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06/05/2026

Sondra Wenger, head of capital markets at KBS, will be in for the Elevate by Bisnow event. Elevate is Bisnow's annual meeting bringing together ’s investment and capital markets community with young professionals. Building connections and professional growth for future real estate leaders.

Don’t miss Sondra’s workshop sessions on Tuesday, June 9 where she will share insights on securing capital in today’s CRE market.

From Idea to Institutional Capital: How to Get a Yes
🗣️ 12:30p - 1:15p: Session I
🗣️ 2:15p - 3:00p: Session II
🗣️ 3:00p - 3:45p: Session III

We hope to see you there.

06/04/2026

Sondra Wenger, head of capital markets at KBS, sat down at Bisnow's Southern California CRE Finance Conference in to share her expertise on New Capital, New Models.

The conversation made one thing clear: capital has become more disciplined. A few key takeaways from Sondra's remarks:

🌟 Bifurcation by market continues to reign – Liquidity is flowing to institutional-quality
assets and experienced sponsors. Transitional and highly leveraged properties remain constrained.

🌟 Three areas are driving activity – 1. recapitalizations tied to the maturity wall, 2. private credit and structured positions, and 3. selective equity where pricing has reset and fundamentals hold.

🌟 Disciplined deals are getting done – Experienced sponsors with strong underwriting, a realistic basis and flexibility across the capital stack are closing transactions.

🌟 Private credit has become a core component, not a supplement – Flexibility comes with tighter structures, stronger control rights and higher costs, but speed and ex*****on certainty are the value-add.

🌟 California is still compelling – "California has something that nobody can take away from it: the weather and the intellectual capital… Never take California off your map.”

The panel proved to be a valuable discussion with Damian Gancman, Afshin Kateb, Evan Kinne, Alexander Stekler and Carrie Nikols. Thank you to Bisnow for bringing this group together.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Sondra Wenger, KBS head of capital markets, for being honored as one of GlobeSt.com’s 2026 Women of Influence recipients. 🎉

With 20+ years across equity, debt, joint ventures, fund formations and more than 50 investor presentations, Wenger has led $17B+ in investments across 50+ U.S. markets, bringing the kind of depth and adaptability that defines true leadership. She currently serves on the boards of New York Restoration Project and California South Co. a woman-owned development firm, and has been an active Urban Land Institute leader for more than a decade.

Her recognition underscores the importance of women leaders shaping the future of commercial real estate – driving innovation, performance and meaningful impact throughout the industry.

See the full list of winners 👉 https://www.globest.com/2026/04/13/our-women-of-influence-nominees-for-2026/

05/28/2026

CBRE has been appointed the exclusive leasing agent for 171 17th Street, a KBS property. This 510,268 square-foot, 21-story Class A office tower is located within Atlantic Station in Atlanta's Midtown submarket.

The building stands out for its floor-to-ceiling glass, and the world’s first LEED Silver Core & Shell certification, now holding LEED Gold for Operations and Maintenance, plus ENERGY STAR and WELL Health-Safety ratings (International WELL Building Institute - IWBI.

According to KBS’ SVP, Co-Managing Director of Investment Management Allen Aldridge, and investor manager of the property, "171 17th Street represents the type of institutionally owned, well-capitalized asset that continues to resonate with tenants despite broader challenges in the office sector. Its location within Atlantic Station, combined with strong sustainability credentials and a comprehensive amenity offering, aligns closely with evolving tenant preferences."

With walkable access; a robust amenity package including a conference center, café, EV charging, and MARTA shuttle proximity; and integration into Atlantic Station's retail, dining, and entertainment community, 171 17th Street is built for how tenants want to work today.

Learn more about this leasing appointment on our website: https://kbs.com/insights/prime-us-reit-and-kbs-appoint-cbre-as-the-exclusive-leasing-agent-for-510000-sf-midtown-atlanta-office-tower/

05/27/2026

Investors aren’t broadly rotating back into core in 2026; they’re staying selective and leaning into strategies that better price risk and offer more control over returns.

