In this riveting episode of "Commercially Speaking," hosts Bo Barron, CCIM, and Timmy Barron, ADHD, welcome Lonnie Hendry from the renowned CRE podcast TreppWire to dissect the evolving Commercial Real Estate (CRE) landscape for 2024. Amidst a tumultuous week of mass layoffs from giants like PayPal, UPS, and American Airlines, this episode delves into the potential repercussions for the CRE market and uncovers silver linings for savvy investors. Lonnie sheds light on the multifaceted reasons behind the recent layoffs, discussing whether they signal a systemic issue leading to a hard landing recession or are merely a market correction. The conversation takes a hopeful turn as Lonnie identifies emerging opportunities for CRE investors, particularly in office spaces within major cities and multifamily housing, where innovative strategies could redefine profitability in a post-pandemic world. Bo and Timmy, with their trademark blend of expertise and humor, explore how these shifts could shape investment strategies. They discuss the transformation of office buildings with high-class amenities and speculate on the future demand for in-office work, providing invaluable insights for investors looking to navigate the uncertainties of the CRE market in 2024. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities in CRE investment, where humor meets expertise, only on "Commercially Speaking." Connect with Lonnie Hendry: @lonnie_cre on X (Twitter) TreppWire Podcast: Email: [email protected] Listen: https://www.trepp.com/the-treppwire-podcast TreppTalk Daily Newsletter: https://www.trepp.com/subscribe-trepptalk ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Start 00:34 - Lonnie Hendry | TrippWire Podcast 06:31 - Immaculate Disinflation? 08:40 - Hard vs Soft Landing 11:12 - Recession Looms: This Week’s Mass Layoffs 16:26 - 2024 Predictions 21:19 - Hotels 26:50 - 10 year treasury and CRE Interest Rates 31:05 - Pockets of Opportunity in 2024 35:16 - Office Innovation 42:07 - Pop Quiz 📒Show Notes📒 🎉Join the party, stay informed, access bonus content, the blog and more: tinyurl.com/CRE-Podcast-sign-up Youtube: www.youtube.com/@CommerciallySpeaking Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commercially-speaking/id1680750330 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commerciallyspeaking Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad036303-414c-4e30-9e89-768d30ed3ffb/commercially-speaking Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYWQ2OTY2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw 📲 Connect with us: Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commerciallyspeaking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerciallyspeaking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerciallyspeaking Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@commerciallyspeaking Twitter: https://twitter.com/comspeakpod Newsletter: https://barron-commercial-group.ck.page/keep-me-informed Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets. For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.com Timmy is an actor, comedian, writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron Subscribe and listen to Commercially Speaking Here: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commerciallyspeaking/message