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2023 End of Year Capital Markets Report Capital Markets Overview Throughout 2023, capital markets faced economic uncertainties, market volatility, and geopolitical instability. Property sales and mortgage origination volumes were both down more than 50% in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to 2022. However, a glimmer of hope emerged in the latter part of […]

Understanding Apartment Financing Defining the Apartment Financing Market Over the past 12 months, higher market interest rates have affected the apartment financing market with several negative headwinds. The increased cost of capital has inhibited multifamily sales as sellers and buyers find risk-adjusted return price discovery due to increasing leverage costs. Buyers are much more reluctant […]

Geoffrey Arrobio Featured on The Real Market Podcast The Real Market Podcast hosted by Chris Rising recently hosted Matthews™ First Vice President Geoffrey Arrobio. The two explored Matthews Real Estate Investment Services’ nationwide expansion, current market dynamics and trends, challenges in financing and construction, building a commercial real estate career, and more.   To listen […]

REIT Earnings Report Q3 2023 The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their earnings calls for Q3 2023. Despite potential economic headwinds and a potential consumer spending slowdown, leasing activity remains robust as tenants look past any short-term uncertainty and continue executing their multiyear growth goals by leasing up vacant space. Due to the […]

Evaluating CRE as an Inflation Hedge Inflation, the diminisher of purchasing power, has long been a concern for investors seeking to safeguard their portfolios. With its historical reputation as a hedge against inflation, commercial real estate has provided a sense of security. However, recent challenges, particularly the era of rapid monetary tightening, prompt a reevaluation […]

The Real Market Podcast with Chris Rising – Episode 88 Geoffrey Arrobio of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of commercial real estate with special guest Geoffrey Arrobio from Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™. With decades of experience under his belt, Geoffrey brings a wealth of knowledge and […]

Insights from David Treadwell: Navigating Commercial Real Estate Trends and Embracing Change Q: How did you get into commercial real estate, and what led you to Matthews™? A: My route into commercial real estate followed a unique trajectory that led me to Matthews™. Though initially trained as an attorney, I found my passion didn’t align […]

Navigating Shifting Tides The landscape of CRE has undergone significant transformations throughout the year. This CRE market update delves into key trends and insights to help industry professionals understand the current landscape and what to expect for the last quarter of 2023.   Overall Market Trends Lending Momentum: The market saw a 5% quarter-over-quarter decline […]

Deep Dive Into Cap Rates: Will Cap Rate Expansion Continue in 2024?   Higher Borrowing costs, uncertainty around monetary policy, and continued disconnect between buyers and sellers force cap rates upward.   Cap rate expansion, the scenario in which the capitalization rate of real estate assets collectively rises, began in 2023 and has continued throughout […]