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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

Rising Tides: Why Discount Retailers Are Capitalizing on Inflation If 2023 was the year of rate hikes, high inflation, and economic uncertainty, then 2024 is set to be the year of cautionary spending. Retailers nationwide have felt the impact of inflation as consumer purchasing power has decreased. However, discount retail stores stand to benefit from […]

The Rise of Shallow-Bay Multi-Tenant Industrial Properties A Noticeable Shift A few years ago, single-tenant industrial properties made a lot of sense to buyers. Interest rates were low, and single-tenant leases signed in the five years or so before—with 2% to 3% annual rent increases—had kept pace with the market. Then, market rents started rising […]

Multifamily Market Report | Atlanta, GA Market Overview In 2023, Atlanta’s multifamily market experienced a resurgence in demand, showcasing resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges and a surge in new developments. Despite the increase in absorption, vacancy rates rose, primarily in high-end properties, due to extensive construction activity. While the market is saturated with […]

Delinquencies, Collection Issues, and The New Renter Mindset The New Renter Mindset The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ended its nationwide eviction moratorium in 2021, roughly a year after it took effect. The temporary halt on evictions had been issued to prevent people from losing housing during the pandemic, when economic uncertainty and […]