In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc
NAI FMA Realty presents "In the CRE Vault", a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in commercial real estate. Our co-hosts, industry veterans Mike Ball and Marc Hausmann, will take you on a deep dive into the latest topics and trends shaping the industry.
Each episode, Mike and Marc will share their expertise and perspectives alongside a first-class line up of economic, city, and industry professionals, to provide valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to navigate the complex world of commercial real estate.
With a focus on real-world examples and practical advice, "In the CRE Vault" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to make informed decisions about commercial real estate. So, whether you're a seasoned investor, a business owner looking for space or simply curious about the industry, be sure to tune in and discover the insights you can use.
Episodes
44 episodes
Realistic Expectations: What CRE Is Really Like (S4:E16)
Everyone sees the closing photos. Few people see the months of work that happen before the deal ever gets done.In this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike & Marc, the guys pull back the curtain on what it's really like to be...
The Man Behind the Numbers: A Conversation with Dan Carmichael
Ever wonder who keeps the lights on, the budgets balanced, and everyone's computers from spontaneously combusting?This week, Mike and Marc welcome Dan Carmichael into the vault. As NAI FMA Realty's Vice President of Finance, Dan wears mo...
The Questions Brokers Hear Every Day
This week on In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc tackle the questions, myths, and misconceptions they hear all the time in commercial real estate.The guys pull answers from the NAI FMA Realty team — and not everyone always agrees, w...
AI Ate the Power Grid- What Do We Know About Data Centers
This week on In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc dive headfirst into the mysterious world of data centers — the giant, windowless buildings quietly powering AI, cloud computing, streaming, crypto, and basically everyone’s group chat.
Fiber, Fast Internet & Future-Proof Buildings with Matt Spethman of ALLO
This week on In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc sit down with Matt Spethman from ALLO Fiber to talk about what it takes to keep Lincoln connected — literally.Matt’s role is all about community partnerships, getting fiber in th...
Streetscapes & Shutdowns: Inside the O Street Project with Guests Tony Potthoff and Elizabeth Elliot
On this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the guys sit down with Tony Potthoff, President of Constructors Lincoln Inc., and Elizabeth Elliott, Director of Transportation and Utilities for the City of Lincoln, to talk abou...
Cap Rates, Interest Rates & Decision Paralysis (S4:E10)
This week on In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the team at NAI FMA Realty dives into one of the biggest topics in commercial real estate today: cap rates versus interest rates.With interest rates rising while cap rates remain...
Commission, Keys, and Confusion: What CRE Brokers Actually Do (S4:E9)
Commercial real estate agents: professional door unlockers? Commission collectors? People who magically know every property and every deal in town?Not exactly.On today’s episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, we’re...
Lincoln’s Choice 2026: Celebrating Community, Clients, and a CRE Legacy (S4:E8)
NAI FMA Realty was voted 2026 Journal Star Lincoln’s Choice Award winner for Best Commercial Real Estate Company, and we’re cracking open the vault to talk about what that really means.This episode features Alexandra “Alex” Cassidy, Vice...
Trust But Verify: The Art of CRE Due Diligence
In this week’s episode of In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc from NAI FMA Realty dive into the real-world art of due diligence—aka the “tire kicking” phase where deals either get stronger… or fall apart.From 30-day timelines...
No Two Days the Same: Inside Property Management with Aaron Peregrine (S4:E6)
This week we sit down with Aaron Peregrine from NAI FMA Realty—and let’s just say, his career path didn’t exactly follow a straight line… unless that line ran through a commercial kitchen in Chicago first.Aaron grew up in Lincoln, took h...
Investment Pitfalls: What First-Time CRE Buyers Get Wrong
This week on In the CRE Vault with Mike & Marc, the team at NAI FMA Realty breaks down the investment pitfalls that can catch even experienced buyers off guard.From tenant stability to the realities of unpaid rent, we dig in...
Big City Burnout? Look to Tertiary Markets (S4:E4)
This week on In the CRE Vault with Mike & Marc, the team at NAI FMA Realty dives into one of the most overlooked opportunities in commercial real estate: investing in tertiary markets.While primary markets are crowded and in...
We Asked AI If It’s Taking Our Jobs… It Said ‘It Depends" (S4E3)
This week, we’re joined by our very own Kari Knoedler—now officially the office AI expert (yes, she took a class, so it’s legit).We dive into how AI is actually being used every day in commercial real estate—from cranking out ma...
Lincoln CRE Market Report: Industrial’s Hot, Retail’s Boring, Office is Upgrading (S4:E2)
In this episode, we crack open our annual Lincoln CRE Market Report—the one we obsessively track all year so you don’t have to. We dig into the trends behind absorption, sale prices, and what’s really happening in office, industrial, and retail...
We Went to Vegas… for CRE Research (S4:1)
Mike and Marc just got back from the NAI Global Convention in Las Vegas, and this episode of In the CRE Vault is a recap of what they learned—and maybe a little of what happened after the sessions ended.They dive into how being ...
New Season, New Market Reality (S4:Intro)
Season 4 is officially underway!After a short break, Mike and Marc are back in the studio to kick off the new season of In the CRE Vault. In this quick opener, they talk about where the commercial real estate market stands today...
Recap of Cap Rates (S3:E8)
Ever heard your broker throw around the term cap rate and nodded along like you totally knew what it meant? Yeah… we’ve all been there.In this classic episode from Season 1, Mike and Marc break down what a cap rate actually is (...
Out of Office, But Not Out of Reach (S3:E7)
You know what’s harder than landing a new client? Keeping the one you already have from bolting because your voicemail says, “Out of office until further notice.” In this episode, Mike and Marc get real about customer service in commercial real...
Not Lawyers, Just Lease Nerds (With Monster Stories) (S3:E6)
This week, Mike and Marc crack open the mysterious, often misunderstood world of commercial leases—aka that stack of legal paper that decides who pays to fix the HVAC and whether you’re allowed to hang your neon llama sign.They’...
The Art of the Rep (And the Rep Fails) (S3:E5)
Strap in and hold on to your listing agreements, folks—Mike and Marc are back in the vault, cracking open some of the realest real estate truths around buyer/seller and landlord/tenant representation. What’s the agent’s actual job in e...
Counting Cap Rates (and Chicks) Before They Hatch (S3:E4)
Cap rates: they’re stuck, they’re weird, and they’re making commercial real estate sloooow. In this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the guys dive into the upside-down world where interest rates are high, cap rates are l...
Today’s Office Market: Watercooler Talk & Wallet Shock (SE:E3)
Remember when you could build out an office without needing a second mortgage? Yeah, us too. In this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the guys tackle the slow but not-so-sad state of the office market — where costs are u...
Mike and Marc on Retail Therapy (S3:E2)
Retail’s holding steady, and so are Mike’s chickens — both thriving in their own way. In this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the guys dive into the current retail real estate market, breaking down what’s hot, what’s ho...
We’re Back! Chickens, Tariffs, and the Lincoln Industrial Lowdown (S3:E1)
After a brief hiatus, In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc is back in business — and we’re kicking off with a cluck! In this light-hearted and insightful return, Mike and Marc dish out a full recap of the Lincoln, Nebraska industrial re...