The biggest risk in multifamily right now isn’t oversupply, it’s misunderstanding the data. Jay Parsons joins CRE Exchange to discuss where public housing datasets fall short, why headline narratives around supply, rents, and defaults spread so quickly, and how investors should interpret conflicting signals as the market moves into its next phase.

Key moments

01:09 Jay Parsons' background and career

02:26 Evolving perspectives in rental housing

05:17 Supply and demand dynamics in multifamily housing

08:40 Demographic trends and housing preferences

11:36 Cost pressures and operational challenges

15:09 Interest rates and multifamily market impact

20:22 Affordability and nuances in rental housing

23:27 Historical context of housing affordability

25:00 Potential solutions to housing affordability

26:14 The role of GSEs in the housing market

28:51 Public vs. private data in housing

37:00 Misconceptions and myths in housing

40:50 Challenges in data collection and market segments

Resources mentioned

Jay Parsons: https://jayparsons.com/

The Rent Roll: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rent-roll-with-jay-parsons/id1770512765

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Newmark’s President of Capital Markets, North America, Chad Lavender, breaks down the sector-by-sector changes that are redefining today’s capital markets. From the surge in data center demand to senior housing’s NOI outperformance and the resurgence of banks in lending, Chad share a well-defined read on where CRE capital is actually flowing, and why it matters heading into 2026.

Key Moments:

01:34 Chad Lavender's career journey

05:08 Overview of Newmark Capital Markets

07:35 Current trends in US CRE capital markets

16:40 Deep dive into alternative sectors

20:26 Healthcare and senior housing insights

25:19 Data centers and life sciences

31:39 Medical office, SFR, and BTR

36:35 Alternatives on the move and market structures

Resources Mentioned:

Chad Lavender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lavender-03551bb/

Newmark: https://www.nmrk.com/services/investor-solutions/capital-markets

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The latest wave of delayed government data is finally in, and it’s helping the CRE community reestablish a clearer view of the economy heading into 2026. Join Omar and Cole as they interpret new banking, retail, PPI, and sentiment indicators, translating them into implications for capital availability, demand, and development pipelines.

Key Moments:

01:12 Quarterly Banking Profile insights

05:49 Commercial real estate lending trends

10:36 Retail sales and economic indicators

13:02 Producer Price Index analysis

15:07 Federal Reserve's Beige Book highlights

22:42 Consumer Confidence and GDP Nowcast

28:11 Upcoming data releases and final thoughts

Resources Mentioned:

FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile - https://www.fdic.gov/quarterly-banking-profile

US Bureau of Labor and Statistics Producer Price Index - https://www.bls.gov/pPI/

US Census Bureau Advance Retail Trade Report - https://www.census.gov/retail/sales.html

Federal Reserve Beige Book - https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/publications/beige-book-default.htm

The Conference Board US Consumer Confidence Index - https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/index.cfm

GDP Now - https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow

US Commercial Real Estate Transaction Analysis – Q3 2025 - https://www.altusgroup.com/insights/us-commercial-real-estate-transaction-analysis-q3-2025

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