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Capital Markets

Unrivaled access and uncommon insights, to drive better returns
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Relentlessly focused on long-term value 

Around the world and across asset classes, our Capital Markets advisors deliver intelligent capital strategies that drive better outcomes — every deal, every time. 

We connect clients with unrivaled access to active capital sources, delivering creative solutions that drive better returns. Beyond any single transaction, we build relationships that endure through cycles, across continents and over time. That's why more investors are turning to us as their advisor of choice. Our deep understanding of U.S. market dynamics positions us to navigate the complexities of commercial real estate investment with precision and expertise.

What Sets Us Apart

Access to Active Capital

No matter what the market conditions, we have deep relationships with active capital across the globe to maximize value for our clients. Our extensive network includes institutional investors, private equity funds, REITs, and high-net-worth individuals who are actively seeking quality investment opportunities in the U.S.

Creative Capital Solutions

With a deep bench of capital sources, complex structuring experience and access to a full spectrum of financial services, we create bespoke solutions across all asset classes to give our clients an edge. From traditional acquisitions to sale-leasebacks, joint ventures, and forward funding arrangements, we structure deals that align with your specific objectives and market conditions.

Research & Insights

Our insights support our clients in navigating the cycles through market attractiveness, modeling and forecasting analysis. We thoughtfully advise by interpreting the structural changes happening across the built environment, including the evolution of workplace dynamics, e-commerce impacts on retail, and the growth of logistics infrastructure across America.

Proprietary Investor Data & Technology

Our advisors combine data, intelligence and local market knowledge in our proprietary investor-focused technology platforms to enhance the performance of investments and make smart decisions for the future, for any asset type across the globe.

Market Leadership & Recognition

Our track record spans the most active markets across America, from gateway cities like to high-growth secondary markets including. Whether facilitating landmark sales, arranging creative financing, or executing complex recapitalizations, we help clients seize opportunities and shape what comes next in their investment journey.

Specialization

Industry-Focused Service Portfolio



Office


We provide strategic guidance for office investors navigating this transformation, from core CBD properties to suburban flex spaces and mixed-use developments. Our team understands the nuances of different metropolitan markets, from the established financial districts of New York and San Francisco to emerging tech hubs in Austin and Nashville. We help clients identify value-add opportunities, reposition assets for modern tenants, and capitalize on the flight-to-quality trend driving demand for premium office spaces.


Industrial


We specialize in identifying and executing transactions across the full spectrum of industrial assets, from last-mile distribution centers in dense urban markets to large-scale fulfillment facilities and manufacturing sites. Our expertise spans emerging markets like the  and established logistics corridors along major transportation networks. We understand the critical factors driving industrial investment success, including proximity to population centers, transportation infrastructure, labor availability, and evolving tenant requirements for modern, efficient facilities. 

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Land & Development


We provide comprehensive advisory services for land investors, from raw land acquisition to entitled development sites and build-to-suit opportunities. Our expertise covers residential development sites in high-growth markets, mixed-use opportunities in transit-oriented locations, and industrial land in strategic logistics corridors. We help clients evaluate development feasibility, understand local regulatory environments, and structure transactions that optimize risk-adjusted returns throughout the development cycle. 

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Retail


We guide retail investors through this dynamic environment, focusing on assets that demonstrate resilience and adaptability. Our expertise encompasses neighborhood shopping centers anchored by essential services, experiential retail destinations, and mixed-use properties that combine retail with residential or office components. We understand the importance of location fundamentals, tenant mix optimization, and the growing demand for retail properties that serve as community gathering places. Our team helps clients identify opportunities in both traditional retail formats and emerging concepts that cater to changing consumer expectations. 

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Services

Investment Services



Agency Leasing 

Maximize your property's income potential with our comprehensive Agency Leasing services. Our leasing professionals understand tenant requirements and market dynamics to secure optimal lease terms and maintain high occupancy rates. 

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Asset Services 

Enhance property performance and value through our integrated Asset Services. We provide strategic asset management, property operations, and performance optimization to maximize your investment returns. 

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Project & Development Services 

Navigate complex development projects with our Project & Development Services. From site selection to project delivery, we ensure your development initiatives meet timeline, budget, and quality objectives. 

Learn more about Project & Development Services 


Valuation & Advisory 

Make informed investment decisions with our Valuation & Advisory expertise. Our certified professionals provide accurate valuations, market analysis, and strategic advisory services to support your investment strategy. 

