Episode Details

Newmark’s President of Capital Markets, North America, Chad Lavender, breaks down the sector-by-sector changes that are redefining today’s capital markets. From the surge in data center demand to senior housing’s NOI outperformance and the resurgence of banks in lending, Chad share a well-defined read on where CRE capital is actually flowing, and why it matters heading into 2026.

Key Moments:

01:34 Chad Lavender's career journey

05:08 Overview of Newmark Capital Markets

07:35 Current trends in US CRE capital markets

16:40 Deep dive into alternative sectors

20:26 Healthcare and senior housing insights

25:19 Data centers and life sciences

31:39 Medical office, SFR, and BTR

36:35 Alternatives on the move and market structures

Resources Mentioned:

Chad Lavender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lavender-03551bb/

Newmark: https://www.nmrk.com/services/investor-solutions/capital-markets

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