Propmodo Podcast

How Commercial Real Estate Has Survived High Interest Rates with Jim Costello of MSCI

After a spike in interest rates rattled commercial real estate, many feared a wave of defaults. But as economist Jim Costello explains, CMBS lenders and debt funds helped the market stay afloat—so far.

The Community Politics Behind NYC's Hudson Yards with Author Tom Fox

Tom Fox, a key figure behind Hudson Yards, shares insights on balancing development and public interest, highlighting how collaboration—not conflict—between activists and developers can create projects that are both sustainable and community-focused.

How CRE is Adjusting to High Rates with Abe Bergman, CEO of Eastern Union

With interest rates staying higher for longer, commercial real estate is being forced to adapt. On the Decoding Real Estate podcast, Eastern Union CEO Abe Bergman explains why borrowers are still in decent shape, how private lenders are filling the gap left by cautious banks, and why flexible, short-term financing has become the strategy of choice. Despite industry concerns about loan maturities and stalled bank lending, Bergman sees opportunity in the shift and outlines what could change when a new Fed Chair is appointed next year.

The Forces Shaping the Multifamily Market with Jay Parsons of JPI

Surviving the PropTech Winter with Zach Aarons of MetaProp

PropTech investor Zach Aarons joins *Decoding Real Estate* to discuss the industry’s challenges, from office market struggles to high interest rates. Despite setbacks, he sees opportunities in AI and AR for real estate. Hear his insights on where PropTech is headed next.

The State of the Office Market with Michael Mandel of CompStak

The office market is at a crossroads. While some cities have rebounded, others still struggle with vacancies. Michael Mandel, CEO of CompStak, breaks down key leasing trends, office valuations, and the flight to quality. Is a full recovery on the horizon, or has office demand changed forever?

Lessons Learned: How The Great Recession Prepared Us For High Interest Rates With Paul Jhung

This isn’t the first time the real estate industry has gone through a crisis. The subprime mortgage crisis in 2008 devalued real estate across the globe and caused the Great Recession. It also led to a prolonged period of low interest rates that the property industry assumed was the norm.. In this episode, we talk with Paul Jhung about what lessons are to be learned from that period and what it means for the path forward in this new interest rate environment.

Loans In Distress: How The Lending Industry Is Adapting To High Rates With Debra Morgan

The high interest rates have hit borrowers hard, but it hasn’t been all roses for lenders either. Some institutions like regional banks have either slowed down their commercial lending, or gotten out of the market all together. In this episode, we talk to Debra Morgan about the temporary and permanent effects the rate hikes will have on the lending environment.

The Affordability Paradox: How America Can Grow Its Affordable Housing with Beth Mullen

No matter how high the interest rates get, the country is still in desperate need of more affordable housing. Like every other property type affordable housing has struggled to find affordable capital. In this episode we talk to Beth Mullen about what the high interest rates are doing to the affordable housing industry and how it will be able to remain an attractive investment if rates stay high.

The Borrower’s Dilemma: The State Of The Lending Market Today With Ron Kaplan

The high interest rates are only part of the problem. With lenders thinking more critically about their balance sheets and regional banks worried about staying solvent, lending sources have also dried up. In this episode, we chat with Ron Kaplan about the challenges commercial real estate borrowers are facing and what can be done to overcome them.