“Owning a home used to be the crux of the American dream, and while many still consider it a rite of passage, a lot of people are opting to rent for longer because they can’t afford to buy a place of their own. Even people who can afford to buy homes are choosing leases over mortgages, often because they want a flexible, low-maintenance lifestyle, or want to invest their money somewhere other than real estate." --Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather

According to MBA’s Quarterly Mortgage Debt Outstanding Report, total commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by 3.7% year-over-year, rising from $4.62 trillion in Q4 2023 to $4.79 trillion in Q4 2024. This growth reflects continued investment in commercial real estate, with sector-specific variations in debt allocation.

Succession planning is a critical piece of career growth and organizational success—but what does it really take to move up and prepare for leadership? And what do executive leaders recognize when they are looking at their team? Join us for an insightful discussion that explores this topic from two key perspectives: