Colliers 22nd Annual 2025 Outlook Conference Recap

colliersboise
Nov 10
2 min read

The 22nd Annual Colliers Outlook Conference brought together industry leaders, investors and local experts to discuss current trends, opportunities and challenges in real estate across the U.S. and Idaho.

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Opening Remarks

Jim Shipman, Managing Owner for Colliers in Idaho, welcomed attendees, both in-person and virtually, highlighting the support of presenting and co-sponsors that helped put on the event. He emphasized Colliers’ commitment to integrity, civility and collaboration amid a shifting economic landscape and rising interest rates.

National Market Overview

Aaron Jodka, Director of Capital Markets Research, joined virtually to provide a comprehensive overview of the U.S. real estate market.

Key highlights included:

Stabilized deal volume and improving pricing across asset classes
The return of institutional investors signaling growing market liquidity
Multifamily continuing to lead transaction volume
Opportunities for office-to-residential conversions to address oversupply
Positive fundamentals in industrial and retail sectors, with limited new construction helping maintain market balance
Loan maturities and potential distress remain important storylines, especially for office properties in major metros

Audience watches a speaker at a podium with a virtual guest on screen. Event backdrop is dark with blue lighting. Sign reads "Colliers Outlook." — Aaron Jodka's Q&A Section

Q&A with Aaron Jodka

Aaron addressed audience questions on 1031 exchanges, capital deployment and the multifamily market. He emphasized the stability of the 1031 market, the importance of “dry powder” capital waiting to be deployed and the ongoing national housing shortage affecting workforce and middle-market households. Aaron also discussed Boise’s evolution from a tertiary to secondary market, highlighting demographics, infrastructure and pro-growth policies as key drivers for future growth.

A person in black presenting on stage beside a large screen showing red and orange charts. Background has seating and "OUTLOOK" text. — Noah Riley Presenting

AI in Real Estate with Noah Riley

Noah Riley of AI Genius Automations showcased practical ways AI is transforming real estate and business processes. His interactive session demonstrated how AI can:

Analyze images and text for actionable insights
Automate repetitive tasks for efficiency and productivity
Augment human creativity and decision-making, rather than replacing it

He emphasized the importance of experimentation, curiosity and process mapping to maximize AI’s potential. Noah also shared examples like AlphaGo to illustrate the power of human-machine collaboration, leaving attendees inspired to adopt AI strategically.

Panel Discussion: Local Insights

A panel of Colliers experts — John Starr (land), Scott Raeber (office), Kelly Schnebly (retail) and Jack Cosca (industrial) — provided deep insights into the Boise and Treasure Valley markets:

Industrial: Boise emerging as a distribution hub, flex space in high demand and strategic land development along Highway 16.
Residential & Retail: Growth fueled by infrastructure improvements, Micron expansion and new communities. Retail follows rooftops with multiple grocery and experiential retail developments planned.
Office: Stability post-pandemic, with strong absorption in medical office spaces and strategic suburban office leasing.
AI Integration: Panelists are leveraging AI for document review, lease analysis, negotiation strategies and efficiency gains.

Panel of four people sits on stage in a conference setting, engaged in discussion. Dark curtains, blue lighting, and audience members visible. — Panel Discussion with John Starr, Scott Raeber, Kelly Schnebly, Jack Cosca, and Jim Shipman (Host)

Closing Remarks

The conference concluded with thanks to attendees, sponsors and organizers, highlighting the ongoing growth of the Boise real estate market and the value of collaboration, innovation and adaptation to technological advancements like AI.