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CRE Investment Outlook with Chris Lee, Head of Real Estate Americas at KKR With market uncertainty, higher interest rates, and rising cap rates, many CRE investors are wondering whether to sit on the sidelines or get active. Chris Lee, Partner at global investment firm KKR and Head of Americas for the firm’s real estate business, isn’t waiting around. On the latest Walker Webcast, he joined Willy to discuss CRE valuation drivers, asset class performance, his thoughts on back-to-office vs. remote work, the state of the labor markets, the power of mentorship, and so much more. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Key Points In The Webcast: 02:17 Willy welcomes Chris Lee 04:54 Is it time to invest? 08:37 What drives the market now 10:34 The state of CMBS and equity 13:32 Credit, office spaces, and hybrid work 19:18 More leases from the tech industry 21:39 Should outsourcing be an option? 23:50 Changes needed in logistics 26:12 Real estate demand and research 31:27 How the labor market is affecting rates 34:05 Trends in multifamily, SFR, and BFR 37:44 What to expect when raising funds 41:45 Diversity of capital flows 44:54 Implications of the China-Taiwan geopolitics 48:15 Chris’ experience in excellence 50:50 More opportunities for minorities 55:25 The importance of mentorship GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: / @walkerdunlop » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines.