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Rising Construction Costs 2022 Inflation isn’t a new concept in construction. In fact, it’s part of many projects and is difficult to avoid. But now, inflation is happening at a breakneck pace and is plaguing developers’ timelines and financials. Numerous projects are facing delays due to rising costs, limiting the number of opportunities developers can […]

Key Markets for Multifamily Investments in 2022 The multifamily sector has shifted greatly since the start of the pandemic, with some markets losing steam and others experiencing historical growth. Here you will find the top 10 markets multifamily investors should consider in 2022.   Los Angeles The Los Angeles multifamily sector took a hit at […]

Your August Capital Markets Rate Sheet Equity capital is aggressively flowing thanks to investors hunting for strong-performing commercial real estate assets for safer return potential. The Federal Reserve increased the fed funds rate by its second 0.75 percentage point to 2.25% – 2.5% in July 2022 to hedge against hiking inflation. Being the second three-quarters […]

Atlanta Retail Market Overview Atlanta’s retail sector has been positively impacted by the metro’s strong demographic and economic growth. Deal volume has picked up in recent quarters, showing resilience since the pandemic. Retail landlords are confident in the state of Atlanta’s market, as year-over-year rent growth has picked up. Additionally, redevelopment plans are in the […]

Big-Box Retailers VS. E-Commerce Big-box retailers have largely been unpenetrated by the internet, as frequent and everyday deals keep consumers returning to the stores searching for the latest merchandise. However, the pandemic launched e-commerce five to ten years into the future and forced many of the major players’ hands as they began to open new […]

What Is a Bear Market? During a bear market phase, investing can be risky even for the most seasoned of investors. In most cases, a bear market symbolizes a deep selloff in the market, an economic downturn that has been caused by a decrease in the value of securities, or by an increase in interest […]

Rising Rates Causes Investors To Reassess Their Assets The current investing environment can be calculated by many variables – rising interest rates, inflation, and fear of a recession. Commercial real estate investors are reevaluating their strategies to determine which assets have the best returns. Are multifamily and industrial still viable and safe investments, having proved […]

How Micro-Fulfillment Centers Are Improving Distribution Efficiency The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) accelerated changes in consumer buying behavior and drove more companies to embrace a strategy that streamlines their supply chains for faster fulfillment. With e-commerce on the rise, micro-fulfillment centers (or MFCs), are quickly becoming a viable option for retailers looking to increase distribution efficiency […]

Phoenix Retail Market Overview The Phoenix retail market is far better than in years past. The metro’s buoyant economy and speedy population growth have contributed to a stable retail market, attracting opportunistic investors. Demand has been high for grocery, pharmacy, home improvement, drive-thru, and hobby stores, mainly from out-of-state buyers on the hunt for prime […]