Phil Mobley, National Director of Office Analytics at CoStar Group, received the 2025 Thought Leadership Award from CRE Insight Journal. CoStar Group is a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Phil is a commercial real estate expert and respected industry voice with nearly two decades of experience in market research, tenant experience strategy, and data storytelling. His work empowers owners, asset managers, and leasing professionals to make more informed, strategic decisions across the real estate lifecycle. 

His career includes leadership roles at Avison Young, PropTech firm Building Engines, Kingsley Associates, and as an independent advisor. In his current position at CoStar, he guides U.S. office market outlooks and crafts value-added analysis for subscribers. 

Phil has authored and contributed to numerous articles and led webinars for CRE Insight Journal, including: 

• “Creating a Better Tenant Experience”  

• “The Customer Experience Punch List” 

• “Technology and the Tenant Experience” 

• “The Multiverse of Work Webinar”  

• “State of Play: The Commercial Real Estate Market Interview”  

• “State of Play: Looking Ahead to CRE’s Next Normal” 

• “Attracting Talent and Tenants in the ‘Multiverse of Work’”  

“CRE Insight Journal has built a reputation for excellence, bringing perspectives from respected industry pros,” Phil said. “I’ve long been proud to be one of those voices, and it’s a great honor to be recognized as having stood out among them.” 

Phil’s thought leadership covers the full “suite to street” journey—tenant experience, market fundamentals, the future of work, and PropTech integration. He also participates in media such as the NAIOP “Inside CRE” podcast, where he shares insights on office performance, “flight-to-quality,” and evolving market dynamics  

“Phil is a nationally recognized CRE thought leader and has built a reputation for analyzing and sharing insight on industry trends,” said Gabriel Eckert, Editor in Chief of CRE Insight Journal. “Phil’s ability to translate data into actionable resources and his ability to spark critical thought around issues of importance to the real estate industry has helped a tremendous number of people, properties, and companies be more successful.” 

Commercial Real Estate Insight Journal is the leading on-demand resource for real estate professionals. It features a growing collection of industry insight in articles, webinars, publications, and videos. The CRE Insight Journal Excellence Awards program recognizes exceptional people, companies, and properties in CRE. 

Announcing Applications for the 2025 10 to Watch Program! CRE Insight Journal 10 to Watch, sponsored by Rubbermaid Commercial, recognizes the top emerging CRE professionals. Applications close on September 25, 2025, with winners announced in November 2025. Will you apply? Learn more at https://creinsightjournal.com/ten-to-watch/. 

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