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Matthews™ Capital Markets Rate Sheet | October

DATE October 19, 2021 / Author


  It has now been 19 months since COVID-19 was declared a national emergency in the United States. The media continues to paint the picture that there is no end in sight for the pandemic and forecasters are incorporating the longevity of the health crisis into economic projections. This is downshifting the market outlook. According […]

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It’s a Landlord’s Market

DATE October 15, 2021 / Author


Rents have increased 11.5 percent year-over-year, according to Bloomberg, making it increasingly difficult to for low-income tenants to afford rent. Apartment List reported that each one of the nation’s top 100 largest metros have seen increased rents month-over-month for the last five months. Rent spikes are most prominent in places like the Phoenix metro or […]

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To Evict Or Not To Evict? What Comes Next For SoCal Landlords?

DATE October 7, 2021 / Author


  California’s statewide eviction moratorium expired last week, but residents of Los Angeles county may still be protected against eviction proceedings if they are unable to pay rent due to hardships caused by Covid-19. As a result, many LA landlords are wondering what will come next and how they can best proceed. Should they keep their current tenants, even if […]

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Drive-Thrus | The Future of Off-Premise Sales

DATE October 4, 2021 / Author


Drive-thrus remain a prevalent method for revenue during a time of uncertainty. Though drive-thrus were more commonly associated among fast-food chains, drive-thrus quickly became a retail staple amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With several companies hunting for locations with drive-thru capabilities, there is no shortage of demand. Though leasing activity slowed across the nation during a […]

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Eviction Moratorium Extended in Los Angeles

DATE October 1, 2021 / Author


The temporary eviction moratorium in California ended September 30th, 2021, but Los Angeles County has extended commercial tenant protection to January 2022 and residential protection in the City of Los Angeles to October 2022. This applies to financially burdened tenants due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though landlords can still evict tenants for other reasons, like […]

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How Pragmatism Will Get Your Financing Deal to the Finish Line

DATE October 1, 2021 / Author


  Matthews™ knows the key factors that ensure a real estate project will secure funding   Location, return profile and quality of sponsorship. Those are the three characteristics that can make or break every real estate financing deal, according to Jay Soave, First Vice President, capital markets division at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services—and he […]

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Q3 2021 Industrial Market Report | Birmingham & Huntsville, AL

DATE September 28, 2021 / Author


  Benefitting from both a national surge in logistics demand and the improved manufacturing climate, Birmingham’s industrial market is strong. Vacancies are tight and hovering around 2.6 percent, giving pricing power to the landlords. Rents have increased at an impressive rate, growing 6.6 percent over the last 12 months. Despite this, developers have been hesitant […]

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Q3 2021 Industrial Market Report | Chattanooga, TN

DATE September 28, 2021 / Author


  Chattanooga is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, posting positive economic growth. The market’s low business costs, able workforce, and easy access to larger logistics markets have attracted manufacturing and logistics companies. The increased industrial demand for distribution space comes from companies looking to serve the local population, smaller manufacturing firms, and Volkswagen. Though […]

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The Evolution of C-Stores

DATE September 22, 2021 / Author


How the Rising Product Type Found its Place     As an essential business with premium real estate qualities, convenience stores (c-stores) continually maintain strong investor demand and continue to be one of the best performers in net lease retail. Investors are drawn to this product type due to its characteristics, including high traffic locations, […]

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