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The Power of a Dollar: Is Inflation Outpacing Rents? All investors chase one thing — high yields. But with cap rates low and the cost of debt up, many investors are struggling to find these yields. One strategy investors are implementing to make up for increased costs is rising rent rates, burdening the tenant rather […]

Summer Retail Leasing Trends The retail sector has experienced headwinds but has found ways to thrive in a post-pandemic, supply and labor-constrained, and inflationary environment. The sector has shown continuous resiliency, and retail openings are accelerating. In the first six months of 2022, 4,238 store openings and 1,912 closures have been announced. All the while, […]

The Matthews™ Podcast |  Episode #6 The Reality of Restaurants: Food Trends, Post-Pandemic Restaurant Culture, and Tips for CRE Retail Leasing In this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by retail leasing expert and food/restaurant enthusiast Michael Pakravan, FVP and National Director of Retail Leasing at Matthews™. Michael will surely draw […]

Why Invest Capital in Austin, TX?   “Capital goes where it is welcome & stays where it is treated well” – Walter Wriston    It’s no secret that Austin is one of the most popular markets in the country. From a soaring number of people moving to the metro paired with major company relocations, Austin […]

The U.S. has entered a market defined by low supply, high demand, and rising inflation. The supply chain has been disrupted across all sectors as companies try to keep up with consumer demand with a tight labor market and high material prices. As policymakers and companies look for solutions, consumers are becoming more and more […]

Our extensive insights were prepared to equip investors with the knowledge they need to make sound investment decisions. Here are the top articles our readers found most beneficial.   The Flight to Tax-Free States   When it comes to investing in commercial real estate, it is crucial to understand prospective tax advantages. Having an effective […]

Net lease retail experienced varying outcomes to the COVID-19 pandemic, but successful retailers attribute their monumental performance to their location. A tenant’s location can impact the success or failure of a business, and therefore is an important factor in the site selection process. For shopping centers, the right tenant and their location can make all […]

In nearly every major metro in the Midwest, the most active retailers expanding, leasing or developing involve grocers, discounters and drive-thru tenants. Most of the activity in the Midwest is reflective of the broader trend in shifting consumer demands, away from wants and more toward needs and services.    Discount retailers    It’s no surprise […]

Drive-thrus remain a prevalent method for revenue during a time of uncertainty. Though drive-thrus were more commonly associated among fast-food chains, drive-thrus quickly became a retail staple amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With several companies hunting for locations with drive-thru capabilities, there is no shortage of demand. Though leasing activity slowed across the nation during a […]