Peaks & Portfolios
Market volatility.
Geopolitical tensions.
Regulatory changes.
Interest rate fluctuations.
Rising construction costs.
Tightening debt markets.
The list continues…
Navigate the rugged terrain of today's ever-evolving commercial real estate investment landscape with a 360° view from the top. Peaks & Portfolios: Presented by PEG Companies summits a new peak each week, exploring current events and headlines, trends, issues, and opportunities impacting the CRE investment space. Scale to new heights in your investment journey with host Rachel Oh and leading experts as they trek toward the promise of prosperous portfolios here in the Mountain West region and beyond.
Tune in now and elevate your CRE investment game!
Episodes
17 episodes
The ROI of Art in Architecture: Designing for Better Returns
Years ago, a young sculptor named Jory Morgan Walker helped shape the design of iconic Las Vegas landmarks like the Luxor, Paris, and Mandalay Bay through his fine arts expertise. Today, that same classically trained artist leads one of the Wes...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:14
2025 Economic Outlook: Insights from Cushman & Wakefield
From a new presidential administration to surging demand for data centers, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. In this episode, we sit down with James Bohnaker, Senior Economist at Cushman & Wakefield, for an economic outlook with insi...
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Episode 16
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41:28
Building Through Bonds: Innovative Financing Strategies in Real Estate
Explore the evolving dynamics of debt and financing in real estate investment with insights from Brad Andrus, Founding Partner of Bridge Investment Group, and Lauro Garcia, Senior Vice President / Managing Director for Stern Brothers. Andrus sh...
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35:30
Office Exodus: Tackling Double-Digit Vacancies and Negative Absorption
With double-digit vacancies that are the worst on record in many markets, commercial real estate investors are faced with the challenge of navigating negative absorption in the office sector. While the Mountain West region has acted as a buffer...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:31
Impact Investing: Leveraging Tax Credits for Affordable Housing
Can innovative urban development turn the tide on housing scarcity? Through an engaging discussion on public-private partnerships and debunking myths of unattractive low-income housing, we explore tax credits and other effective tools for struc...
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Episode 13
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44:50
Soaring Insurance Costs: When Will Investors Find Relief?
Since 2016, the CRE insurance market has faced turbulence due to natural disasters and rising capital costs. This week's episode with Ted Brown, President and Partner at Lockton Companies, breaks down the impact of skyrocketing insurance rates ...
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Episode 12
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47:18
Why Utah's Real Estate Market Is Booming
Get the scoop on Utah’s booming real estate market with Peaks and Portfolios. Join Kip Paul, Michael King, and JT Redd from Cushman & Wakefield as they share insights on growth and investment opportunities along the Wasatch Front. Lea...
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Episode 11
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40:49
How AI is Revolutionizing Commercial Real Estate
What if your next real estate decision could be guided by AI? Tune in as we explore game-changing innovations in Prop Tech. Discover how advancements make property management seamless, from virtual tours to app-based laundry systems and v...
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Episode 10
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50:38
Hot off the Press: An Analysis of CBRE's New American Cities Report
The urban landscape is evolving, responding to societal changes, economic pressures, and the global pandemic. Insights from leaders like Julie Whelan of CBRE are invaluable. CBRE's new report reveals the intricacies of urban transformatio...
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Episode 9
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41:53
Riding the Wave of Opportunity with Newly Appointed PEG Companies Co-CEO Garett Bjorkman
In this episode, newly appointed PEG Companies Co-CEO Garett Bjorkman explores modern financial landscapes shaping new investment opportunities. We discuss how private credit firms address banks' liquidity gaps in transitional real estate...
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Episode 8
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31:24
Setting the Record Straight: WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall Debunks the Misconceptions of Today's CRE Landscape
With a "personal vendetta against Chicken Little," WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall debunks misconceptions about today’s CRE landscape. This episode highlights the resilience of banking relationships during economic stress, high inflation, an...
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Episode 7
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41:10
Build-for-Rent Boom: Navigating The Rise of Purpose-Built Single-Family Rentals
Amid a U.S. housing shortage and a shift toward rental living, build-for-rent (BFR) is the fastest-growing sector in commercial real estate. This week, David Bourne, Director of Investments at PEG Companies, explores how BFR is redefining...
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Episode 6
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29:17
Workspace to Homeplace: The Rise of Office Conversions and How to Pull Them Off
This episode explores a groundbreaking algorithm that could convert a third of office buildings into residential housing. Gensler Principal Steven Paynter discusses assessing convertibility based on location, age, and architecture. We del...
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Episode 5
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47:12
A Guide to JVing the Right Way
Passionate about multifamily real estate, Mandy McAllister, CEO of GoBundance Women, left medical sales for financial independence and to help others do the same. This episode highlights her joint-venture partnerships strategy, crucial to...
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Episode 4
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39:27
Decoding the Debt Markets: Lessons Learned from Financial Crises of the Past
Learn to leverage debt strategically with Devin Jolley, debt markets expert and President of Davidson Companies. Jolley shares his experience navigating financial upheavals from the Great Financial Crisis to COVID-19. Discover how past cr...
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Episode 3
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45:24
The State of the Economy: Insights and Predictions with CBRE's Global Chief Economist
Join CBRE Global Chief Economist Richard Barkham on Peaks & Portfolios: Presented by PEG Companies, as he explores 2023's unexpected economic strength and its implications for 2024. Discover how government interventions and stimulus m...
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Episode 2
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