Icons Panel: 2025 Forecast & Lessons for Young Professionals (#124)

Member Testimonials Kevin Dean Colin Thomas Panelists’ Previous Episode Links with Bios

• Toby Bozzuto
• Vicki Davis
• Henry Fonvielle
• Bob Murphy
• Lacy Rice

Show Notes

• John Coe welcomes attendees and introduces the session agenda, highlighting member briefings and a panel discussion. (5:00)
• Kevin Dean’s Journey (00:05:30)
  • Kevin shares his experiences in the real estate community and the value of peer relationships and learning opportunities.
• Access and Collaboration (00:07:30)
  • Colin Thomas emphasizes the importance of access to peers and collaborative problem-solving within the real estate community.
• Panel Discussion Introduction (00:09:30)
  • John introduces the panel discussion topics: the 2025 real estate market forecast and advice for young professionals.
• 2025 Real Estate Market Trends (00:10:30)
  • Bob Murphy and Lacy Rice discuss anticipated trends in the DC real estate market, focusing on office space and demographic changes.
• Demographics and Employment Challenges (00:11:15)
  • Lacy discusses how demographics and employment trends will impact the DC real estate market moving forward.
• Multifamily Sector Insights (00:13:30)
  • Toby Bozzuto shares insights on the multifamily sector and the impact of capital flow on acquisitions and developments.
• Baby Boomer Retirement Trends (00:15:50)
  • Vicki Davis discusses the implications of baby boomers retiring and their effect on the housing market and demographics.
• Home Ownership Trends (00:17:50)
  • Vicki explores trends in home ownership, noting a shift towards suburban living over urban buying.
• Retail Market Dynamics (00:18:20)
  • Henry Fonvielle discusses the strength of suburban shopping centers and the challenges facing urban retail environments in DC.
• Suburban Ret...