Listen and subscribe to The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast. Are you an entrepreneur looking to open a storefront? Here’s what you need to know… This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, SERHANT. founder and media personality Ryan Serhant joins the show to answer the question: Should I buy or rent commercial real estate for my business? Serhant shares his expert advice on the real estate market and offers top guidance for entrepreneurs ...

Banks are teaming up with private credit to finance commercial real estate deals in Europe. It's causing concern for some. https://t.co/t18rdKUoY1 ...

AI Infrastructure Demand & Financing Concerns - Demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow [1] - Commercial real estate investors are increasingly concerned about hyperscalers turning to private equity for funding instead of directly funding buildings [2] - Lease agreements with hyperscalers could be risky if technology changes and reduces the need for large data centers [2][3] Financial Risks & Market Dynamics - No data center exits have exceeded $45 billion, raising concerns about valuations [3] - Large technology companies with $4 trillion market capitalization are hesitant to own data center assets, questioning the financial prudence [3] - Private equity firms may be left "holding the bag" with investor money (including pension funds) bearing the risk [4] Regulatory & Public Pushback - Towns are pushing back against data centers due to concerns about electricity rates and water usage [5] - Local politics are a growing concern for the commercial real estate market regarding data centers in 2026 [6] - Chandler, Arizona voted down a new data center due to water issues, highlighting public resistance [6]

ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, has announced the appointment of two executives and the promotion of two leaders, rounding out a year of growth and expansion. These latest strategic new hires and promotions further underscore Provident’s commitment to sustainable growth, continued investment in technology, an exceptional customer experience, and meaningful community impact. Below are details on each executive and their role wi ...

Over the past several years, the world of commercial real estate has been turned upside down by various contributing factors, including rising interest rates, inflation, and other macro pieces. These sometimes not-so-subtle tides have led a traditionally steady-eddy assetAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of VNQ, CPT either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensatio ...

Tokyo Gas plans to sell a commercial building in Ginza, Tokyo to Mantomi Asset Management for over ¥30 billion ($191 million), according to people familiar with the matter https://t.co/W0PUhEalqD ...

What is the market currently getting wrong about commercial real estate. >> I think the market is we're this is the largest industry in the world, right. It's three times bigger than the stock market, the real estate markets globally.And I think people uh as they always do tend to look in the rearview mirror and they look at a suboptimal performance of the whole asset class across the last three or four years. And look, Nvidia goes up a trillion dollars in four months. Like the hot kids on the block are eve ...

Financial Stability Concerns - Asset values remain elevated relative to historical norms [1] - Commercial real estate values show signs of stabilization, but refinancing concerns exist in coming years [1] - Leverage of publicly traded firms remains high, but debt service ability is robust [2] - Hedge fund and life insurance leverage also remains high [2] - Auto and credit card delinquencies remain above average [3] Banking Sector - Banks are maintaining a high level of liquid assets [2] - Robust bank lending to special purpose entities and private credit is noted [3] Emerging Risks - Algorithmic trading driven by AI raises concerns about potential market manipulation [3] - Survey respondents cite risk to the economy if AI valuations suffer large losses [3] Recent Events - Bankruptcies of First Brands were isolated events [3]

Core Insights - Highwoods Properties, Inc. has released its third quarter 2025 results, indicating ongoing performance in the office real estate sector [1] Company Overview - Highwoods Properties, Inc. is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that operates in major business districts across several cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa [2] - The company's vision focuses on leading the evolution of commercial real estate, aiming to create environments that inspire collaboration and achievement among customers and stakeholders [2] - Highwoods is committed to delivering exceptional environments and experiences to enhance value for customers and shareholders [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 19% revenue growth and a 40% earnings growth in the third quarter compared to the same period last year [3][6] - Net income for the third quarter was $44 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, with adjusted net income improving 41% to $47 million, or $1.64 per diluted share [14][15] - Adjusted pre-tax margin improved to 9% compared to 7.7% last year [15][16] - Total cash and investments were approximately $390 million in excess of statutory premium reserve requirements [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct operations unit grew 8% in the third quarter relative to the same period last year [6][7] - Domestic commercial revenues improved by 17% in the quarter, with a total growth of 33% year-to-date [8] - Agency services business saw revenues up 28% year-over-year in the third quarter [9] - Real estate solutions segment generated revenue 21% higher than the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by credit information services [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Existing home sales are expected to increase by 1% to 2% compared to the third quarter of 2024 [5] - The median sales price of existing homes sold is still increasing year-over-year, but at a lesser rate than in previous periods [5][6] - The company anticipates a gradual improvement in the housing market over the next year, with a target of 5 million existing homes sold in 2026 [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on targeted acquisitions to drive future growth, particularly in small commercial transactions [7][8] - There is an emphasis on expanding geographic presence and deepening capabilities in various asset classes [8][11] - The company announced an increase in its annual dividend from $2 per share to $2.10 per share, marking the fifth consecutive year of dividend increases [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the market's ability to improve over the next 12 months, citing a more favorable housing market for buyers [4][6] - The company is well-positioned to take advantage of market improvements, with expectations of continued revenue and earnings growth [42][43] - Management noted that while the market remains challenging, the company has demonstrated momentum in growing share and improving earnings [42][43] Other Important Information - The company was recognized as a top workplace by USA Today and ranked as the best employer for women in 2025 by Forbes [12][13] - The title loss ratio for the third quarter was 3%, down from 3.8% last year, with expectations to average between 3.5% to 4% in the coming period [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Strength in agent premiums and market share - Management noted a 16.5% growth in targeted states, indicating share shift from larger players and improved service capabilities [21][22] Question: Pipeline for commercial business - Management expressed confidence in the commercial pipeline, with significant growth across various asset classes, although office space has not contributed significantly [23][24] Question: Investment income line performance - Management indicated variability in investment income due to short-term rate cuts but did not foresee significant impacts [25][26] Question: Expectations for low teens margin in real estate solutions - Management explained that achieving low teens margins is tied to market recovery and volume growth, with expectations for improvement as the market stabilizes [33][34]