In this week’s guest pod episode, the team dives into the potential economic impact of the upcoming November election with special guest David McCarthy, managing director and head of Legislative Affairs at CREFC. McCarthy breaks down the CRE risks and opportunities tied to outcome scenarios, examining potential impacts on taxes, housing and climate change policies, and banking regulations. Plus, how can the industry address concerns over property risk and soaring insurance rates in the wake of extreme weather events? 

02:56 What are the Risks and Opportunities?  

05:47 Focus on Tax Policy 

11:52 The Role of the Federal Reserve 

15:10 Private Equity and Regulatory Concerns 

18:01 Insurance Challenges in Commercial Real Estate 

20:49 Housing Policy and Government Support 

24:03 Who’s Worried about the Federal Deficit? 

26:53 Basel III and Banking Regulations 

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