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The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox

Stay informed with weekly episodes by LightBox offering insights into the latest developments in commercial real estate (CRE) and interviews with the industry"s market leaders. Join Manus Clancy and Dianne Crocker as they provide CRE data and news in context. Subscribe so you don"t miss an episode.

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35:09

Inflation Eases, Tariff Tensions Cool, CRE Activity...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/06/13

Inflation cools, tariff tensions ease, and investors start breathing a little easier, but is CRE catching a tailwind? The team digs into surprisingly positive CPI and PPI reports, unpacking why the market's fears may have overshot reality for now. With the May LightBox CRE Activity Index posting its first monthly decline of the year, the big question is whether this is a blip or the beginning of a new trend. Meanwhile, the conversation shifts to headlines shaking up sentiment: civil unrest in...

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38:57

In the CMBS Trenches with Shlomo Chopp— Distress,...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/06/06

CMBS workouts aren’t for the faint of heart—and CMBS expert Shlomo Chopp knows it better than most. With 20+ years of experience untangling distressed assets, Shlomo offers a rare, unsparing look into what borrowers, bondholders, and even AAA investors often get wrong. From why “non-recourse” loans aren’t always what they seem to how banking can relationships collapse under pressure, Shlomo lays out why CMBS is a different beast—and why many borrowers walk in unprepared. He dives into tranche...

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40:24

Despite Tariff Turmoil Fatigue and Retail...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/05/30

Markets may have cheered a court ruling limiting presidential tariff power—but don’t mistake it for clarity. The LightBox team—Martha Coacher, Manus Clancy, and Dianne Crocker—unpacks what’s really moving CRE: supply chain strains, shaky retail guidance, and tariff whiplash. Retailers are pulling forecasts, investors are fatigued, and Manus warns we’ve moved “from panic to complacency” way too fast. Still, CRE activity remains resilient. LightBox data shows strong listing volumes and investor...

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41:19

Navigating CRE Lending Amid Economic Uncertainty with...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/05/23

How are regional banks navigating today’s choppy economic and federal policy waters? The LightBox team gets an inside look when they talk to Matthew Osborne, EVP and Chief Credit Officer at Eastern Bank – a regional bank in the Boston MSA. Matt explains why Boston’s chronic housing shortage is helping multifamily remain a magnet for capital, even as affordability pressures rise, and how a VC-fueled life sciences boom led to today’s glut of vacant lab space. His detailed breakdown of ven...

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37:50

Bob Knakal & Rod Santomassimo—Mastering CRE Sales and...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/05/16

What separates good brokers from great ones? In this special episode, Martha, Manus, and Dianne chat with two titans of CRE sales—Bob Knakal and Rod Santomassimo— who get real about what it takes to succeed, scale, and stay relevant across decades of market cycles. From the grind of daily prospecting to the power of knowing what the market data means, they break down the 3 characteristics of top producers. Bob shares how his famed Map Room went from pandemic project to competitive differentia...

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39:47

Market Rebound—Too Much Too Fast? Trade Hopes Rise,...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/05/09

Does the first U.S. trade deal signal an off-ramp to global trade tensions? Stocks surged on news of the UK agreement, but other indicators suggest the market’s ebullience may be front-running reality. And the Fed knows it. Martha Coacher, Manus Clancy, and Dianne Crocker break down the signals that may impact CRE. From lighter cargo ships at the Port of Los Angeles to persistent uncertainty in corporate earnings, warning signs run counter to renewed optimism. The team flags a shift fro...

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33:21

CRE Distress Decoded with Tammy & David...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/05/02

Distress is building in the CRE market—and borrowers are running out of room as opportunistic investors prepare to jump in. The power duo Tammy and David Goldfisher of The Henley Group join the LightBox team to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes with distressed commercial real estate assets, workouts, and the evolving capital markets landscape. With over 30 years of experience each in lending, advisory, and CMBS workouts, they specialize in helping owners navigate dist...

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38:19

A Turnabout on Trade and Fed Talk? Plus the Housing...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/04/25

Markets may be uncertain, but the LightBox team is keeping it grounded—with some perspective and invoking the classic Gimme Shelter. As investors brace for tariff fallout, Manus, Dianne, and Martha break down the latest headline fatigue, a housing market under pressure, and the question of whether the lending engine will keep running. The team dives into a stalled $778M securitization deal, a funding $17B pipeline on pause, and why “a dead battery, not a blown engine,” might be the best metap...

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41:28

The Fed, Rate Cuts, and the CRE Reset with former Fed...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/04/18

The timing for this conversation couldn’t have been better. Former Federal Reserve insider Tyler Wiggers gives us a break down on what the Fed is thinking right now about monetary policy especially in the wake of the tariff turmoil and market volatility. He shares why rate cuts may be further off than the market (and the Trump administration) hopes, and how the Fed is tracking stress points in real time, including CRE loan concentrations and the surge of hot money. Buckle up for a...

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34:34

CRE Capital Markets with Rick Jones—How Distress,...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/04/11

Rick Jones, Founder and Principal of Jackstay Ventures LLC, joins the LightBox crew to unpack the latest capital markets chaos stirred up by post-tariff volatility and macro uncertainty. The conversation spans the latest pulse on recession risk and lender behavior to the evolving role of warehouse lending and the long-awaited wave of distressed debt. Rick’s take? The CRE market is doing just fine—but there are some tells that he says will warn us when real trouble is afoot. Never one to...

