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SoCal Hospitality Market Overview The hospitality sector is showing positive growth as it quickly recovers from the slowdown caused by the pandemic. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) is performing well as inflation pushes rates higher. Individuals are eager to travel after periods of lockdown restrictions, increasing demand, especially in warmer regions like Southern California. The […]

Phoenix Market Investor Outlook Jake Baratz – Market Minute Video Transcript:   Just based on where the 10 year Treasury has gone over the last couple of months and where interest rates are, the spread between what buyers are willing to bid and where sellers are willing to sell their deal has grown pretty significantly. […]

Dollar General DG Wellbeing Program In 2020, Dollar General took a step into the healthcare industry as a part of a company-wide initiative, DG Wellbeing. The company announced that it aimed to increase access to healthcare items in rural areas, including a broader range of medical, cough and cold, and feminine hygiene products.   Dollar […]

Investing in Emerging Real Estate Markets There are various reasons why people should invest in emerging real estate markets. Emerging markets typically provide a pro-landlord, pro-property owner viewpoint. For investors struggling to increase their property returns, investing in emerging real estate may be the best strategy to alleviate their return issue. Emerging market real estate […]

Market Overview – Tampa, Florida Tampa’s industrial market has experienced vigorous growth over the past few years, marked by brisk leasing activity, historical rates of net absorption, and strong rent growth. The market’s eastern edge is positioned along Central Florida’s pivotal Interstate 4 corridor connecting Tampa to a major distribution hub in Lakeland as well […]

A Guide to Investing in Multifamily Properties Investing in multifamily comes with numerous advantages. Multifamily properties provide consistent, steady cash flow, are lower risk than other real estate investments, and generally have better-annualized returns. To keep it simple, the need for housing isn’t going anywhere, making multifamily a solid investment plan for anyone interested in […]

Charging Rent for Multifamily Property Deciding on what rent to charge for a multifamily property is vital to an owner’s overall success in the market. The chosen rent will determine the type of tenants attracted to the property and if the owner will ultimately make a profit. So, read more to ensure you are pricing […]

Los Angeles Market Overview Vacancies in Los Angeles have been declining since peaking at the end of 2020 and are currently at 3.9 percent. Looking ahead, vacancy is anticipated to rise moderately through 2023 and 2024, as demand will remain modest and is not expected to offset continued supply additions. The most recent transaction activity […]

Industry Insight Q&A with Matthews™ Vice President Jake Baratz      1. How did you start your career in CRE brokerage? I grew up interning for my father on the floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange and always knew I wanted to leverage my financial background and communication skills to work in the Finance and […]