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How Casual Restaurants Proved Their Resolve During the Pandemic Before the pandemic, casual restaurants were considered a symbol of stability in the retail industry. Internet-resistant and affordably priced, these establishments were a coveted tenant profile for investors. Then, the pandemic upended standard market dynamics. Stay-at-home orders diminished demand and casual restaurants struggled to survive—and some didn’t.   In the […]

  How Southern California Benefitted from Surging Demand In Southern California, several asset types flourished during COVID-19, but one sector stood out among the rest – the industrial sector. The region holds access to the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which contribute to the booming import business. These local ports handle 78 […]

Koreatown Market Overview Multifamily Koreatown has been a hotspot for apartment developers during the past several years, as the neighborhood has witnessed an ongoing evolution into a dense, dynamic neighborhood in the center of Los Angeles. It is one of the five largest apartment submarkets composed of Koreatown at the northern end, and Arlington Heights […]

Colorado’s MHPA Legislative Timeline- Good or Bad for Landlords? Colorado’s mobile and manufactured housing market is the state’s largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing, accounting for nearly 900 parks and communities statewide. Although these homes offer cost-effective alternatives to rising mortgage costs and interest rates, tenants have historically been subject to the rates and regulations […]

How is Inflation Impacting Commercial Real Estate?   Inflation remains elevated due to many factors, mainly a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including increases in household demand, stubborn supply chain bottlenecks, energy shortages, geopolitical affairs, and rising commodity costs. In the U.S., the sticky components of inflation continue to accelerate, including rents and wages. Given […]

Los Angeles Apartment Investors The year 2022 has proven sobering for apartment investors. After more than a decade of cheap debt, the party has finally come to an end. This year, the Federal Open Market Committee has increased interest rates five times. By September, the prime rate reached a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest […]

Miami Market Overview Multifamily Report Apartment rents in the Miami market rose at a 9.8 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2022 after increasing by 7.8 percent over the previous three years. There are currently 23,000 units under construction, representing the largest pipeline in over three years. Additionally, 21,000 units have been delivered […]

Reasons to Sell in the Hospitality Market Recession fears have now shifted from a “what if” to a “how deep” mindset for hotel owners across the country. The hotel industry is in the middle of an upswing of rent rate growth while the broader economy is preparing for the onset of a recession. This unique […]

Why is it a Great Time to Buy in the Hospitality Industry? The hospitality market has made a comeback following the pandemic. Leisure and business travel demands have increased exponentially since 2020, and as such, booking rates have multiplied. This growth pattern makes it a great time to invest in the hospitality industry. The real […]