Entries by Shelley Cernel

Turning Portfolio Data Into Performance: How CRE Leaders Can Leverage AI

Commercial real estate (CRE) is navigating one of its most complex periods in decades. Between fluctuating interest rates, evolving investor demands, and operational pressure across portfolios, the challenge for leadership isn’t just managing assets — it’s managing information.  A recent study found that 88% of owners and investors have started piloting AI, yet only 5% […]

AI in Your Pocket: Why CRE Leaders Need Insights on the Go

In commercial real estate (CRE), speed isn’t just an advantage; it’s a requirement. Market conditions change daily. Debt terms shift overnight. Investor expectations evolve in real time. Yet, too often, executives are forced to make decisions while disconnected from their data—on planes, in meetings, or between property tours.  That disconnect is no longer acceptable.  AI […]

You Thought ChatGPT Was Built for CRE — It Wasn’t

When ChatGPT exploded onto the scene, commercial real estate (CRE) teams, like professionals across nearly every industry, immediately asked the question: Can this help me manage my business better?  The answer seemed obvious. A natural language tool that can write emails, summarize documents, and generate insights? Perfect for an industry drowning in spreadsheets, loan agreements, […]

From Data Leaks to Costly Mistakes: The Risks of Using Generic AI in CRE Strategy

Generative AI has quickly shifted from being a curiosity to an everyday business tool. According to McKinsey’s latest global survey, nearly 8 in 10 organizations are now using AI in at least one area of their business, and adoption is still accelerating. Commercial real estate (CRE) is no exception. Owners, lenders, and advisors are experimenting […]

AI in Action: 5 Real-World Use Cases for CRE Teams

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from theory to practice in commercial real estate (CRE). What was once an abstract concept reserved for tech firms and data scientists is now an everyday tool for owners, operators, and capital markets professionals. In a sector where margins are thin, decisions are complex, and timing is everything, the […]

From Cap Rates to Capital Stacks: Why Generic AI Falls Short for CRE

In commercial real estate (CRE), every decision has long-term consequences. A mistimed refinance, a mispriced cap, or a misaligned capital stack can erode returns and compromise your strategic position. Whether you’re structuring debt, forecasting cashflow, or navigating interest rate risk, the key to success is making the right call at the right time—armed with the […]

From Data Chaos to Deal Confidence: How AI Transforms CRE Refinance Strategy

In commercial real estate (CRE), debt management decisions and refinance strategy are rarely straightforward. Fixed-rate loans that appear secure on the surface can carry hidden risks as market conditions shift, amortization schedules change, or property-level strategies evolve. Historically, evaluating these nuances required weeks of manual data collection, spreadsheet modeling, and iterative scenario testing. Today, artificial […]

5 Ways AI Helps You Prepare for the Next Market Cycle

Market cycles are inevitable—but being caught off guard is not. Success in commercial real estate (CRE) about preparing for the inevitable inflection points: when liquidity tightens, valuations reset, or macro conditions force portfolio strategy to pivot.  For decades, that kind of preparation relied on experience, established analytical methods, and slower-moving financial models. Today, artificial intelligence […]

How AI is Reshaping CRE Portfolio Management

The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is undergoing a massive shift in how decisions are made. Spreadsheets, manual reporting, and disjointed systems have long been the norm — but they’re no longer sustainable in a fast-moving environment where timing, accuracy, and insight are everything. Today’s leading CRE operators are embracing AI to move from reactive […]