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What are Build to Suit Facilities? Build to suit (BTS) facilities are industrial properties that are tailor-made for the needs and wants of a specific tenant. For this type of facility, a tenant must come to an agreement with a developer or landowner in constructing a new, custom-built property for lease. The two main ways […]

Rapid Growth in Industrial Properties The industrial sector saw a massive surge in demand across the U.S. post-pandemic, and it’s not slowing down for the remainder of 2022. Industrial assets are breaking ground at a record pace with construction up over 60% with 816 million square feet in the pipeline. The rise of e-commerce led […]

Market Overview Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and home to over two million residents. Dubbed the “Music City,” Nashville sees an average of 16.1 million visitors annually for its rich culture and unique nightlife. Nashville’s retail sector is performing strongly, achieving record-breaking sales volume in 2021, low vacancies, and incredible year-over-year rent growth. Vigorous […]

How Micro-Fulfillment Centers Are Improving Distribution Efficiency The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) accelerated changes in consumer buying behavior and drove more companies to embrace a strategy that streamlines their supply chains for faster fulfillment. With e-commerce on the rise, micro-fulfillment centers (or MFCs), are quickly becoming a viable option for retailers looking to increase distribution efficiency […]

Industrial’s Continued Growth Industrial real estate is a hot commodity thanks to the growing demand for last-mile delivery from elevated e-commerce sales, and as the internet continues to rely on data centers and logistic companies to expand their reach. As a result, leasing activity and rent growth have seen incredible numbers in 2022. But, how long […]

Market Overview Chicago has a population of nearly three million residents, home to eight major league sports teams, over 7,300 restaurants, and a large commuter base (the second-highest percentage of commuters that ride their bikes to work). There is plenty to do in Chicago, holding 600 parks, 29 beaches, and plentiful art and culture appreciation […]

Matthews™  measured investor insight in a recovering market. CRE investors remain optimistic, despite the current inflationary environment recent rate hikes. The four most significant challenges investors believe the CRE industry faces today are rising interest rates, the Federal Administration, change in demand of the workforce, and capital market risk.   Nearly 70% of investors believe […]

Phoenix Retail Market Overview The Phoenix retail market is far better than in years past. The metro’s buoyant economy and speedy population growth have contributed to a stable retail market, attracting opportunistic investors. Demand has been high for grocery, pharmacy, home improvement, drive-thru, and hobby stores, mainly from out-of-state buyers on the hunt for prime […]

Why Investors Like Build-to-Rent With home prices soaring 20 percent in 2021, according to CoreLogic, the median home price in the U.S. is over $400,000, yet the median household income is less than $80,000. Mortgage interest rates are also climbing significantly. With build-to-rent (BTR housing) investors and developers can capitalize on filling the country’s housing […]