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The Matthews Podcast – Episode #14 Tom Alexander – Acquisitions Director at BH Properties – Adapting to Changing Markets and Consumer Trends   On this episode, your host Matt LoPiccolo is joined by Tom Alexander, the west coast acquisition director at BH Properties, a real estate investing company that owns, operates, and repositions value-add real […]

South Florida Shopping Centers Market Report Market Overview Despite current economic uncertainty, South Florida continues to be a strong investor’s market. The active market of South Florida currently has 90 total properties under construction and in the past 12 months, 853 properties have sold. Broward County and Palm Beach County, both have average vacancy rates […]

South San Diego Shopping Center/Retail Market Report Market Overview The southern region of San Diego has remained adaptable amid economic uncertainty and rapid changes in consumer spending habits. The submarkets in this region’s market report include East Lake, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove/Spring Valley, Imperial Beach, and National City.   Across its southern markets, net absorption […]

The Battle Between Retailers and Brands Over the past few decades, the surge in e-commerce has shifted many consumer brands from relying on wholesale retailers to direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations. Although some global brands have seen great success with DTC, research has shown that the business model may not be the “end-all, be-all” to business success. […]

Martin County, Palm Beach County, Broward County Market Overview Florida retail has remained adaptable amid economic uncertainty and rapid changes in consumer behavior. Demand for higher cap rate shopping centers is as strong as ever in South Florida as investors seek to hedge higher interest rates and inflation. Palm Beach County is a highly liquid […]

Retail Market Overview | 2022 Recap & 2023 Forecast The United States’ retail market saw healthy expansion in 2022, with sales volume reaching $102 billion and over 80,000 transactions closing, pushing investors to continue planting capital in this sector. The average annual retail sales volume in the U.S. is $54.3 billion, with a record-high retail […]

Evaluating Performance Per Retail Sector The United States retail market has made steady progress in its recovery from the pandemic, with nationwide net absorption reaching its highest level in six years. The increased demand has filled vacant spaces across the market, even though malls and regional centers still face headwinds. Developers and lenders are shying […]

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 […]

Grocers Pushing Back on Recession Fears With soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and a volatile marketplace, analysts are predicting that an economic recession is on the horizon. However, investors continue to keep their eye on the grocery-anchored retail sector due to its impressive sales growth, better risk-adjusted returns, and strong performance during the pandemic. Technological […]