Here’s how it’s breaking down:
🌟 Core: Investors remain active, but highly selective - especially cautious in the workspace due to uneven performance and tougher underwriting.
🌟 Value-add & opportunistic: Seeing strong interest. Investors are favoring these strategies because pricing reflects uncertainty and there’s more room to create upside.
🌟 Logistics & data centers: Continue to attract core capital, but data centers require scale and deep expertise, narrowing the buyer pool.

“2026 feels like a market where experience matters more than ever. The ability to identify true ‘have’ assets and avoid the rest will drive strategy selection and performance,” says Robert Durand, evp of credit and capital solutions.

Read the full Q&A for more insights, and comment below where are you seeing the most opportunity right now? https://kbs.com/insights/capital-markets-lessons-from-2025-that-are-shaping-2026/

KBS identifies and manages office, multifamily, industrial, and retail real estate in top U.S. markets, delivering performance and lasting impact.

05/26/2026

According to CoStar Group, retail investment rose 27% year-over-year, reaching approximately $60 billion – a signal of renewed strength across key segments.

Fears of decline for brick-and-mortar have given way to a more durable market reality. Open-air neighborhood centers and grocery-anchored retail continue to lead leasing, driven by consistent foot traffic, everyday consumer demand, and their place within walkable, mixed-use communities.

Meanwhile, limited new supply and more selective leasing strategies are contributing to improved fundamentals, including backfilling vacancy and stabilizing rents.

Retail is evolving into a more purpose-driven sector, shaped by efficiency, convenience, and shifting consumer expectations.

Read the full breakdown here: https://kbs.com/insights/retail-reality-what-q4-2025-reveals-about-cre-market-strength-by-segment/

KBS identifies and manages office, multifamily, industrial, and retail real estate in top U.S. markets, delivering performance and lasting impact.

05/21/2026

KBS continues to deliver spaces where companies can grow and thrive. WeWork signs the first expansion since 2019 – signaling demand for flex institutional office space.

WeWork has signed a nearly 27,000 square feet expansion at KBS’ Legacy Town Center in North Dallas, doubling its footprint to more than 53,000 square feet across two floors.

The new workspace, expected to open in summer 2026, will feature enhanced amenities, modern design, and hospitality-driven environments designed to support businesses of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises.

According to Brett Merz, investment manager of Legacy Town Center and SVP/co-director of investment management at KBS, “6900 North Dallas Parkway exemplifies the kind of thoughtfully designed workplace that KBS continues to deliver for best-in-class tenants across the region. From its striking architectural presence and high-end interior finishes to the quality and cohesion of the overall environment, Legacy Town Center offers a polished, modern setting that supports how companies want to work today and into the future.”

With its premium design, central location, and dynamic business community, Legacy Town Center continues to stand out as a top-tier workspace destination. KBS is proud to support innovative tenants like WeWork while delivering thoughtfully designed workplaces that meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

Learn more about this expansion on our website: https://kbs.com/insights/wework-signs-nearly-27000-square-foot-expansion-at-legacy-town-center/

05/20/2026

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo the KBS way - together. 🪅

We gathered for an afternoon of Lotería (a Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo), festive food, drinks, and piñatas. It was a fun reminder of the sense of connection and community that makes KBS a special place to work.

Events like these reflect the collaborative culture that continues to bring our team together.

Here are some of the highlights 👇

05/19/2026

Across the U.S., performance in is increasingly shaped by asset differentiation, not sector-wide recovery.

Key segments to watch include , , , and , each evolving differently:

🛍️ Retail is stabilizing, but only where experience and convenience are built in.
🏠 Multifamily remains resilient as affordability constraints keep renter demand strong.
🏢 Workspace is recovering, driven by modern, amenity-rich spaces that support collaboration and talent.
🏭 Industrial continues to show long-term strength despite short-term shifts.

In today’s market, the winners aren’t sectors; they’re the right assets in the right locations.

Read the full blog article below, and see how select KBS properties in these sectors are positioned in today’s market: https://kbs.com/insights/which-commercial-real-estate-segments-are-gaining-the-most-momentum-in-the-u-s/