implications for 2024. Discover how gov…
When Will the Fed Pivot?
Join us with James Bohnaker, Senior Economist at Cushman & Wakefield, as we dissect the anticipated Federal Reserve announcements for 2024. Explore the expected rate drop and its market impact amids…