CRE eyes wide open: Recent Episodes
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CRE – Eyes Wide Open offers straight forward Commercial Real Estate advice by pairing unparalleled knowledge and experience with genuine commitment to helping borrowers. Host Ann Hambly, industry experts, and skillful business owners discuss the complicated and often mysterious world of Commercial Real Estate and securitized debt. Subscribe now and we will open your eyes to how the game is played and what you need to achieve your goals.
This week on CRE-Eyes Wide Open Head of CMBS Research at DBRS Morning Star, Steven Jellinek, joins us for a great discussion about the CRE industry. Steven has 35+ years’ experience in commercial real estate and shares his research findings on CMBS and current market trends.
This week on CRE Eyes Wide Open podcast your host, Ann Hambly, discusses some surprising factors about the retail sector with Brandon Isner, Americas Head of Retail Research for CBRE. Even after the immaculate growth of the internet and a prolonged pandemic people are still predominately in store shoppers! Unless you are buying a gift for someone, then it may be more likely that you’ll shop via the internet. There is a plethora of data showing people’s shopping trends and even with the current economic obstacles retail is doing pretty well for itself. Check out Brandon’s recent report at:https://www.cbre.com/insights/local-response/cbre-survey-reveals-five-key-trends-for-us-retail
This week on CRE Eyes Wide Open podcast we are throwing you a curve ball as your host, Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, interviews her dear brother, Bill Bathe. Bill is a famous major league baseball player hitting the home run in the 1989 world series! It wasn’t an easy task and Bill had many challenges he overcame to achieve his lifelong dream.
This week on CRE Eyes Wide Open podcast your host, Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, engages in a great conversation surrounding capital. Joining us this week is TJ Gamble, Senior Managing Director, and Chris Hahs, Chief Financial Officer, with Somera Capital Management. Somera is a property agnostic (YES! Even office) non-fund capital provider. Tune in to see what kind of creative capital solution they can provide for you!
This week on CRE-Eyes Wide Open Podcast your host, Ann Hambly , interviews Bob Stout, President and CEO of Q10 Capital, LLC.Q10 Capital is a commercial and multifamily mortgage loan origination and servicing company. Bob shares his insights on the impacts caused by rising rates and a possible recession from the perspective of a loan originator and servicer. You won’t want to miss out so tune in now!
This week on CRE-Eyes Wide Open podcast your host, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, interviews Garrick Brown. Garrick has worked for many brokerage firms throughout his past and currently focuses on analyzing the real estate market and researching the economy. You could call him a renegade researcher and is a popular event speaker as he loves to share his insight with the world! Tune in to hear more about the state of the economy, jobs, and Garrick’s thoughts on a recession.
This week on CRE-Eyes Wide Open podcast Daniel Lesser, Co-Founder, President, & CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors joins your host, Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions. Daniel helps explain the current state of the lodging sector with a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats). Hospitality has rebounded astoundingly after COVID but has new challenges to face in 2023.
This week on CRE-Eyes Wide Openpodcast join your host, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Brandon Flury, Principal at Corten Real Estate Management, LLC; where he focuses on the sourcing and execution of new investments as well as the management of those investments post acquisition.
Join Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Shawn Hill, Principal & Founding Member of the BSC Group, a mortgage banking firm founded in 2009. The BSC group works with many property types but has been an expert in the self-storage industry for almost 15 years.
Self-storage is surely in high demand during this ever-changing economy but is it really “Recession Proof”? Let’s find out!
Join Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Owner of Pivnick Firms, Rob Pivnick, as they explain what they are seeing in the commercial real estate industry. There are a lot of changes on the horizon and what will owners have to do in regards to loan modifications? What are the servicers accepting?
Join Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Michael Bull, Founder of Bull Realty & host of the world’s leading commercial real estate podcast, The Commercial Real Estate Show for this week’s episode.
Michael shares his expertise on what he predicts 2023 will look like. Which is a difficult task due to the major fluctuations in the market from 2019-2023. Michael touches on all property types but office and retail are the hot topics right now. What will happen over the next year due to the changes COVID has produced? Retail is rebounding astoundingly, and office is still hovering in a gray area in the debate of working from home vs. in the office.
