EPISODE 14 OUT NOW: Playing Offense with CREDE Featuring Greg Econn, Executive Vice Chairman of Venbrook In Episode 14 of Playing Offense with CREDE , Colby Durnin  sits down with Greg Econn , Executive Vice Chairman of Venbrook —one of the fastest-growing private insurance brokerages in the U.S.—as he celebrates 50 years in insurance brokerage. They dig into how real estate owners can navigate today’s hard market, the evolution from traditional policies to captives and REAPA

EPISODE 13 OUT NOW: Playing Offense with CREDE Featuring David McAlister, Founder of McAlister Geoscience In this episode, host Colby Durnin sits down with environmental consultant David McAlister to unpack the world of environmental due diligence for real estate — especially when you’re dealing with “dirty property.” They cover everything from Phase I/II assessments, underground storage tanks, state vs. state regulatory dynamics, to how AI is changing (and not yet fully ch

Unlocking the Power of CFDs: How CREDE Supports Development Through Public Administration Services As infrastructure demands grow and public funding becomes more complex, Community Facilities Districts (CFDs)  have emerged as a powerful financing tool for cities, developers, and public agencies to fund essential improvements. At CREDE , our Public Administration team specializes in guiding clients through every phase of CFD-supported projects—from transparent bidding and labo

How to Secure and Maximize DIF Credit for Your Project When infrastructure work is underway—or about to be—it’s the perfect moment to lock in a strategy for maximizing your Development Impact Fee (DIF) credit. Done right, DIF credits can materially improve your project’s cash flow while reducing fee exposure. Quick primer: What’s a DIF credit? Development Impact Fees (DIF) are one-time charges assessed by local agencies to fund public facilities needed by new development. Man

Irvine, CA – August 14, 2025  – CREDE, a national leader in commercial real estate development advisory, project management, and owner representation, proudly announces the release of its August 2025 Newsletter , featuring the upcoming CREDE Days of Summer, a major community restoration project, and opportunities to connect with our team. 📰 Read the Full Newsletter Key Highlights CREDE Days of Summer: Just Days Away! CREDE’s flagship summer event returns to Long Beach on Aug

EPISODE 12 OUT NOW: Playing Offense with CREDE Featuring Paul Daneshrad, CEO of StarPoint Properties We’re back with another powerful...

Irvine, CA – July 15, 2025  – CREDE, a national leader in commercial real estate development, project management, and owner...

CREDE, a full-service commercial real-estate development and project-management firm, has announced that its signature networking event,...

Irvine, CA – June 17, 2025  – CREDE, a national leader in commercial real estate development and project management, is excited to...

The Hidden Value of Early Stage Fee Analysis in Land Development When most people think of land development, they picture the headline...

Episode 11 of Playing Offense with CREDE — Designing Iconic Spaces with Michael Kollin In this beautifully thoughtful episode, CREDE’s...

Episode 10 of Playing Offense with CREDE is Live: The Art of the Deal with CREDE & CBRE Titans In this milestone 10th episode , Playing...

In past years, LADWP often permitted transformer staging areas within the public right-of-way (ROW). However, that’s no longer the norm. Due to enhanced safety protocols and the increasing size and complexity of LADWP’s utility vehicles and equipment, the utility now strongly prefers that staging areas be located on private property—and meet more stringent specifications.

Episode 9 of Playing Offense with CREDE — Casey Berman on PropTech, Venture Investing & Transforming Real Estate In this sharp,...

Episode 8 of Playing Offense with CREDE — Troy Smith on Vision, Velocity & Vertical Integration In this high-impact episode, CREDE’s...

Episode 7 of Playing Offense with CREDE — Jonathan Cronstedt on Scaling, Strategy & Self-Mastery In this electrifying episode, CREDE CEO,...

Episode 6 of Playing Offense with CREDE — Sean Armstrong on Smart Capital, Cycles & Execution In this powerful episode, CREDE’s Colby...

The Great Pole Dilemma - Navigating Utility Challenges at 6320 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA A Case Study on Encroachment & Electrical...

Episode 5 of Playing Offense with CREDE — Building with Certainty: Insights from Jay Green of Waltz In this episode, CREDE CEO, Colby...

Episode 4 of Playing Offense with CREDE — Capital, Cycles & Conviction with Shlomi Ronen In this can’t-miss episode, CREDE’s Colby Durnin...