The crew kicks things off with a fiery debate on NYC’s shifting political tides, unpacking Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary. They dive into what this means for commercial real estate, and whether being labeled a “socialist” still sparks fear or just change. From there, the gang shifts gears to explore the current state of CRE fundraising, dissecting who's still raising, where capital is flowing, and why LP sentiment might be turning a corner. Then it’s on to the evolving education landscape within the industry, as more professionals seek alternative pathways to level up their skills. The episode wraps with a laugh-out-loud round of Proptech Price is Right, where Brad and Nadine go head-to-head guessing recent funding rounds, some close, some wildly off.

Show Notes:

0:10: Intro

0:42: NYC housing implications of Zohan Mamdani's primary win

20:42: Current and forecasted state of fundraising within commercial real estate

27:25: Evolving trends in education within commercial real estate

38:45: Update from David Abrams, CEO of HILO

46:24: Proptech Price is Right!

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