CRE® Thought Leaders

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®.

Cassandra J. Francis, CRE, Principal, KARIATID, is a corporate board director & global advisory services provider supporting strategic management, governance and growth in the industries of urban planning, real estate and construction. Tomáš Ctibor, CRE, is the founder and executive director of 4ct s.r.o., which is responsible for the newly created platform to provide innovative and top-quality services in the field of urban analysis and city development, for both the public and the private sector.

The “Top Ten in 10” series is part of The Counselors of Real Estate’s CRE® Thought Leaders podcast program. In each episode, we discuss an issue from the 2021-2022 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®.

Further Reading

* The 2021-2022 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®: https://cre.org/topten/

* Read Tomáš' and Cassandra's piece in Real Estate Issues: https://cre.org/real-estate-issues/will-covid-accelerated-mobility-patterns-endure-changing-the-built-environment-as-we-know-it/

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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 more than 2,000 successful loan assumptions. Prior to forming 1st Service Solutions, Ann led commercial real estate servicing for such firms as Nomura, Prudential, GE, and Bank of America. She is also the author of the best-selling book “CMBS 911.”

"Whether or not a borrower will go back into CMBS will be key."

Ann Hambly, CRE

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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 more than 2,000 successful loan assumptions. Prior to forming 1st Service Solutions, Ann led commercial real estate servicing for such firms as Nomura, Prudential, GE, and Bank of America. She is also the author of the best-selling book “CMBS 911.”

"Whether or not a borrower will go back into CMBS will be key."

Ann Hambly, CRE

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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 dozen professionals in the sale of multifamily, office, and retail properties.  Among the group’s noteworthy clients are the Archdiocese of New York, Brookfield Properties, The Carlyle Group, JP Morgan Chase, Salvation Army, and SL Green.  Among several industry and philanthropic roles, James is the former chairman of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Commercial Board of Directors and earned the board’s prestigious Edward S. Gordan Memorial Award.  He sits on the Board of Governors for the Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association of New York.

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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 dozen professionals in the sale of multifamily, office, and retail properties.  Among the group’s noteworthy clients are the Archdiocese of New York, Brookfield Properties, The Carlyle Group, JP Morgan Chase, Salvation Army, and SL Green.  Among several industry and philanthropic roles, James is the former chairman of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Commercial Board of Directors and earned the board’s prestigious Edward S. Gordan Memorial Award.  He sits on the Board of Governors for the Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association of New York.

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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 concentrates his litigation practice on eminent domain and condemnation law.  He represents property owners impacted by public projects and has developed a particular expertise in condemnation for highway projects.

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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 concentrates his litigation practice on eminent domain and condemnation law.  He represents property owners impacted by public projects and has developed a particular expertise in condemnation for highway projects.

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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? Auctions?

John Viggers, CRE, is Regional Vice President of Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors in West Des Moines, Iowa. John has directed the management, leasing, and sale of a diverse portfolio of commercial assets for private and institutional clients in the U.S., Europe, and South America. He has a particular expertise in property and asset management, the disposition of distressed assets, and receivership services. John’s counseling assignments include portfolio transitioning for families, developing commercial real estate firm operations, and strategic growth planning for commercial clients.

Intro Music: Driven To Success by Scott Holmes Music – licensed under CC BY 4.0

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? Auctions?

John Viggers, CRE, is Regional Vice President of Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors in West Des Moines, Iowa. John has directed the management, leasing, and sale of a diverse portfolio of commercial assets for private and institutional clients in the U.S., Europe, and South America. He has a particular expertise in property and asset management, the disposition of distressed assets, and receivership services. John’s counseling assignments include portfolio transitioning for families, developing commercial real estate firm operations, and strategic growth planning for commercial clients.

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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 track for its first $1.0 trillion fiscal year deficit since 2009 and the onset of the Financial Crisis. A lot has changed in a short period of time.

K.C. Conway, CRE, has a history of accurately forecasting real estate trends and changing market conditions across the United States. He is a nationally recognized subject matter expert on commercial real estate matters with specialized expertise in valuation, ports & logistics, housing economics, aging-services housing, bank regulation, and real estate finance. Conway has extensive experience with risk management, valuation, and market intelligence, with progressive roles within the Federal Reserve (Commercial Real Estate Risk Specialty Officer), national brokerage companies, and large bank organizations. Conway is a recognized speaker--with presentations to approximately 750 conferences--and is frequently quoted in the media.

The “Top 10 in 20” series is part of The Counselors of Real Estate’s CRE® Thought Leaders podcast program. In each 20-minute episode, we discuss an issue from the 2020-2021 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®.

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Further Reading

The 2020-2021 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate®: https://cre.org/topten/

Read more from K.C. in Real Estate Issues: https://cre.org/real-estate-issues/the-consequences-of-public-and-private-debt-on-real-estate/