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Gainesville, Tallahassee, & Panhandle Retail Market Report Gainesville, FL Market Overview Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County and the largest city in North Central Florida, with a population of over 141,000. The city can be characterized as a college town serving as the home of the University of Florida, which has over 50,000 […]

Optimizing Investment Strategies in a Down Market In a changing commercial real estate market, investors should reconsider their investment portfolio and strategic outlook, evaluating whether their current investment principles are best practice for the current economic climate. As valuations and market fundamentals shift, private and institutional investors look for the best ways to continue NOI […]

The Matthews Podcast — Episode #16 In this episode of The Matthews Podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by Matthews’ Market Leaders, David Treadwell, and Kurt Sauer. David is the market leader in Denver, Colorado. He brings over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate and capital markets, completing more than $1 billion […]

Self-Storage Trends to Watch Over the Next Decade The self-storage industry is in a period of rapid expansion thanks to urbanization, lifestyle changes, and the need for additional storage space. The asset class as an investment opportunity has also gained popularity among investors, from private individuals to institutional funds worldwide. Over the next decade, several […]

Investing in Self-Storage Investing in self-storage has emerged as a lucrative opportunity in the commercial real estate market, offering numerous advantages and attractive returns. Self-storage facilities allow individuals to securely store their belongings during relocations, educational pursuits, home staging, travel, downsizing, etc. – making it a steady sector that will be in constant demand. With […]

Industrial Real Estate Industrial real estate has become a powerful and transformational part of the CRE market, providing investors with excellent returns. This increased importance is due to e-commerce, changing consumer habits, and tech advancement. According to the latest Commercial Edge U.S. Industrial market report, although other CRE sectors have some reservations, the industrial segment […]

Mom-and-Pop Mom-and-pop retailers are community favorites, establishing deep customer connections and personalized shopping experiences. Often family-owned, small businesses can range from drugstores and restaurants to auto shops, grocers, and specialty offerings. Unlike large national chains, mom-and-pop owners rely on their store performance as their primary source of income, making them especially vulnerable during economic downturns. […]

The Rising Popularity of Mixed-Use Development Mixed-use development has gained popularity as a transformative approach to urban planning and design. By combining residential, commercial, and often cultural or recreational elements within a single development, mixed-use projects create dynamic, livable, and sustainable urban spaces. The integration of functions aims to enhance the live-work-play experience, offering residents […]

Recent Developments and Initiatives In a bid to bolster the rights and security of renters, the Biden Administration has put forth a series of proposed measures to provide vital protections. These initiatives aim to enhance fairness in the rental market and create a more equitable housing landscape for all stakeholders involved. Recent developments through the […]