Major Properties’ executive vice president, Anthony Behar, shares LA industrial insights: owner-users, older stock, adaptive reuse, and practical 2026 tactics.

In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, Shanti Ryle, Director of Content Marketing at Crexi, sits down with Anthony Behar, executive vice president at Major Properties. Anthony discusses his journey into commercial real estate, his multiple decades of experience in working in Los Angeles’ industrial and office market, and his perspective on the main drivers of CRE transactions shaping the market today.

Anthony delves into the current state of LA's industrial market, the impact of macroeconomic factors on CRE, and the significance of adaptive reuse. Additionally, Anthony offers his perspectives on 2026 trends to watch, the importance of local expertise and the exciting developments leading up to LA hosting global events like the World Cup and the Olympics. The episode is rich with anecdotes, practical advice, and a forward-looking view of the commercial real estate landscape in LA.

• Introduction and Guest Welcome
• Anthony Behar Background and Career Journey
• Challenges and Evolution of Los Angeles
• Early Career Struggles and Breakthroughs
• Building a Successful Brokerage Career
• Focus on the Los Angeles Market
• Lessons Learned and Recruitment Insights
• Current Trends in LA's Industrial Market
• Limited Building in LA
• Owner-User Demand
• Benefits of Owning Property
• Current Market Trends
• Adaptive Reuse in LA
• Future Prospects for LA
• Industrial Market Insights
• Long-Term Investment in LA
• Conclusion and Contact Information

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Anthony Behar is a seasoned commercial real estate broker with over two decades of experience at Major Properties, specializing in industrial and commercial properties throughout greater Los Angeles. As Executive Vice President and Partner, he has completed millions of square feet in transactions and is recognized for his market expertise, deep client relationships, and consistent top-tier performance in leasing, sales, and acquisitions.

Beyond brokerage, Anthony leads agent mentorship and recruitment at the firm and was the former  host of Behar on the Block, a podcast highlighting the people shaping LA’s real estate and business community. His work blends local insight, creative problem-solving, and a passion for the city’s evolution—especially in adaptive reuse and industrial repositioning as LA continues to transform.

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