Check out the National Association of Realtors magazine, Recreate, featuring Michael Bull on the cover of the winter edition! https://www.nar.realtor/commercial/create
Join Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Christopher Decoufle, Managing Director of U.S. Retail Capital Markets for CBRE, for this week’s episode of CRE-Eyes Wide Open Podcast. We are pleased to have Chris back on the show to compare what has changed in retail over the past year and discuss where it is headed in 2023!
Join Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, on this week’s episode featuring Kevin Bupp. Kevin is a serial real estate entrepreneur, host of the wildly popular Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast, and bestselling author of The Cash Flow Investor: How To Create Financial Freedom Investing In Commercial Real Estate.Kevin shares insight he has accumulated over his career and from guest speakers on his podcast. He dives into the heart of his book explaining what his 5 top asset classes are and why.
Join Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, and Anjee Solanki, National Director of Retail Services & Practice Groups with Colliers, as they discuss where the retail market is headed. Anjee provides some very insightful information on what she has been seeing around the nation and what the future may hold. Anjee has 30 years’ experience in focused retail and provides strategic retail advisory services. Want to learn more about retail in 2022? Check out Anjee’s U.S. Retail Report for fall of 2022, The Implications of Inflation on the Retail Industry. Anjee also hosts her own podcast on all things retail check it out now! -- Retail: Recorded.
Join Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Aaron Jodka, National Director of Capital Markets Research for Colliers, as they discuss the hottest topic in capital markets—Interest rates. What is that doing to pricing and what does that mean for borrowing rates? Due to rising costs deals are dropping off the board while people take precautions to prepare for the unknown. Learn more about Aaron Jodka and Colliers by visiting their website https://www.colliers.com/en
Join your host Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, and Rachael Rothman, Head of Hotel Research & Data Analytics with CBRE, as they discuss the hospitality industry. Hear from an expert on the surprising rebound hospitality has made post COVID. There are many different factors at play that may not have been considered before such as the work from anywhere mentality that has become increasingly popular in business travel.
Join your host, Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions and Ian Anderson, Senior Director of Research & Analysis at CBRE. Ian’s research revolves around the Life Science & Healthcare industry. Did you know Life Sciences is considered a property type? And that it has been around for over 100 years? Tune in to learn more and see what major impacts have rapidly accelerated the growth of properties that are instrumental to improving human health! Also, Check out CBRE’s 2022 report on life sciences labor trends for a better understanding of the industry and where it stands today!
Join your host, Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions and Julie Whelan, Global Head of Occupier Thought Leadership with CBRE as they discuss the ever changing office sector. Julie shares her insight on tenant occupancy and behaviors. Will we go back to the office full-time? Or has the way we work been forever changed? Also, check out Julie's report on the results of CBRE's Fall 2022 Occupier Sentiment Survey of the office plans of 176 companies across the globe https://www.cbre.com/insights/briefs/post-labor-day-uptick-in-office-space-utilization-may-not-satisfy-companies-expectations
WE ARE BACK! Welcome to season 2 of CRE-EYES WIDE OPEN Podcast. We are starting this season off with something a little different. Join Douglas Scott, Senior Director of Workouts at 1st Service Solutions, Barney McAuley, Managing Director with Edge Realty, Evan Stone, Managing Partner at Goodwin Advisors, and Jack Minter, Managing Director at Spire Realty Group. This panel discussion has great information and multiple view points on today's economy and how inflation may be impacting your investments.
Join Founder & CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Steve Jellinek, Head of CMBS Research at DBRS Morningstar as they discuss current CMBS markets and loan delinquency rates. Where is office going? Who is doing well and who is not? The hard data shows not everything is rosy, but there is good news throughout!
Read the latest monthly highlights report here: DBRS Morningstar CMBS Monthly Highlights—July Remittance: Delinquency Rate Resumes Its Decline; Underperforming Malls Continue to Weigh on Maturity Payoff Rate | DBRS Morningstar
Join founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Susan Branscome, retired CRE professional and host to popular podcast LeadingShe, while they compare the workplace for women in the past and present. How can a woman thrive in a male dominated industry and what has changed over the last 40 years? Ann and Susan overcame unimaginable obstacles to have their voice heard and to grow in their careers. Check out Susan’s podcast at https://www.leadingshe.com/ and Susan’s inspiration, Sarah Brown’s podcast, Failing Forward at https://www.failforwardpod.com/about-sarah-brown
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Founder & President at KLM Realty Advisors as they discuss Glenn’s new project. Glenn joined forces with Lee McCormick at Lone Star who wanted to launch his new idea PACE. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is an attractive financing option for renewable energy components in commercial real estate.
