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THE MATTHEWS PODCAST – Cultivating Success: A Look Inside the Matthews Culture
Retail Market Report | Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA Retail Market Report Market Overview Not many retail markets are having more success than Atlanta entering into H2 2023. Tenants are fast-absorbing space, and landlords retain pricing power with a relatively small development pipeline. For now, renters are willing to pay higher rents to be close to Atlanta’s diverse pockets of solid purchasing […]
Multifamily Market Report | Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN Multifamily Market Report Market Overview The rental housing market in Memphis, TN, is currently experiencing a significantly higher vacancy rate compared to the national average of 6.7%. However, despite the number of unoccupied apartments, the multifamily development sector has been thriving in recent quarters and is expected to continue growing. This is partly […]
The Matthews Podcast – Dollar Store Investments Unwrapped: Insights on the Sector
The Matthews Podcast – Episode #17 Join us as we delve into the world of dollar store investments with Josh Bishop, a leading broker specializing in single tenant net lease properties. In this episode, Josh shares his expertise on the appeal of dollar stores, the key players in the industry, market trends, and valuable advice […]
Q&A: Chrisse Mulkey | Matthews™ Vice President of Innovation
Chrisse Mulkey Interview #1 – What drew you to commercial real estate, and why did you choose Matthews™? My father was a commercial broker my entire life, and I had worked for him on and off during summers and alongside other jobs as a teen. After being in the music business for a few years as […]
The Impact of Shifting Investor Home Purchases on SFRs
An Update on Single-Family Rentals In recent years, the real estate market has witnessed a significant rise in investors purchasing single-family homes and renting them out. However, the trend has encountered a sudden obstacle — higher mortgage rates and a limited inventory of available homes. As such, investor home purchases are experiencing a substantial decline. […]
Industrial Market Report | Florida
Florida Industrial Market Report Tampa Market Overview Tampa’s economy is one of the strongest in Florida, notably due to the prominent job and population growth the market has recently witnessed. Tampa’s industrial market is the second largest in Florida, encompassing 212 million square feet of industrial space. Strong tenant demand, particularly from retailers, e-commerce, and […]
Retail Market Report | Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin
Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin Retail Market Report Dallas-Fort Worth Market Overview The retail market in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) has experienced a sustained and revived demand over the past two years, significantly decreasing availability rates. These rates have reached record lows as the share of space available for lease has dwindled, primarily due to consistent […]
Evaluating the Cost of Short vs. Long-Term Debt
Short-Term Real Estate Debt Financing vs. Long-Term Debt The banking industry plays a crucial role in facilitating economic growth and stability throughout the United States. However, regional banking issues have recently emerged as a significant concern as rising short-term interest rates (most notably construction financing and short-term debt instruments), have increased significantly and have impacted […]
Near-term Macro-Economic Update
Macro-Economic Update In 10 of the last 12 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, the Fed has raised the federal funds rate. This base rate was 0.25 to 0.50 percent at the beginning of 2022 and is now 5.00 to 5.25 percent. However, despite a long string of rate hikes, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced […]