
Setting the Record Straight: WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall Debunks the Misconceptions of Today's CRE Landscape
05/17/24 • 41 min
With a "personal vendetta against Chicken Little," WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall debunks misconceptions about today’s CRE landscape. This episode highlights the resilience of banking relationships during economic stress, high inflation, and last year's bank upheavals. Beardall’s candid commentary, including his plane crash survival, offers insights on leadership and connectivity. Learn about economic indicators, the Fed's balancing act, and promising regions for real estate investments. Don't miss this episode!
With a "personal vendetta against Chicken Little," WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall debunks misconceptions about today’s CRE landscape. This episode highlights the resilience of banking relationships during economic stress, high inflation, and last year's bank upheavals. Beardall’s candid commentary, including his plane crash survival, offers insights on leadership and connectivity. Learn about economic indicators, the Fed's balancing act, and promising regions for real estate investments. Don't miss this episode!
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Peaks & Portfolios - Setting the Record Straight: WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall Debunks the Misconceptions of Today's CRE Landscape
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Welcome to Peaks and Portfolios presented by PEG Companies , your go-to podcast for all things commercial real estate investment . I'm Rachel oh , and together we're diving into current events , trends , issues and opportunities impacting the CRE investment space , from dissecting the latest market moves to sharing insights on today's commercial real estate landscape . It's time to maximize
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