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
37 episodes
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...
Common Mistakes in the Leasing Process (S2:E2)
In this week's episode of In The CRM Vault Marc and Mike talk about the common mistakes they see clients make in the leasing process and how to avoid them. Listeners get a brief description of five things that tenants commonly overlook wh...
What's Happening Downtown with Special Guest Todd Ogden, President & CEO Downtown Lincoln Association
This week's SEASON 2 PREMIER episode features Todd Ogden, President & CEO of the Downtown Lincoln Association (DLA). Listeners get to hear about what DLA does for the community and get the inside scoop about some exciting big projects...
The Pros and Cons of NNN, Gross, & Modified Gross Leases (S1:E17)
In this week's episode, Mike and Marc explain the differences between NNN, Gross, and Modified Gross leases. They give a detailed breakdown of what the additional monthly expenses that tenants and landlords should expect for each lease ty...
Bo Jones, Owner of Tru-Built Construction, Talks About the Construction Industry
Bo Jones, owner of Tru-Built Construction and CEO of TRADEGAMZ, joins Mike Ball and Marc Hausmann for a discussion about the construction industry. They discuss current projects and the changing demand for construction. Bo is also t...
How Facility Maintenance Protects Your Asset with Special Guest Shawn Herzog, Senior Vice President of Facilities Maintenance at NAI FMA Realty
In this week's episode, Mike and Marc welcome Shawn Herzog, Senior Vice President of Facilities Maintenance at NAI FMA Realty for a discussion about facilities management for a commercial building. Shawn explains the role maintenance has ...
The Role of the Salesperson & Their Responsibility to the Client (S1:E14)
In this week's episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, they discuss the relationship between a salesperson and their client. The episode begins with a description of the roles of a broker and a salesperson. They then explain...
Special Guest Steve Glenn Shares His Experiences as an Investor and Developer (S1:E13)
In this week's episode, Mike and Marc get the honor of interviewing an experienced commercial real estate investor and developer, Steve Glenn. Steve shares his experiences with rising interest rates and the challenges those create for lev...