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The Matthews Podcast – Episode #18     In this episode of The Matthews Podcast, host Matthew Wallace is joined by expert guest Geoffrey Arrobio. Geoffrey is an experienced mortgage broker in the Matthews™ Capital Markets Division and joins the podcast today to dissect the challenges and strategies in today’s commercial real estate financing landscape. […]

A Review of Capital Markets Performance in Q3 2023 After the close of Q3 2023, the global economy stands as a testament to resilience, weathering the challenges posed by significant monetary tightening, and most CRE sectors have remained relatively stable despite economic volatility. This capital markets update delves into the highlights from the past eight […]

REIT Earnings Report Q2 2023 The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their earnings calls for the 2nd quarter of 2023. Like the previous quarter, leasing and operations remained strong, while the transactions market remained relatively muted. A lack of new supply, primarily due to increased construction costs, has led to the best leasing […]

Short- and Long-Term Self-Storage Financing Interest-rate volatility has created major changes in the financial markets. In particular, rising short-term rates have impacted self-storage developers and owners seeking construction and similar loans. This article offers an overview of current financing conditions and explains the mechanics of short- and long-term structures to help you plan for construction […]

Houston, TX Capital Markets How is Houston Performing? Individuals and businesses interested in purchasing, selling, or renting commercial properties are gravitating toward Houston for their CRE investments. They are drawn to the city’s thriving market that continues to experience rapid growth. Its strategic location, extensive transportation infrastructure, and robust economy make the market a prime […]

Interest Rate Hike On July 26, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point to 5.25%-5.5%, the highest level in 22 years. The increase comes after a long-awaited pause in June. Prior to June, the Fed issued 10 consecutive hikes aimed at slowing historically-high inflation. Although the Fed’s actions have successfully lowered inflation to […]

Factors Influencing Cap Rates In CRE, cap rates play a pivotal role in evaluating the profitability and desirability of a property. Cap rates reflect the relationship between a property’s net operating income (NOI) and its market value. However, these rates are not static and are heavily influenced by various economic factors. Understanding the fundamental elements […]

Commercial Real Estate Outlook A year of bank closures, rising interest rates, unrelenting Fed rate hikes, moderating rent growth, and transaction declines have made quite the uphill battle for commercial real estate. These market disturbances have amplified economic uncertainty and led several investors and owners to wonder what will happen next. However, several CRE sectors […]

Short-Term Real Estate Debt Financing vs. Long-Term Debt The banking industry plays a crucial role in facilitating economic growth and stability throughout the United States. However, regional banking issues have recently emerged as a significant concern as rising short-term interest rates (most notably construction financing and short-term debt instruments), have increased significantly and have impacted […]