This content was originally published by GlobeSt: “Finding Opportunities to Make Transactions Work in 2026” This year has brought a new wave of cautious optimism. Capital costs have reduced somewhat, and capital availability has improved. Institutional investors, however, are in a bit of a holding pattern. Many of them have capital tied up in… Read more
“Real Estate in a Changing World” Takes Place June 17–19, 2026 Chicago, IL, March 2, 2026—The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors, in partnership with its European CRE® Chapter, is hosting a premier international event June 17–19, 2026, in Amsterdam. Real estate investors, advisors, developers, economists, corporate real estate executives,… Read more
Although the year 2025 has come to an end, the impact of that year lives on within The Counselors of Real Estate through the vision, commitment, and enduring contributions of The Counselors’ 74th Chair, John J. Hentschel, CRE. John, a 36-year member of the Counselor organization, worked tirelessly to increase awareness of the CRE brand:… Read more
South Carolina’s John Baczewski, CRE® Named Global Chair Chicago, IL, January 5, 2026—The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors, has announced its 2026 leadership team, with John Baczewski, CRE, leading the 900-member group as Global Chair. Mr. Baczewski is president of Real Estate Fiduciary Services LLC in Summerville, SC…. Read more
Shea Shumpert is Only the Fourth Leader in the Organization’s 72-Year History CHICAGO, IL, JANUARY 2, 2026—The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors, has named Shea Shumpert president of the 72-year-old organization. Shumpert succeeds Mary Walker Fleischmann who led the group for 33 years. Formerly the Chief Administrative Officer, Shumpert… Read more
The Counselors of Real Estate® and its 1,000 credentialed real estate advisors have identified the current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on all sectors of real estate. The Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® are determined through broad membership polling, discussion, and debate. Now in its 14th year, this signature thought leadership… Read more
Chicago, IL, September 4, 2025 — Each year, The Counselors of Real Estate, an organization of carefully vetted commercial property advisers, identifies the top 10 issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate. These issues are chosen through broad membership polling, discussion and debate, and the list is curated to provide insights to real… Read more
Local Co-Chairs are Robert Pliska and Anthony Sanna Chicago, IL, August 29, 2025—The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of 900 commercial property advisors, will hold its annual conference at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit September 27-30, 2025. Approximately 200 real estate professionals from four continents are expected to attend. Robert Pliska, CRE,… Read more
This content was originally published by Bisnow: “The Counselors Of Real Estate’s Jim Costello On How Commercial Real Estate Is Faring So Far In 2025“ With inflation coming down and deal volume recovering, the start of 2025 was a “very favorable place to be,” said Jim Costello, chief economist at MSCI Real Assets research and chairman of The Counselors of… Read more
Maryland’s John Hentschel, CRE® Named Global Chair Chicago, IL, January 2, 2025—The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors, has announced its 2025 leadership team, with John Hentschel, CRE, leading the 1,000-member group as Global Chair. Owner and President of Hentschel Real Estate Services in Abingdon, Maryland, Mr. Hentschel is a… Read more
The Counselors of Real Estate®, established in 1953, is an international group of high profile professionals including members of prominent real estate, financial, legal and accounting firms as well as leaders of government and academia who provide expert, objective advice on complex real property situations and land-related matters. Membership is selective, extended by invitation only. The organization’s CRE® (Counselor of Real Estate) credential is granted to all members in recognition of superior problem solving ability in various areas of real estate counseling. For more information, contact The Counselors of Real Estate