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Q&A | Making Sense of the Multifamily Market As national pressures mount on the economy, the current state of the multifamily market is one of long-term appreciation and opportunistic opportunities. With inflation soaring and interest rates up, questions about the vacancy and rental rates are being raised. In this Q&A, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ […]

CRE Lending Trends in a Volatile Economic Environment Commercial real estate investors and capital providers use a variety of strategies to deal with inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility. However, in times of record-high inflation rates and rising prices, it is now more critical than ever for investors to take opportunities in times of uncertainty. […]

Over the last ten years, numerous profound shifts in retail shopping habits have been attributed to the significant rise of e-commerce. Because of these shifts, retailers are now hyper-fixated on buying habits and their bottom line. Now, amid a looming recession, retail investors wonder when the best time is to re-invest in shopping centers.   […]

Are Car Washes a Sound Real Estate Investment?   Car washes are a technology-driven, high-demand industry that thousands of Americans use daily. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, more than 90 percent of U.S. households have at least one vehicle and 66 percent of Americans get their cars washed about 13 […]

A Guide to 1031 Exchanges 1031 Exchanges can be intimidating to those who are unfamiliar with the process. They are a popular tax deferral strategy for real estate investors involving the sale of one or more assets in exchange for one or more like-kind properties of equal or greater value.   Learn more about 1031 Exchanges […]

Top Articles of 2022 Explore the latest trends and popular insights within CRE to make informed investment decisions. We deliver cutting-edge market research reports and cover a multitude of property types and conditions across the U.S. to provide investors with important updates. Browse the top 10 articles of Q3 2022 below for specific market research […]

From the start of 2022, the U.S. economy has been plagued by the ongoing effects of COVID-19, war abroad, and supply chain disruptions. Now as the Federal Reserve tightens interest rates in an effort to cease rapid inflation, talks of a recession run rampant. So what does this mean for business investors? In this report, […]

Commercial Real Estate Hotspots in the West The western region of the United States offers fiscal opportunities in its dominating economic sectors, including technology, agriculture, oil/gas, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and many more. Many states along the western United States attract residents, but the top three states for in-migration in 2022 have been Nevada, California, and […]

How to Stay Motivated in Brokerage With the proper mindset, tools, and know-how, it is possible to create a long-lasting successful career in commercial real estate. Have Passion First and foremost, enjoying the career you devote hours of your day pursuing is essential. That love for what you do will keep you moving along in […]