Top Articles of 2023

Explore CRE’s latest trends and popular insights to make informed investment decisions. We deliver cutting-edge market research reports and cover a multitude of property types and conditions across the U.S. to provide investors with important updates. Browse the top 10 articles of 2023 below to see what interested readers this year.

What is a Good Cap Rate for an Investment Property?

Cap rates are an excellent tool for assessing a property’s overall profitability. Although it may be difficult to pinpoint a perfect cap rate, there are ways investors can determine if the cap rate of a property meets their individual investment goals. Read on to see how investors can make the most out of their investments using cap rate calculations.

How to Find the Most Profitable Investment Property?

Investing in a commercial property can offer fantastic tax benefits, low barriers to entry, and some of the highest return rates. Whether it’s an investment in a long or short-term property, investors can create positive cash flow with a high return on investment.

2023 Self-Storage Sector Update

The self-storage sector moderated in H1 2023 after record highs in 2022, which is attributed to numerous factors, including a deceleration in rent growth and occupancy. However, despite economic headwinds, positive market fundamentals and steady demand trends continue to attract investors. The sector is still seeing tremendous growth, which is reflected by the number of people utilizing self-storage, increasing to 14.5 million in 2022, up by 970,000 since 2020, according to YardiMatrix.

What is the Relationship Between Interest Rates and Cap Rates?

The real estate market is a complex and ever-changing landscape influenced by various factors, with interest rates and cap rates playing a crucial role. Understanding the dynamic relationship between these two factors is essential for investors, developers, and industry professionals alike. In this article, we delve into the impact of interest rates on cap rates and explore the current trends shaping the market.

Tremendous Growth in Huntsville in 2023

Innovative developments and groundbreaking projects were crucial drivers in Huntsville’s overwhelming growth this past year, and the city is nowhere near slowing down. The real estate market in Huntsville is projected to grow even more in 2023 due to the city’s robust job and population growth, low cost of living, and development opportunities. Nicknamed ‘The Rocket City’ because of early rocket development for the U.S. Army in 1950, which was used to put the first satellite in orbit, the first American in space, and transported the first astronauts to the Moon. The city continues to have a booming economy and rising employment as businesses are currently investing billions in the area.

California Apartment Laws: What Owners Need to Know

To finish the year off, California apartment owners must be aware of the resident manager laws that have gone into effect during 2023. With an increase in the minimum wage, stricter contracts, rent credit limits, and more, it is essential for owners to follow the implemented guidelines to ensure they do not incur unnecessary profit losses during the year.

What’s Driving Cap Rate Compression?

Depending on the side of the transaction an investor finds themselves, capitalization rate compression can be favorable or costly. Although other factors must be considered when evaluating a real estate transaction, the capitalization rate, or cap rate, remains a paramount figure for most private investors as they chase higher yields on their investments. In this article, Matthews™ explores the concept of cap rate compression and what it means for commercial investors.

The Future of Casual Dining: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

The casual dining industry, otherwise known as full-service restaurants, has felt the same adverse effects of e-commerce as traditional brick-and-mortar retail, department stores, and suburban mall centers. Full-service restaurants are desperately rethinking their business models to pivot and adapt. In this article, Matthews™ reviews how COVID-19 and inflation have made lasting impacts on casual dining as well as the sector’s strengths and weaknesses.

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. Short-term rentals benefit local economies significantly, as cities gain additional tax revenue and local businesses and restaurants benefit from increased tourist spending. As a result, cities must take a balanced approach to address community concerns while also adapting to meet the changing accommodation needs of their visitors.

The Future of Gas Stations

Throughout past decades, consumers have relied on gas stations and convenience stores (c-stores) to replenish both drivers and their vehicles. However, with the rise of inflation, high gas prices, and an increasing number of drivers switching from gas vehicles to electric vehicles (EV), gas station operators are seeking changes to how they cater to the needs of their customers. Many operators are seeking alternative business channels outside of fuel and looking to transform the way gas stations operate.