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The Matthews Podcast — Cliff Booth of Westmount Realty Capital

QSR Competition Heats Up
QSR Tenant Takeover With consumer preferences constantly changing, some QSR tenants are outperforming in the pack. Particularly, Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, and Whataburger are recording an uptick in performance and expansions, leaving other tenants behind in the competition. It is key to track their increased activity and how it will impact the QSR sector as a […]

Q125 | Multifamily Market Report | Inland Empire, CA
Q1 2025 Inland Empire Multifamily Market Report The Inland Empire multifamily market posted steady performance in Q1 2025, with 1.2% rent growth and over 3,000 units absorbed in 2024—one of the highest levels in two decades. Despite new supply, vacancy held at 6.2%, supported by in-migration from Los Angeles and strong Class A demand. Key […]

Q125 | Industrial Market Report | Northern Colorado
Q1 2025 Northern Colorado Industrial Market Report Market Overview Highlights 1. Significant Reduction in Sales Volume Sales volume experienced a 45.90% decline in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024. This downturn is likely attributed to reduced investor confidence, driven by several factors including heightened volatility in the debt markets, post-election uncertainty, and ongoing fluctuations in […]

Q125 | Retail Market Report | San Diego, CA
Q1 2025 San Diego Retail Market Report Highlights The retail market in San Diego is shifting due to store closures and bankruptcies, resulting in increased available space. However, the market’s inventory overall remains tight in comparison to previous years. San Diego’s retail pipeline contains around 510,000 square feet of space under construction, accounting for 0.4% […]

Q125 | Industrial Market Report | Denver, CO
Q1 2025 Denver Industrial Market Report Key Highlights 1. Sales Volume Slows, But Pricing Remains Steady Sales activity in the Denver metro area experienced a noticeable slowdown in Q1 2025, with a 27.08% decrease in transaction volume compared to Q1 2024. That said, Q4 2024 recorded the highest quarterly sales volume since Q2 2022, reaching […]

This Year’s Expectations for Collision Centers
The Collision Industry: Expansion, Market Shifts, and Emerging Trends The collision repair industry underwent significant changes in 2024. Major consolidators continued expanding aggressively, interest rates influenced real estate dynamics, and technological advancements reshaped repair processes. After speaking with thousands of shop owners and operators across the nation, a few key trends stood out that are […]

Q125 | Industrial Market Report | Colorado Springs
Q125 Colorado Springs Industrial Market Report By the Numbers Sales Volume: $23,059,940 Number of Properties Sold: 18 Average Sale Price Per SF: $171 Vacancy Rate: 4.4% Rent Growth: 1.6% Rent Per SF: $11.62 Under Construction (SF): 184,750 Construction Starts (SF): 0 Net Absorption (SF): 42,429 All Properties | Q1 2025 | Industrial + Flex Properties […]

How Industrial Investors Are Finding Near-Term Stability
How Industrial Investors Are Finding Near-Term Stability Investors are increasingly turning to two complementary strategies to improve operational efficiency. The industrial sector has been resilient through the turbulence of the last two years. In the first quarter, the sector had positive net absorption and a 24% increase in new leasing activity according to data from the CoStar […]

Boston Office Decline Shifts: $1B Burden to Homeowners
Boston Homeowners Face Rising Tax Bills Amid Commercial Property Decline Boston homeowners are absorbing a disproportionate share of the city’s property tax burden as the metro’s CRE sector declines. Office buildings, once responsible for more than one-third of the city’s tax revenue, have seen property values fall dramatically by over 50%, in some cases since […]