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What You Need to Know The current commercial real estate market is challenging investors to find alternative paths to buying and selling properties. Auction services offer owners an effective way to maximize profit in an accelerated timeframe while expanding their reach to buyers. For investors looking to buy, auction services eliminate the exhausting negotiation process […]

Kyle Matthews Finding an Opportunity for Growth Depressed deal volumes, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have slashed revenues for many commercial real estate brokerage firms. This year, the top publicly traded firms have announced large-scale layoffs and profit loss, but some firms are persevering through the market turbulence. Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ is one example. […]

Los Angeles and Orange County, CA Retail Market Report Orange County Market Overview The retail market in Orange County is characterized by a strong consumer base, a thriving tourism industry, and a low unemployment rate, which has driven robust demand for regional malls, neighborhood restaurants, and shopping centers. The availability of retail space has reached […]

Tim VanWingerden on Thriving in Commercial Real Estate #1 –How did you get into commercial real estate, and what made you choose multifamily as your specialty?   Real estate was never something on my radar. I grew up in an entrepreneurial environment, with my family owning and operating an industrial greenhouse. My intention was to […]

Interest Rate Hike On July 26, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point to 5.25%-5.5%, the highest level in 22 years. The increase comes after a long-awaited pause in June. Prior to June, the Fed issued 10 consecutive hikes aimed at slowing historically-high inflation. Although the Fed’s actions have successfully lowered inflation to […]

Adding an ADU to a Multifamily Property An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an additional structure designed for permanent housing built on a property that already has a primary home or dwelling. They are often referred to as guest houses, casitas, granny flats, or backyard cottages. These secondary units have their own separate entrance as […]

Phoenix Self-Storage Market Report Market Overview As the capital of Arizona and the fifth-largest city in the U.S., Phoenix carries a population of more than 1.6 million people. From its thriving arts and culture scene to its world-class golf courses, sports venues, and outdoor recreational activities, there is something for everyone in Phoenix. The city […]

Increasing Popularity of Smaller Coffee Shops Coffee shops have always been gathering places where people can enjoy their favorite brews, socialize, or find solace in a cozy environment. Recently, with changing consumer habits and market dynamics, small coffee shops have gained popularity. The average square footage of coffee shops is close to 2,000 square feet, […]

Motivating Employees and Incentivization In the wake of the pandemic, amenitized workspaces have gained momentum, aiming to attract employees back to the office and create a better work-life balance. However, for workers in industrial buildings, such as distribution centers, remote work is not an option. These essential workers have been at the forefront during challenging […]