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IS IT BETTER TO LEASE OR OWN MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS? Physicians are navigating uncharted territory post-COVID-19, and practices are dealing with different challenges. Medical offices are a hot commodity given current demographic trends and performance during the most recent economic downturn. Due to this, physicians now have to compete with commercial investors to own medical […]

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 […]

Offices Undergoing an Upgrade Medical office buildings (MOBs) have exhibited significant demand from investors over the past decade, buoyed by consistent occupancy and rent growth. With technology allowing advanced procedures to be performed outside of centralized facilities and the increased demand for outpatient services, many health systems are opening medical facilities outside of centralized campuses. […]

The Veterinary Real Estate Market Outlook An increase in the number of pet owners is driving the need for better access to care and improved treatment options for companion animals, resulting in more pet health spending and market growth. From 2019 to 2020, about 67 percent of households in the U.S. owned a pet, equal […]

Investment Opportunity in the Child Care Sector The child care sector is growing rapidly due to a shift in economy and employment, making the industry a key market for investment asset opportunities. The need for on-demand child care is driven by rising incomes, more dual-career couples, population growth among children under age 5, and more […]

The Life Sciences Boom The Life Science sector is a break-out commercial real estate asset type taking the market by storm. Both private equity and public funding are pouring billions of dollars into the industry, reaching $39 billion in 2021, according to JP Morgan Chase. Yet life sciences was an expanding asset class long before the […]

How COVID-19 Accelerated the Adoption of Telehealth The healthcare sector is booming and growth is not expected to slow down any time soon. Businesses in this sector have been deemed essential by the U.S. government, resulting in investors allocating 57 percent more capital toward healthcare real estate for 2022, according to TheRealDeal. The resilience in […]

How Have Gyms Adapted Their Real Estate? Assets in the fitness industry are continuing to grow investor demand within the net lease retail space. Although most big-box gyms and other fitness facilities faced temporary closures during the pandemic, they have been quick to rebound as consumers realize the importance physical activity plays in lifestyle. For […]

The Evolving Role of Urgent Care Centers The urgent care industry is continuing to dominate CRE markets as new technologies and services meet the needs of the public. There is an increasing interest in using urgent care clinics compared to primary care options. Their role in the industry will evolve due to several factors, including: […]