From investment sales, capital markets, and 1031 exchanges, Matthews™ offers premium services that always put the clients first. Matthews™ has an exceptional team of brokers trained in all things real estate and assigned specialties to deliver expertise in U.S. markets. Our agents are trained to optimize an owner’s property whether they sell or not, setting […]
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The Current State of the Multifamily Market Multifamily properties have proven to be an inflation hedge, providing investors with reliable income, stability, and appreciation potential. Rent growth accelerated across the country, however, asking rents have moderated from their record high at the beginning of 2022, decelerating to 9.4 percent on a year-over-year basis since October, […]
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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 […]
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Feeling the Heat: Phoenix CRE Report Known as the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, AZ, is one of commercial real estate’s hottest markets. With a current population of over 4.7 million, a 1.4 percent increase from 2022, the Phoenix metro is packed with abundant job growth, consumer spending, and investment opportunities. Phoenix is the largest […]
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Retail Real Estate is Going Strong Headed into the Holiday Season Retail remains steady despite the recession and inflation concerns. In fact, U.S. retail real estate vacancies are down, rents are up, and more stores are opening than closing. In the last year, more stores opened than closed for the first time since 1995, and […]
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Retail Market Current Trends Retail investors have remained resilient amid soaring inflation, recession fears, and the current economic environment. The retail market was one of the hardest-hit sectors in 2020, but since the pandemic, it has recovered. With a continued rebound in consumer spending and supply that will remain muted this year, there are opportunities […]
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2023 Top Trends for Retail The world of retail is constantly changing. External factors like the pandemic, rising inflation, and the threat of recession have all affected consumer buying habits. However, while times of inflation hold several challenges, inflation is also full of opportunities. From a digitally altered shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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