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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 […]

From the start of 2022, the U.S. economy has been plagued by the ongoing effects of COVID-19, war abroad, and supply chain disruptions. Now as the Federal Reserve tightens interest rates in an effort to cease rapid inflation, talks of a recession run rampant. So what does this mean for business investors? In this report, […]

Commercial Real Estate Hotspots in the West The western region of the United States offers fiscal opportunities in its dominating economic sectors, including technology, agriculture, oil/gas, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and many more. Many states along the western United States attract residents, but the top three states for in-migration in 2022 have been Nevada, California, and […]

How to Stay Motivated in Brokerage With the proper mindset, tools, and know-how, it is possible to create a long-lasting successful career in commercial real estate. Have Passion First and foremost, enjoying the career you devote hours of your day pursuing is essential. That love for what you do will keep you moving along in […]

September Industry Rates | Capital Markets Rate Sheet   Quick Economic Overview Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, came out swinging two weeks ago at the Jackson Hole Business Conference with a highly hawkish tone related to interest rates and the Fed’s total commitment to controlling inflation. The Fed is willing to cause some pain in […]

The Matthews™ Podcast |  Episode #7 Multifamily Dive: Market Shifts, Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty, and Multifamily Outlook In this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by Taylor Avakian, a premier client advisor in the Multifamily sector, and Greg Kavoklis, a capital markets expert. They explore the current multifamily market by analyzing the […]

Southern California – Retail Market Report Los Angeles Market Overview Los Angeles is home to some of the nation’s most expensive retail real estate. With world-renowned areas including Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Abbot Kinney, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood, these high-street retail districts surpass the highest rental rates in the market. Although high in population, […]

Matthews™ Market Movers, Q&A Uncertainty has plagued the real estate industry as increased interest rates loom. Fortunately, property fundamentals remain strong. In this Q&A, we asked our top agents to provide their specialized insight on what they see in the market and what discussions they are having with investors.   Alexander Harrold | Senior Vice […]