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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 […]

Insights from David Treadwell: Navigating Commercial Real Estate Trends and Embracing Change Q: How did you get into commercial real estate, and what led you to Matthews™? A: My route into commercial real estate followed a unique trajectory that led me to Matthews™. Though initially trained as an attorney, I found my passion didn’t align […]

Navigating Shifting Tides The landscape of CRE has undergone significant transformations throughout the year. This CRE market update delves into key trends and insights to help industry professionals understand the current landscape and what to expect for the last quarter of 2023.   Overall Market Trends Lending Momentum: The market saw a 5% quarter-over-quarter decline […]

Deep Dive Into Cap Rates: Will Cap Rate Expansion Continue in 2024?   Higher Borrowing costs, uncertainty around monetary policy, and continued disconnect between buyers and sellers force cap rates upward.   Cap rate expansion, the scenario in which the capitalization rate of real estate assets collectively rises, began in 2023 and has continued throughout […]

The Matthews Podcast – Episode #18     In this episode of The Matthews Podcast, host Matthew Wallace is joined by expert guest Geoffrey Arrobio. Geoffrey is an experienced mortgage broker in the Matthews™ Capital Markets Division and joins the podcast today to dissect the challenges and strategies in today’s commercial real estate financing landscape. […]

A Review of Capital Markets Performance in Q3 2023 After the close of Q3 2023, the global economy stands as a testament to resilience, weathering the challenges posed by significant monetary tightening, and most CRE sectors have remained relatively stable despite economic volatility. This capital markets update delves into the highlights from the past eight […]

REIT Earnings Report Q2 2023 The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their earnings calls for the 2nd quarter of 2023. Like the previous quarter, leasing and operations remained strong, while the transactions market remained relatively muted. A lack of new supply, primarily due to increased construction costs, has led to the best leasing […]

Short- and Long-Term Self-Storage Financing Interest-rate volatility has created major changes in the financial markets. In particular, rising short-term rates have impacted self-storage developers and owners seeking construction and similar loans. This article offers an overview of current financing conditions and explains the mechanics of short- and long-term structures to help you plan for construction […]