Tune in to learn more or visit their website at: https://www.lonestarpace.com/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Douglas Scott, Senior Director of Workouts at 1st Service Solutions, as they discuss how the commercial real estate industry has been impacted over the last year and where it may be headed. Specifically, the retail sector and how drastically it has changed and adapted over time.
Learn more about Douglas and 1st Service Solutions at: https://1stsss.com/douglas-scott/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Victor Calanog, head of CRE Economics at Moody’s Analytics, as they discuss how the commercial real estate industry has been impacted over the last year and where it may be headed. Are we going into a recession? Let’s find out.
Learn more about Victor Calanog at: https://www.moodysanalytics.com/about-us/subject-matter-experts/victor-calanog
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Phil Voorhees, Vice Chairman at CBRE as they discuss the retail industry and how it is fairing despite all the negative outside factors. Phil has been with CBRE since 2001 and achieved CBRE’s #1 retail investment broker nationally in 2015 closing 63 deals in excess of $947 million in value. Phil provides his expert advice for retail buyers and sellers as rates continue to rise and the possibility of an upcoming recession.
Learn more about Phil by visiting their website: https://www.cbre.com/en/people/phil-voorhees
Contact info: Email - phil.voorhees@cbre.com Phone - (949) 725-8521
Read Phil Voorhees’s “10 Ways to Screw Up a Retail Investment Sale” article: https://rebusinessonline.com/10-ways-to-screw-up-a-retail-investment-sale/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Shawn Hill, Principal & Founding Member of the BSC Group, LLC. as they discuss how the self-storage industry has been impacted over the last year. Even though many industries were negatively impacted by COVID self-storage has weathered the storm very well.
Learn more about Shawn and the BSC Group: https://www.thebscgroup.com/
Episode 19 ft. Nick Johnson – Off Market Exchange
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Nick Johnson, Managing Director of 1st Service Solutions as they discuss our OMX platform. Nick has been a part of 1st Service Solutions since the very beginning and helped develop this new service called OMX. Off market? How does that work? Tune in to learn more and visit the website for more information. https://1stsss.com/omx/
You can contact Nick at (817)-756-7219 or nickjohnson@1stsss.com
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Josh Cohen, Managing Director of Commercial Defeasance LLC, as they discuss the defeasance process and how to decide if you should defease or assume. Josh has been with Commercial Defeasance since the very beginning. With his extensive experience and drive to help people Josh is the guy to defease with ease!
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Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, andChirag Shah, Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs & Policy Counsel for AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association) while they discuss the recent changes in the commercial real estate world. Chirag has extensive knowledge and experience in the industry working with hospitality government affairs and policy for over 7 years now. Ann and Chirag review AHLA’s newest report, “The Year of The New Traveler”, that speaks of predicted 2022 trends and so much more! Download the full report here: https://www.ahla.com/press-release/report-hotels-continue-moving-toward-recovery-2022
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Founder & CEO of Pivnick Firm, Rob Pivnick, while they discuss the recent changes in the commercial real estate world. Rob has extensive knowledge and experience in legal services for commercial real estate. Rob and Ann make predictions for what may come in 2022 and what may stay the same after the major effects of COVID. You can visit Rob’s website to learn more about him and find contact information. https://pivnickfirm.com/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Steve Banegas, Partner and COO at 1st Service Solutions as they dive into Steve's new book "The 8-ates of Leadership". With 35 years of experience in customer service and team leadership Steve shares his secrets of how to become an exceptional leader. A leader that is not only followed out of obligation, but a leader that supports and inspires people to become the best version of themselves. Order your copy today at http://8-ates.com/
Episode 14 ft. Ryan Berkshire with 1st Service Solutions
