The commercial real estate market never stands still, and keeping up shouldn't feel complicated. Market Minutes is a quarterly podcast hosted by Chaim Karpel of Peakhill Capital that offers clear, data-driven insights into commercial real estate, commercial mortgage lending, and investment trends across the U.S. and Canada.
Each episode brings together leading industry experts to unpack current market conditions, financing trends, and the opportunities and strategies that matter most to investors, developers, and lenders.
New episodes every quarter. Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
How CMHC Changes Are Shaping Commercial Real Estate | Episode 12
On this episode of Market Minutes, Chaim sits down with Jen Harrop, Senior Vice President of Fund Management, to discuss the aftermath of CMHC rule changes and how deal financing is adjusting as a result.
Which macroeconomic conditions are shaping financing? Why is more conventional debt entering the market? Which deals are getting done today and why? Tune in to this episode to find out!
14 Jul 2026
Harley Gold on the Return of CMBS and the U.S. Credit Market Reset | Episode 11
On this episode of Market Minutes, Chaim sits down with Harley Gold, President & CEO of Peakhill Capital, to unpack what he is seeing in the U.S. credit market as investors re-enter the market.
Why has credit become so much more attractive over the past year? What's driving the resurgence of CMBS lending? How are interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and regional bank pullback reshaping deal flow? Tune in to this episode to find out!
20 Apr 2026
The GTA's Buying Window | Episode 10
On this episode of Market Minutes, Chaim unpacks the first quarter of commercial real estate activity in the GTA with Cory Capland, President of Peakhill Opportunity REIT.
Why is Cory bullish on Toronto? What is driving the pocket of opportunity today that has set a favourable backdrop for portfolio development? What is Cory’s outlook on interest rates, cap rates and overall deal fundamentals this year? Tune in to this episode to find out!
13 Apr 2026
Rethinking Yield Beyond Traditional U.S. Portfolios | Episode 9
On this episode of Market Minutes, Chaim sits down with Seth Roteman, Vice President of Investor Relations, to understand firsthand what he is hearing from U.S. investors and where they are allocating capital.
How are interest rates shaping portfolio allocations? Why are investors moving away from the traditional 60/40? How is the great wealth transfer creating an open market for alternatives? Tune in to this episode to find out!
19 Jan 2026
Canadian Commercial Real Estate Outlook for 2026 | Episode 8
On this episode of Market Minutes, we sit down with Max Goyzman, Vice President of Financing at Peakhill Capital, to break down our outlook on Canadian commercial real estate for 2026. Discussing which markets are showing the most promise for new developments and in which asset classes. With over $2 billion in transactions primarily in the CMHC space, Max shares his outlook on cap rates, transaction volume and preferred markets for 2026.
12 Jan 2026
U.S. Multifamily Submarket Strategies and the 2026 Outlook | Episode 7
In the last episode of Market Minutes U.S. for 2025, we’re joined by Josh Robins, Associate Vice President of Capital Markets in our Peakhill Equity Partners division. In this episode, we unpack the real impacts of political noise and tariffs in 2025 on development opportunities and why the impact is far less than headlines have suggested. The conversation highlights the importance of submarket selection and long-term rental housing fundamentals before looking ahead to 2026 to explore what is top of mind for our team when evaluating U.S. development opportunities this year.
13 Oct 2025
The New Drivers of Canadian CRE Investment Decisions | Episode 6
On the sixth episode of Market Minutes, Dana Saunders, Peakhill’s Vice President of Investor Relations, sits down with Chaim Karpel to reveal what’s really on the minds of commercial real estate investors navigating uncertain markets. The two, who also happen to be seatmates at the office, discuss what they’re hearing from investors, why some funds are gating, and how Peakhill’s strategy continues to deliver returns.
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6 Oct 2025
Interest Rate Cuts & The Rise of Value-Add Acquisitions in the U.S. | Episode 5
On the fifth episode of Market Minutes, Ryan Goren, Senior Associate at Peakhill Equity Partners, joins us to explain how Peakhill is taking advantage of acquisition opportunities. Throughout the episode, Ryan explains why we remain bullish on U.S. multifamily and how macroeconomic factors have created opportunities for acquisitions in select markets.
In the wake of the first Fed interest rate cut of the year and opportunities emerging in response, multifamily investors should tune in for these expert insights into the U.S. CRE market.
15 Jul 2025
Navigating CMHC Changes in Canada's Multifamily Sector | Episode 4
In the fourth episode of Market Minutes, we’re joined by Cameron Dowell for a deep dive into all things CMHC financing. Cameron shares his insights on how rental holdbacks are impacting the insured financing space and how newly enacted premiums are shaping borrowing conditions. Whether you’re an investor keeping an eye on Canada’s multifamily space or a developer navigating CMHC changes, this episode covers it all!
8 Jul 2025
Multifamily Investing Amid a Stabilizing Rate Environment in the U.S. | Episode 3
In the third episode of Market Minutes, Sandor Biderman, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Peakhill Capital U.S., joins us to break down the trends that defined Q2 2025 in the U.S. multifamily market. From the evolving relationship between cap rates and interest rates to the removal of Section 899 from the Big Beautiful Bill and its implications for cross-border investments, Sandor delivers timely insights for investors and developers alike. Whether you’re actively investing or just tracking momentum, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.
10 Mar 2025
How Carney's Development Plans Impact Canadian Commercial Real Estate | Episode 2
In the second episode of Market Minutes, we delve into the evolving Canadian commercial real estate landscape with insights from Peakhill Capital’s Senior Vice President and Head of Canadian Equity, Ira Markus, alongside Vice President of Institutional Sales, Chaim Karpel.
From the need for affordable housing to Mark Carney’s development ambitions, this conversation sheds light on some of the most pressing issues shaping the market today. Tune in for a front-row seat to expert perspectives from our industry experts.
3 Mar 2025
How the Trump Administration is Shaping U.S. Commercial Real Estate | Episode 1
Uncertainty has dominated commercial real estate in Q1 2025; as such, investors and developers are faced with an ever-changing and at times complicated market. Introducing Market Minutes, a new podcast aimed at informing you about current market conditions by analyzing key trends in commercial real estate and identifying the opportunities and risks which have emerged as a result.
In this first edition, Chaim Karpel, VP of Institutional Sales, and Paul Heydweiller, SVP of Peakhill Equity Partners, look at the U.S. CRE landscape, unpacking a wide range of topics from tariffs to opportunity zones!
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