Episode Details

On this final episode of 2025, NAIOP’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Aquiles Suarez joins the podcast to break down a historic year for commercial real estate policy. From the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – securing permanent tax provisions like 100% bonus depreciation and the 20% pass-through deduction – to emerging priorities such as adaptive reuse and energy infrastructure, Suarez shares insights on what these wins mean for long-term stability and CRE investment. He also looks ahead to 2026, discussing the political dynamics shaping future legislation and why educating lawmakers remains a critical challenge. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2025.