Shopping Centers

Back in Business: Shopping Centers Drive CRE Recovery Current Shopping Center Performance In recent years, construction of new retail centers has slowed considerably, with developers focusing more on industrial, mixed-use projects, and residential developments due to cost impediments and a changing real estate landscape. Rising construction and borrowing costs, especially with high interest rates, have […]

South Carolina Multi-Tenant Retail Sales Comp Report Market Snapshot South Carolina has become a focal point for institutional investors, funds, and private clients. This interest is driven by its strong economic performance, population growth, and favorable market dynamics. Coastal communities like Charleston and Myrtle Beach are thriving due to a combination of tourism-driven revenues and steady […]

E-Commerce & Shopping Centers What Online Spending Can Tell Us About the Future of Retail During the 2010s, media and investor sentiment regarding retail centers was overwhelmingly negative. Talks of a “Retail Apocalypse” swept through the media landscape, with many retailers feeling the effects of the recession that emerged from the 2008 financial crisis. Consumer […]

Retail Real Estate – A Standout Asset Class February is the month of strategic planning and is the ideal time to focus on investment avenues for the year for long-term gains. Retail real estate stands out as a resilient and lucrative investment opportunity for 2025. With consumer spending on the rise and strong market fundamentals, […]

Why Open-Air Retail Centers are a Prime Opportunity For Investors Open-air retail centers are quickly becoming one of the most sought-after assets in the commercial real estate market. For nearly two years, these centers have maintained higher occupancy rates than e-commerce warehouses, driven by limited new construction and rising demand. Institutional investors are taking notice, […]

Strong Retail Fundamentals Limiting Value-Add Opportunities, Boosting Outlook and Sales Trends for Most Retail Sub-Types Lack Of Available Space Discouraging Listings for Lower-Tier Centers Retail has successfully overcome the “Retail Apocalypse” narrative that dominated the 2010s, and has even improved its performance since the onset of COVID-19. While e-commerce is fully integrated into consumer habits, […]

The Unanchored Strip Center Space The unanchored strip center sector has evolved into one of the most dynamic areas of commercial real estate. Once considered a secondary retail format, these neighborhood shopping hubs now attract significant attention from a diverse set of investors.   Matthews Real Estate Investment Services recently hosted a roundtable discussion featuring […]

REIT Earnings Recap & Forward Momentum: Q3 2024 Quarterly Insights from Open-Air Shopping Center REITs The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their earnings calls for Q3 2024 and gave their insights on what they expect for the remainder of the year. Property operations continue to remain rock solid as occupancy numbers and leasing […]

What to Look Out for When Reviewing an NNN Lease What is a Triple Net Lease? A lease agreement where the tenant agrees to cover all expenses, including property taxes, building insurance, and maintenance, in addition to paying rent and utilities, is known as a triple net (NNN) lease. This is a type of commercial […]