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Q&A | Matthews™ Capital Markets Experts As the economy recovered from COVID-19, the demand for commercial loans increased. Multifamily mortgage lending is seeing an increase in demand and record levels of capital. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projects commercial real estate and multifamily mortgage lending will break $1 trillion for the first time because of […]

What Is a Zero Cash Flow Investment? A zero cash flow property oftentimes called a “zero,” is defined by having a few characteristics, including a highly leveraged asset, long-term financing, a fixed rate, and the guarantee of an investment-grade tenant. In this type of investment, all net operating income services the debt owed on the […]

Kurt Sauer Interview Questions   #1 – How did you get into commercial real estate? How did you transition from a career in the NHL to a career in commercial real estate? I have been interested in real estate ever since my father purchased a student rental house when I was young. Sports, specifically hockey, […]

CRE Lending Trends in a Volatile Economic Environment Commercial real estate investors and capital providers use a variety of strategies to deal with inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility. However, in times of record-high inflation rates and rising prices, it is now more critical than ever for investors to take opportunities in times of uncertainty. […]

Industrial Market in Florida Over the past two years, the national and global economies have experienced various fluctuations, ranging from geopolitical events and higher interest rates to the ongoing war in Ukraine and recovery from the pandemic. Despite the fluctuating global economic forces, activity and demand for industrial space in Central Florida remain strong. The […]

A Guide to 1031 Exchanges 1031 Exchanges can be intimidating to those who are unfamiliar with the process. They are a popular tax deferral strategy for real estate investors involving the sale of one or more assets in exchange for one or more like-kind properties of equal or greater value.   Learn more about 1031 Exchanges […]

Top Articles of 2022 Explore the latest trends and popular insights within CRE to make informed investment decisions. We deliver cutting-edge market research reports and cover a multitude of property types and conditions across the U.S. to provide investors with important updates. Browse the top 10 articles of Q3 2022 below for specific market research […]

October Industry Rates | Capital Markets Rate Sheet   Were rates hiked too soon? The Fed hoisted the federal funds rate by three percentage points in 2022 after its third straight hike by three-quarters of a point in September. It expects the rate to close out in 2022 at about 4.4%. This inflation-fighting move has […]

The U.S. Labor Market Post Pandemic Since COVID-19, the workforce increased by more than 300,000 people, and COVID-19-related unemployment fell by 1.8 million. Wage growth slowed, indicating that employers were laboring to fill lower-wage posts that had been dormant for years as a nationwide labor shortage seemed to be easing. Hiring in hospitality industries like […]