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Multifamily Market Report | North Florida

DATE August 12, 2024 / Author


North Florida Multifamily Market Report North Florida Market Overview The Jacksonville metro’s economy remains in strong standing, with the education and health services, leisure and hospitality, government, and construction sectors leading job growth this year. There are more than 300,000 employees in just these segments alone. Employee growth in these sectors could likely be a […]

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Multifamily Market Report | Austin, TX

DATE August 8, 2024 / Author


Austin Multifamily Market Report Market Overview The Austin multifamily sector maintains a strong position and is part of one of the top-growing metros nationally. This can be attributed to healthy performance in the job market here, which grew by 2.1%, outpacing the national average. The education and health services sector noted the greatest boost so […]

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Multifamily Market Report | West Los Angeles, CA

DATE August 5, 2024 / Author


West Los Angeles Multifamily Market Report Market Overview West Los Angeles is a thriving metro on the West Coast. Its economy includes major industries such as entertainment, tourism, worldwide trade, fashion, and aerospace. The market has a strong entrepreneurial culture and a huge pool of creative workers, leading to a high rate of new business […]

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What’s Shaping Tomorrow’s Shopping Centers

DATE July 18, 2024 / Author


Shopping Center Trends in Placemaking & Merchandising Finding balance between the objectives of landlords and community stakeholders is vital in shaping the future of a shopping center. Key factors such as merchandising and placemaking define the property’s ambiance and drive foot traffic, creating a dynamic and profitable environment for landlords, tenants, and the community. The […]

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Ways to Maximize NOI For Your Multifamily Investment

DATE July 18, 2024 / Author


Strategies to Boost the NOI of Your Multifamily Property In 2023, a volatile economy and elevated housing prices caused a surge in demand for multifamily. This resulted in an 111% increase in absorbed units. At the same time, 583,000 new units were delivered, marking the highest number of completed units since the mid-1980s. This led […]

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What Grocery Mergers Mean for Retail

DATE July 12, 2024 / Author


Kroger-Albertsons: What Grocery Mergers Mean for Retail The grocery merger between Kroger and Albertsons, valued at $24.6 billion, is facing significant legal and regulatory hurdles. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to block the merger, citing concerns that it would eliminate competition, leading to higher grocery prices and reduced quality for consumers. […]

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The History and Workings of NYC Rent Regulation

DATE July 10, 2024 / Author


Rent Regulation: The History and Workings in NYC As the Rent Stabilization Law of 2019 remains intact, what impact has it had on multifamily? On June 14, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act, a law regulating New York City apartment units. As the 5th anniversary approaches, we look back on […]

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The Matthews Podcast – Making it in Brokerage

DATE June 20, 2024 / Author


The Matthews Podcast – Making it in Brokerage Episode #24: Cory Rosenthal & Charles Wright Commercial real estate brokerage is changing. According to Cory Rosenthal and Charles Wright, brokerage is in for a reset, where agents get back to the basics of making real connections with clients. In one of the most anticipated episodes yet, […]

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Investor Appetite for Shopping Centers Strongest in a Decade

DATE June 18, 2024 / Author


Investor Appetite for Shopping Centers Strongest in a Decade And AI tools are supporting investment strategies for both anchored and non-anchored properties.   Shopping center investment is turning a corner. After several years of declining sales volumes—Q1 YOY, investment activity was down nearly 36%—buyer appetite for both anchored and unanchored shopping centers is picking up. […]

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