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Director of Surveillance, Ryan Berkshire, as they discuss the most common triggers found in loan documents today. What are the penalties of these triggers, and can they be avoided? Visit the 1st Service Solutions website to learn more about Ryan https://1stsss.com/ryan-berkshire/ and loan Surveillance https://1stsss.com/surveillance/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Daniel Lesser, President & CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors while they discuss the 3 silos of business in the lodging sector. Dan has extensive knowledge and experience in the industry working with hospitality for over 30 years now. Visit Dan's website to learn more! https://lwhospitalityadvisors.com/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, Managing Director with Walker & Dunlop, Tom Melody, and Jonathan Paine, Senior Director with Walker & Dunlop as they discuss the activity of different commercial property type. Who is doing well? Who is struggling? How will they adapt to the new post-COVID world? Learn more about Walker & Dunlop at https://www.walkerdunlop.com/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and John Chang, National Director of Research and Advisory, of Marcus & Millichap as they discuss hot topics in CRE investing. John shares his views on the current economy and rising inflation. Learn more about John and his firm by visiting the website. https://www.marcusmillichap.com/about-us/leadership/john-chang
Episode 10 ft. Lee Hunter
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Lee Hunter, COO of Hunter Hotel Advisors, as they discuss the recovery of the hospitality industry. With over 20 years of experience specializing in hospitality brokerage, Lee goes into depth on the different types of hotels and how they are performing. https://www.hunterhotels.net/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Founder & CEO of Bull Realty, Michael Bull, discussing their predictions for the new year and how COVID-19 may continue to impact the industry. Even with all the unknown possibilities 2022 may hold, see what the experts have to say about the future!
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Founder & CEO of Pivnick Firm, Rob Pivnick, while they discuss the recent changes in the commercial real estate world. Rob has extensive knowledge and experience in legal services for commercial real estate. Rob and Ann make predictions for what may come in 2022 and what may stay the same after the major effects of COVID. You can visit Rob’s website to learn more about him and find contact information. https://pivnickfirm.com/
Ann Hambly, Founder & CEO, and Stephanie Whittington, Senior Vice President, of 1st Service Solutions discuss the challenges of a recent two property hotel assumption that was part of a 1031 exchange. Despite common obstacles, Stephanie assisted the buyer and seller through the assumption process, resulting in NO conditions placed on the borrower, and closed in record time (75 DAYS!).
Stephanie has helped buyers and sellers with over 500 assumptions, restructures, and consents within her career at 1st Service Solutions. If you need help with an assumption or restructure, contact us today for a FREE consultation! 817-756-7227
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, andChirag Shah, Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs & Policy Counsel for AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association) while they discuss the recent changes in the commercial real estate world. Chirag has extensive knowledge and experience in the industry working with hospitality government affairs and policy for over 7 years now. Ann and Chirag review AHLA’s newest report, “The Year of The New Traveler”, that speaks of predicted 2022 trends and so much more! Download the full report here: https://www.ahla.com/press-release/report-hotels-continue-moving-toward-recovery-2022
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Daniel Lesser, President & CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors while they discuss the 3 silos of business in the lodging sector. Dan has extensive knowledge and experience in the industry working with hospitality for over 30 years now. Visit Dan's website to learn more! https://lwhospitalityadvisors.com/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, andBarney McAuley, Managing Director at Edge Realty Partners while they discuss the recent changes in the commercial real estate world. Barney just celebrated 40 years in the CRE industry, working a variety of perspectives, and currently specializes in retail mall spaces. Despite the constant bad news, we seem to be hearing lately, Barney shares a few success stories he has worked with lately. He also shares his thoughts on how we can improve the CRE workforce going forward. Learn more about Barney and Edge Realty by visiting their website. https://edge-re.com/team/barney-mcauley/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Steve Banegas, Partner and COO at 1st Service Solutions as they dive into Steve's new book "The 8-ates of Leadership". With 35 years of experience in customer service and team leadership Steve shares his secrets of how to become an exceptional leader. A leader that is not only followed out of obligation, but a leader that supports and inspires people to become the best version of themselves. Order your copy today at http://8-ates.com/
Join Founder and CEO of 1st Service Solutions, Ann Hambly, and Founder & CEO of Bull Realty, Michael Bull, while they discuss the devastating effects of COVID-19. Even though this was a terrible tragedy that spread across the globe, you may be surprised how it affected the world of commercial real estate and investment over the past two years. Michael Bull's Podcast here: https://commercialrealestateshow.com/host/