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34:00

CRE Post Tariffs—Safe Harbor or Risk of Downdraft?

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/04/04

The team breaks down what Manus calls “tariffs on steroids” and why the impact is more opaque than anything we’ve seen before. With investors reacting to tariffs with a stock sell-off and a flight to the safety of Treasurys, the discussion focuses on the potential impact to commercial real estate (CRE). Is CRE the new safe harbor? The LightBox CRE Activity Index suggests yes—for now. March saw its highest reading since September 2022, driven by gains in listings, appraisals, and site as...

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30:26

State of the CRE Debt Market—Insights from CREFC’s...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/03/28

This week the LightBox podcast team talks with Lisa Pendergast, President and CEO of Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) about the CRE debt market. Together, they discuss the current landscape of the commercial real estate finance market, highlighting a sharp rebound in market sentiment and CMBS issuance volumes. And, despite the robust levels of new issuance, lenders are proceeding with a disciplined approach to underwriting deals. Lisa shares insights into the performance of key ...

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38:48

The Fed Soothes Market Madness Plus Retail Sales,...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/03/21

A round of mixed economic data took a back seat to the investor focus on the Federal Reserve meeting. With the expected no change on interest rates, the focus was on Chairman Powell’s outlook, inflation forecasts – (yes, he said transitory again), and how the stock market corrections are shaping investor sentiment. The team also unpacks new data about the impact of tariffs, especially on consumer confidence and housing. In the commercial real estate sector, it's a dive into the good, bad, and...

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33:00

CRE Deal Activity Surges—Will Recession Fears Drag...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/03/14

Markets whipsawed this week against a barrage of policy and economic headlines. Inflation cooled more than expected, which was welcome news, but investors grappled with trade war escalations sparking recession fears and a sharp selloff in equities. Martha, Manus, and Dianne break down how macro uncertainty is shaping investor sentiment, from rising bond yields to heightened volatility in the stock market. Despite the turbulence, the LightBox CRE Activity Index surged 19% month-over-month and ...

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34:59

Can CRE Investors Dodge Tariff and GSA Office...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/03/07

Martha, Manus, and Dianne tackle another week of economic uncertainty, breaking down the latest data—and tariff turbulence—and what it signals for CRE. Stagflation fears are creeping in as the economy weathers a turbulent cycle—much like a white-water rafting trip, where each rapid brings fresh uncertainty. Mortgage applications jumped over 20% as buyers seized lower rates, while a surprising wave of scorched land listings in LA hints at long-term fallout from recent wildfires. Dianne shares ...

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38:25

Five Things the Market Did Last Week—Bonds, Housing,...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/02/28

Martha, Manus, and Dianne break down the latest twists that impacted the commercial real estate market this week, from bond yields and the flipping yield curve to the drop in consumer confidence to the lowest pending home sales reading in over 25 years—all signaling a bumpy road ahead. The team asks: are we stuck in the mud? The retail sector is facing its own turbulence, with store closures and layoffs, but some positive signs as REITs predict a rollicking 2025 for retail investment. Meanwhi...

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35:52

Mixed Signals: Walmart's Downbeat Outlook & DOGE...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/02/21

Martha, Manus, and Dianne break down a short, yet jam-packed week in the markets, from the Fed’s “status quo” minutes and weak housing data to Walmart’s downbeat retail outlook and a major shake-up in government office leases. They dissect the 2.3 million square feet of leases on the chopping block—half in D.C.—and the ripple effects for landlords, small-town economies, and lenders. While CRE sentiment is cautiously optimistic, no one’s popping the champagne just yet. The team also unpacks lo...

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31:46

Inflation Concerns, CRE Lending, and Why You...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/02/14

Martha, Manus, and Dianne dig into the latest economic data, including inflation reports that sent mixed signals to the markets. Consumer inflation came in hotter than expected, rattling the bond markets, while Fed Chair Powell maintained a steady stance, signaling no rush to adjust policy. The team also discussed the downstream effects of federal layoffs, the cautiously optimistic forecast for CRE lending in 2025, and the sentiment coming out of the MBA conference—where banks are back, but n...

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29:40

Policy Twists, Market Turns: CRE Activity Stays Positive

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/02/07

Investors had plenty to chew on this week, as Martha Coacher, Manus Clancy, and Dianne Crocker tackled everything from earnings reports to Trump tariff turbulence, keeping heads on a swivel amid policy uncertainty. Treasury rates drifted lower, sparking cautious optimism, while Professor Manus broke down a major federal workforce buyout and what it could mean for unemployment. On the CRE front, the LightBox Activity Index brought some reassuring news—appraisals, transactions, and ESA activity...

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37:36

DeepSeek Disruption, CRE Market Sentiment, and Retail...

The CRE Weekly Digest by LightBox ·

2025/01/31

Send us a text The last week of January delivered a mixed bag for the markets—the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, a fresh GDP print showed slower-than-expected growth, but most notably AI upstart DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the tech market with its launch. In this episode, Martha Coacher, Dianne Crocker, and Manus Clancy dig into the AI disruptor’s Sputnik moment and its potential impact on data centers, power demand, and the broader market. The team also takes stock of CRE’s cauti...

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