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Summer Hospitality Market Report | California

DATE July 30, 2024 / Author


Summer California Hospitality Market Report Hospitality Market: 3 Updates 1. CPI, Interest Rates, and Cap Rates March 2024 reported a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), indicating persistent inflation, making a June Federal Reserve rate cut unlikely. This development impacts the hotel market directly, potentially extending the decline in hotel values beyond earlier predictions. […]

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The Strategic Advantage of CRE Auctions

DATE July 29, 2024 / Author


The Strategic Advantage of CRE Auctions Imagine a space where real estate investors compete for prime commercial properties. That’s the world of commercial real estate auctions, and it’s changing the game for buyers and sellers. Recent data shows how CRE auctions can speed up deals and boost sale prices beyond expectations. This makes them an […]

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What’s New in Strip Centers for 2024

DATE July 29, 2024 / Author


What’s New in Strip Centers for 2024 Shift of Capital Placement There’s a significant amount of capital pursuing a limited number of strip center deals. We’re noticing that traditional retail investors are hyper-focused on the unanchored strip center side of their portfolio. Additionally, investors from other asset classes, such as multifamily, land, and industrial, are […]

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Multifamily Market Report | East Oakland, CA

DATE July 26, 2024 / Author


East Oakland Multifamily Market Report Market Overview Supply pressures in East Oakland due to population growth and stagnant leasing are impacting multifamily occupancy rates. Additionally, the last remaining professional sports team in Oakland, the Oakland A’s, is relocating to Las Vegas, sparking conversation about its impact on the area. Nevertheless, neighborhoods bordering Lake Merritt and […]

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The Matthews Podcast – How Matthews Stands Out

DATE July 23, 2024 / Author


How Matthews Stands Out: NYC Growth & Outlook Episode #25: Brock Emmetsberger & DJ Johnston In the latest episode of the Matthews Podcast, Brock Emmetsberger and DJ Johnston from Matthews’ New York office share insights on the firm’s growth plans and strategies. The two discuss what makes Matthews stand out among other investment services firms. […]

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Hospitality Market Report | Nashville, TN

DATE July 18, 2024 / Author


Nashville Hospitality Market Report Market Overview Nashville is a favored spot for leisure travelers, boasting live music venues, a rich musical heritage, and a variety of festivals, conventions, and sporting events. In the past decade, its culinary scene has gained prominence, particularly for Southern cuisine, barbecue, and Nashville Hot Chicken.   A major highlight in […]

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Multifamily Development Report | Fort Collins, CO

DATE July 17, 2024 / Author


Fort Collins Multifamily Development Report Fort Collins by the Numbers Vacancy rate: 5.51% Absorption (units): 151 Average rent: 1.6% Sales: $0 Last 12 Months | Source: CoStar   Absorption During Q1 2024, absorption declined from 208 units to 171 units compared to the previous quarter. However, the trailing 12-month total absorption witnessed a slight uptick […]

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Hospitality Market Report | North & South Carolina

DATE July 17, 2024 / Author


North & South Carolina Hotel Market Report Charlotte, NC Market Overview Charlotte, the second-largest financial hub in the U.S., hosts the most employment centers for three of the nation’s six biggest banks: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Truist Financial. In 2019, following the merger of BB&T and SunTrust Banks to form Truist, the newly […]

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Matthews™ Capital Markets Rate Sheet | July 2024

DATE July 9, 2024 / Author


Capital Markets July 2024 Rate Sheet The July 2024 rate sheet indicates that Treasury yields have been range-bound during the slow summer trading period. However, as employment and factory orders start to wane ahead of this year’s election, more commentary has surfaced from money center bank economists regarding the impending recession. Several money center banks […]

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