Commercial Real Estate Now

Luxury Retail's New Power Play: Ownership, Flagships & the Rise of Suburban Luxury

Luxury retail is undergoing a strategic reset, and investors are paying close attention. In this episode, we break down how top luxury brands are rethinking their real estate—buying key assets, reinventing flagship strategies, and expanding into markets that reflect shifting wealth patterns. This conversation is for investors tracking: • Luxury retail investment trends • Prime high-street and flagship real estate • Suburban luxury expansion • Wealth migration and spending patterns • Retail corridor performance • The evolution of luxury resale and authenticated consignment If you are investing in retail corridors, suburban luxury centers, or high-street assets, this episode will help sharpen your strategy for the year ahead. Subscribe for weekly insights on real estate investing. #LuxuryRetail #CommercialRealEstate #RetailInvesting #CREInvesting #RetailRealEstate #HighStreetRetail #LuxuryBrands #WealthMigration #FlagshipStores #RetailTrends #RealEstateInvesting #RetailStrategy #InvestmentInsights #KarlyIacono Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.

Smarter 1031 Planning: Ownership Structures, Reverse Exchanges, & Bonus Depreciation

Most investors understand the basics of a 1031 exchange — but the strategy is in the structure. Join Todd Pajonas the President of Legal 1031 Exchange and Karly Iacono, Senior Vice President at CBRE as they break down: • How bonus depreciation and cost segregation influence return profile and tax efficiency • Reverse 1031 exchanges and when buying before selling creates a real advantage • What happens when an ownership group has mixed goals — and how to avoid drop-and-swap mistakes • The role of state-level tax rules in multi-state replacement decisions This conversation is about preserving wealth, reducing tax drag, and making smarter decisions before your exchange timeline starts. Get in touch with Todd Pajonas here: https://legal1031.com/team/todd-r-pajonas-esq 📌 Subscribe for more insights on commercial real estate investing 📧 For speaking, media, or investment inquiries contact: karlyiacono@cbre.com #1031exchange #bonusdepreciation #costsegregation #netleaseinvesting #commercialrealestate Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.

The Fed's Pivot: What Investors Should Do Now

The Federal Reserve has officially shifted gears — cutting rates by 25 bps, ending quantitative tightening, and admitting it’s partially “data blind.” In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, Karly Iacono breaks down what the Fed’s October pivot means for investors — and outlines five actionable strategies to navigate this new environment. 1️⃣ Re-engineer your financing before the market does it for you 2️⃣ Evaluate tenant “margin shock” risk 3️⃣ Build a liquidity cushion while everyone else relaxes 4️⃣ Re-price equity and partnerships before valuations catch up 5️⃣ Anticipate a behavioral slowdown — not a market collapse 🎯 This is a window where smart capital acts before consensus forms. 🔗 Connect with Karly Iacono. karly.iacono@cbre.com LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlyiacono Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/karly.iacono/ #CommercialRealEstateNow #KarlyIacono #FedRateCut #InvestorStrategy #CREInvesting #CapitalMarkets #FederalReserve #InterestRates #retailrealestate Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax or legal advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.

Retail’s New Playbook: From Netflix to Psychographics

Everyone’s watching retail performance — but the real question is what’s actually driving it right now? It’s no longer just about demographics and rent growth. The new retail catalysts are coming from unexpected places: billion-dollar media campuses, university expansions, cultural shifts, and even local politics shaping where retailers plant their flag. In this episode, Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono unpack how: ✅ Experiential anchors like Netflix, Disney, and Universal are redefining trade areas. ✅ Local government & labor markets are quietly filtering which cities win investment. ✅ Psychographics — not demographics — are predicting who spends, and why. ✅ Retail KPIs are shifting from sales per square foot to stories per square foot. From Nashville to Austin to Atlanta, we break down why the new retail map is built on experience gravity and emotional connection, not just population density. 🎧 Watch or listen now — and see how the best retailers are winning through connection over convenience. #RetailRealEstate #CRE #RetailTrends #CommercialRealEstate #InvestmentProperties #NetLease #RetailStrategy #Podcast #KarlyIacono #ChrisRessa Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.

Lease Renewal Games: How Landlords Stay in Control

When a tenant’s lease renewal comes up, it should be straightforward. But often it turns into a power play. Tenants may bluff about leaving, quote bad market data, or drag things out until the last minute to pressure landlords into concessions. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Now, Karly Iacono breaks down how landlords can spot these tactics early, hold firm using data, and leverage the lease itself to stay in control. From renewal options and notice periods to escalation clauses and expense reconciliations, this episode is your playbook for navigating one of the most critical moments in asset management. What you’ll learn: - The most common “games” tenants play during renewals—and how to recognize them - Why knowing your market rent, vacancy rates, and replacement costs changes the dynamic - The lease clauses you must review before sitting down at the table - How and when to let a tenant walk to reposition for stronger returns If you own or manage commercial real estate, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 📞 For speaking engagements, collaborations, or investment insights, contact Karly Iacono at karly.iacono@cbre.com | 📱 201-600-3237 #CommercialRealEstate #CREInvesting #lease #leaserenewal #tenantmanagement #RealEstateInvesting #CREStrategy #KarlyIacono #commercialrealestatepodcast Warning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax or legal advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.