Learn more about Valuation & Advisory

Team

Miles Treaster
Miles Treaster

President, Americas Capital Markets


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Research

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Article • Investment / Capital Markets

Market Matters: Exploring Real Estate Investment Conditions & Trends

Explore current conditions, short-term developments and long-term economic trends so you can better understand their impact on the real estate investing environment.
11/24/2025
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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

​​Top Trends Across Cushman & Wakefield’s Multifamily Portfolio​

Our three primary indicators of apartment demand suggest a relatively strong fourth quarter ahead.
Sam Tenenbaum • 10/29/2025
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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

U.S. Student Housing Trends and Valuation Indices

Dive into the evolving dynamics of enrollment, rent performance, investment activity, and valuation benchmarks across the nation. 
10/27/2025
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Research • Valuation

Industrial / Logistics Investor Outlook

Cushman & Wakefield Valuation & Advisory’s Logistics & Industrial Practice Group periodically surveys investors regarding their decision-making processes in selecting overall capitalization rates. In this report, we present our latest results, followed by recent industrial market highlights.  
Mike Schaeffer • 10/20/2025
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Podcast • Economy

Cushman & Wakefield: Multifamily Minute

Experts from Cushman & Wakefield dive deep into the dynamic world of multifamily commercial real estate.
Sam Tenenbaum • 10/17/2025
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

Optimizing the Investor Lifecycle

Discover how to embed sustainability across the entire investor lifecycle—acquisition, development, operations and exit.
Rachel Schiftan • 10/2/2025
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Article • Government / Public Sector

Navigating Tariffs in Real Estate Development: Protecting Projects and Investments

Tariffs on construction materials can create serious challenges for tenants, developers and investors alike. Rising costs, extended lead times, and regulatory uncertainty can quickly derail even the most carefully planned projects.
James Bohnaker • 9/30/2025
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Research • Workplace

Experience per Square Foot

Our Total Workplace Research & Innovation Team provides the latest trends in the dynamic commercial real estate industry.
8/26/2025
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Research • Economy

Midpoint 2025 | U.S. Economic & CRE Outlook

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the commercial real estate landscape continues to evolve in response to shifting economic forces, dynamic investor preferences and changing occupier demands.
Rebecca Rockey • 6/9/2025
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Research • Government / Public Sector

USAID Funding Freeze: Implications for DC Metro Office Market

The impact of Executive Order 14169, Reevaluating and Realigning U.S. Foreign Aid, is particularly pronounced in the DMV region, where numerous organizations rely on USAID funding.
Nathan Edwards • 3/13/2025
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Research • Economy

​​10 Critical Questions for 2025

CRE is set for a transformative 2025. From potential tariffs at U.S. ports to rising demand for multifamily properties, each sector faces unique challenges and opportunities.
Kevin Thorpe • 1/2/2025
Inflation Impacting CRE
Research • Economy

How Inflation is Impacting CRE Occupiers

For commercial real estate occupiers—the businesses and organizations that lease and own the real estate they occupy—rising costs have a range of implications.
Rebecca Rockey • 6/8/2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A capital markets team specializes in facilitating the flow of investment capital into commercial real estate transactions. We support investors by providing access to active capital sources, structuring creative financing solutions, and delivering market intelligence that drives better investment outcomes. Our team combines deep local market knowledge with global capital relationships to help clients buy, sell, and finance commercial properties across all asset classes.

New investors should start by understanding their investment objectives, risk tolerance, and capital requirements. We guide new entrants through market education, opportunity identification, and due diligence processes specific to US commercial real estate. Our team helps newcomers navigate regulatory requirements, understand market dynamics, and connect with appropriate capital sources. We recommend starting with markets and asset classes that align with your expertise while building relationships with experienced local partners.

We leverage our proprietary technology platforms, extensive market intelligence, and deep capital relationships to identify opportunities that match client investment criteria. Our process includes comprehensive market analysis, property evaluation, and financial modeling to assess investment potential. For financing, we maintain relationships with a broad spectrum of lenders including banks, insurance companies, debt funds, and government-sponsored enterprises to secure optimal financing terms for each transaction.

Commercial real estate analysis in the US involves evaluating multiple factors including location fundamentals, property condition, lease structures, market comparables, and financial performance. We analyze local economic indicators, demographic trends, supply and demand dynamics, and regulatory environments that impact property values. Our analysis also considers US-specific factors such as tax implications, environmental regulations, and market liquidity to provide comprehensive investment recommendations.

We maintain expertise in federal, state, and local regulations affecting commercial real estate investment including environmental compliance, zoning requirements, tax considerations, and disclosure obligations. Our team monitors economic indicators, Federal Reserve policy impacts, and market cycles that influence investment timing and strategy. We help clients navigate complex regulatory environments while optimizing their investment structures for tax efficiency and compliance with US real estate investment requirements.

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