Capital Markets

Capital Markets Report | Q1 2024 At a glance, investment sales across all property types in Q1 2024 are down from last year. Deal volume climbed to $22.6 billion in January 2024, only to fall again to $13.7 billion in February. Price declines continue to moderate while debt origination is down more than 48% from […]

Has the Bond Bull Run Come to an End? In the world of commercial real estate, the age-old Wall Street adage about bull and bear markets still holds true. Bull markets take the stairs up, and bear markets take the elevator down. Unlike the dramatic crash of Black Monday, the current market decline is unfolding […]

A Deep Dive into CRE Capital Markets Complexity In a complex interplay of factors, CRE capital markets significantly shifted in 2023 compared to the year prior. As interest rates surge, property lending plummets, and a conspicuous disparity emerges in price discovery. The industry now finds itself navigating a challenging terrain. Transactions are experiencing a notable […]

2023 End of Year Capital Markets Report Capital Markets Overview Throughout 2023, capital markets faced economic uncertainties, market volatility, and geopolitical instability. Property sales and mortgage origination volumes were both down more than 50% in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to 2022. However, a glimmer of hope emerged in the latter part of […]

Understanding Apartment Financing Defining the Apartment Financing Market Over the past 12 months, higher market interest rates have affected the apartment financing market with several negative headwinds. The increased cost of capital has inhibited multifamily sales as sellers and buyers find risk-adjusted return price discovery due to increasing leverage costs. Buyers are much more reluctant […]

Geoffrey Arrobio Featured on The Real Market Podcast The Real Market Podcast hosted by Chris Rising recently hosted Matthews™ First Vice President Geoffrey Arrobio. The two explored Matthews Real Estate Investment Services’ nationwide expansion, current market dynamics and trends, challenges in financing and construction, building a commercial real estate career, and more.   To listen […]

REIT Earnings Report Q3 2023 The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their earnings calls for Q3 2023. Despite potential economic headwinds and a potential consumer spending slowdown, leasing activity remains robust as tenants look past any short-term uncertainty and continue executing their multiyear growth goals by leasing up vacant space. Due to the […]

Evaluating CRE as an Inflation Hedge Inflation, the diminisher of purchasing power, has long been a concern for investors seeking to safeguard their portfolios. With its historical reputation as a hedge against inflation, commercial real estate has provided a sense of security. However, recent challenges, particularly the era of rapid monetary tightening, prompt a reevaluation […]

The Real Market Podcast with Chris Rising – Episode 88 Geoffrey Arrobio of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of commercial real estate with special guest Geoffrey Arrobio from Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™. With decades of experience under his belt, Geoffrey brings a wealth of knowledge and […]