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Buyouts, Bankruptcies, & Burgers Wendy’s Set to Close 140 Locations in Q4 Wendy’s plans to close a substantial number of outdated, underperforming restaurants across various markets nationwide. These closures will primarily affect locations with an average unit volume (AUV) near $1.1 million, resulting in slimmer operating margins. In the first nine months of 2024, Wendy’s […]

Trump Presidency Impacts on CRE Impact of Trump’s Election Win on CRE The 2024 election is finally complete, and Donald Trump is the president elect. The stock market and treasury markets have responded to the news quickly. Major indexes have risen between 2.5%-3.0% following the election victory. While the immediate boost of expectations associated with […]

Central Florida Multifamily Market Report Tampa Market Overview Tampa’s multifamily market is on the cusp of a historic number of construction completions. Around 10,500 units were completed over the first nine months of the year, surpassing the 8,200 units record set in 2022. The areas with the most significant amount of new construction, Pasco County […]

Denver Multifamily Market Report Market Overview Denver’s economy benefits from a diversified and highly educated workforce, making it one of the most expensive non-coastal cities in the U.S. The presence of aerospace and technology employers contributes to higher incomes, with the median household earning nearly $25,000 more per year than the national average. The metro […]

The Miami Hospitality Market Market Overview Miami’s rise as a major cultural and travel destination has been one of the most rapid in the U.S. Once an industrial hub, the city is now a top spot for visitors drawn by its world-renowned restaurants, nightlife, beaches, and music festivals. Leisure travel constitutes a significant portion of […]

Post-Election Fed Meeting Results in 25-Basis-Point Rate Cut On November 7, 2024, the Federal Reserve announced its second rate cut of the cycle. As a result, reducing rates by 25 basis points from 4.75%-5.00% to 4.50%-4.75%. This follows the committee’s decision to lower the overnight rate by 50 basis points in September. The impact of […]

Houston Multifamily Market Report Market Overview A strong surge in the demand for Houston multifamily properties was able to narrow the supply-demand mismatch, which was caused by last year’s multi-decade high of new supply. 19,000 units were absorbed over the last 12 months, a 10% increase from the 2015-2019 annual average, versus the 23,000 units […]

Why Private Equity is Investing in the Collision Repair Market The collision repair industry has transformed significantly, evolving into a $36 billion market experiencing rapid growth fueled by private equity (PE) investments. Once dominated by independent operators, the sector is now increasingly controlled by large, multi-shop operators (MSOs) with strong financial backing. Over the past […]

South Florida Retail Market Report Palm Beach Market Overview Palm Beach retail leasing activity has experienced a slowdown driven by lack of available space. Over 1.6 million SF has been leased in 2024, down from recent peak levels of over 2.6 million SF leased over Q3 2021. Total leased SF makes up over 13% of […]