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Jeff Adler, Vice President of Yardi Matrix speaking at the 2026 Executive Summit

Yardi Executive Summit Special Report: Economic Outlook

Yardi Matrix Vice President Jeff Adler offered a mixed but generally favorable longer-term economic outlook.

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Top Projects That Will Reshape Nashville

Here are some of the largest mixed-use projects that are transforming the metro’s skyline.

The map shows the Middle East with financial data and flags representing USA and Iran.

The Case for Faster Economic Growth

Macro volatility may unlock unexpected strength, writes economist Dr. Peter Linneman.

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Why Life Insurers Are More Active Yet Selective Lenders

They’ve got ambitious goals this cycle, but not just any deal will cut it.

Jerome Powell speaks at a press conference.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Under Weight of War

Here’s how the Middle East conflict is complicating the path to lower rates.

Chart showing March 2026 saw YoY office visit growth across the board, according to Placer.ai

Return-to-Office Momentum Marches On

Visits reached their highest March level since the pandemic, boosted by a recovery on the West Coast.

Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji with speakers John Stillidas, John Chang and Mark Zandi

How the Middle East Conflict Is Impacting CRE Investment

Investor sentiment remains positive despite broader geopolitical uncertainty, according to a Marcus & Millichap webinar panel.

Chart showing top priorities for C-suite and CRE leaders business strategies, according to JLL

Office Fit-Out Costs Are Rising—Here’s Why

A complex mix of factors is behind this surge, the latest JLL research finds.

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Phoenix-Area Rezoning Paves Way for Megaproject

Developers are eyeing a 2,300-acre regional industrial hub.

Commercial Design Lab: How AI Is Reshaping Architecture Workflows

In this first episode of Commercial Design Lab, cove Founder & CEO Sandeep Ahuja speaks with CPE’s Beata Lorincz about her path to building an AI-powered architecture practice.