Inside the Deal, a CRE Podcast by Berkadia®

What's Really Happening in Multifamily Right Now: Part 2

Ernie Katai continues his conversation with rental housing economist Jay Parsons for a deeper look at the forces shaping today's multifamily market. He discusses the impa

What's Really Happening in Multifamily Right Now: Part 1

In this episode, Ernie Katai sits down with rental housing economist Jay Parsons to examine the multifamily market at the midpoint of 2026. Their conversation explores ho

The Evolution of Student Housing: Elevated Amenities, Tougher Deals

On this episode of Inside the Deal, we sit down with Brian Bobek of Vesper Holdings and Berkadia's Aaron Moll to break down the rapid evolution of the student housing mar

The Deal That Almost Died: Perseverance Turns a "No" into a Big Win

In the high-stakes world of hospitality, closing a multi-million-dollar deal is rarely a straight path—it's a test of resilience, perseverance, strategy, and mental endur

Peaks, Platforms, and Partnerships: Matt Ferrari on PXV and Berkadia

In this special episode of Inside the Deal, recorded at Berkadia's 2026 National Production Meeting in Orlando, Florida, host Ernie Katai and Senior Managing Director Mit

The State of CRE: 2025 in Review and 2026 Forecast

Ernie welcomes Berkadia's Mike Miner and Josh Bodin to take a look back at the top deals from 2025, how the CRE market shifted, and what the industry should prepare for i

Investing in the Future of Senior Living Communities

Berkadia explores the fast-growing senior living sector and how Berkadia and its partners have successfully combined strong investment performance and a commitment to hig

Special Edition: Berkadia CEO Justin Wheeler Talks Legacy, Leadership, and Future

In this episode, Berkadia CEO Justin Wheeler takes us back to the very beginning of the company, sharing the story of how Berkadia was formed, the values that have shaped

Financing a Market Rate to Affordable Housing Conversion

Berkadia breaks down the substantial rehabilitation financing of Indigo Apartments in Clearwater, Florida. Berkadia's Tim Leonhard and Sam Caspert of Sunrise Affordable d

Financing the Substantial Rehabilitation of an Age-Restricted Property in Santa Monica, CA

Berkadia dives into the financing secured for the substantial rehabilitation of Westminster Towers, a 285-unit, age-restricted property in Santa Monica, California. In th

Breaking Down HUD 221(d)(4): Financing a Planned Class A Multifamily Property

Berkadia dives into the construction financing for the planned 307-unit, Class A Icon Apartment Homes in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia's

Rescuing $700M CMBS Refinancing of a Multifamily Portfolio

Berkadia was presented with multiple distressed properties—but instead of backing away, they partnered with the right experts to turn things around. In this episode, Erni