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Industrial Market in Florida Over the past two years, the national and global economies have experienced various fluctuations, ranging from geopolitical events and higher interest rates to the ongoing war in Ukraine and recovery from the pandemic. Despite the fluctuating global economic forces, activity and demand for industrial space in Central Florida remain strong. The […]

Top Markets for Short Term Rentals Short-term rentals (STR), also known as vacation rentals or rental housing, are generally furnished lodgings rented for brief periods. They are valued at $1.8 trillion and are one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate sectors. Because of the prices, furnishings, and space, these rentals may be more appealing than […]

Unlock Value in Any Retail Property   Before the pandemic, it was a truism that shopping centers lived or died based on their anchor tenant. One “black swan” economic shutdown later and they’ve proven their indispensability. The right anchor tenant can drive foot traffic, breathe life into a property and create tenant synergy, and it […]

How L.A. Mixed-Use Developments Can Make Room For Retail     For Los Angeles, a city known for being spread out, there is no way to go but up. Throughout the past decade, many LA neighborhoods have grown vertically as more people move into multifamily buildings within a short walk of everything they need and want. As a […]

The Matthews™ Podcast |  Episode #8 The Product Type Investors are Chasing – Car Washes How car washes differentiate from STNL, the nuances of business dynamics, and what the future of the space looks like   In this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by Clay Smith and Beryl Grant, two retail […]

Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) in Texas Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) entered a new era post-COVID-19, becoming the golden egg of the retail sector. Offering fast, easy service for food at affordable prices, QSRs are growing faster than ever before as consumers look to limit contact but still have an enjoyable eating-out experience. With the sector’s ability to […]

Multi-Tenant Retail Market Overview Palm Beach County, Broward County, Martin County Florida is home to several thriving cities and counties that help benefit the state’s overall economic well-being. South Florida was severely impacted by the substantial economic disruption that occurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing tourism to a complete halt. Palm Beach County, Broward […]

Courtney Haubach and Meghan Carrol joined Jessica LaRusso, director at Crexi, to talk about their experiences at Matthews™. The two gave insights and tips regarding commercial real estate and ways to manage the ever-changing market. The following interview dives into what it takes to be successful in commercial real estate, what newcomers should expect during […]

Industrial Market Report Naples, FL   The Naples market employment growth and the region’s gross domestic product should outpace the national average over the next three years, barring a significant economic slowdown. The metro population, which is currently around 375,000, is also expected to increase more quickly than most over the same period.   Hurricane […]