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Interview With Joanna Rotonde Manfro: Pioneering Success in CRE What motivated you to pursue a career in CRE, and how did you begin your journey? Real estate has been in my family for three generations. My grandfather was in excavation and worked on major developments in the outer boroughs of NYC in the 60s and […]

Los Angeles and Orange County, CA Retail Market Report Orange County Market Overview The retail market in Orange County is characterized by a strong consumer base, a thriving tourism industry, and a low unemployment rate, which has driven robust demand for regional malls, neighborhood restaurants, and shopping centers. The availability of retail space has reached […]

The Rising Popularity of Mixed-Use Development Mixed-use development has gained popularity as a transformative approach to urban planning and design. By combining residential, commercial, and often cultural or recreational elements within a single development, mixed-use projects create dynamic, livable, and sustainable urban spaces. The integration of functions aims to enhance the live-work-play experience, offering residents […]

How the Shopping Center Sector Found its Footing After the rollercoaster of a ride over the past three years, investors are taking a fresh look at shopping centers. Retail’s attractive yields, impressive fundamentals, and relatively smooth rebound from the early days of the pandemic have shifted the shopping center landscape dramatically. The pandemic ultimately forced […]

Central Florida Shopping Centers Market Report Market Overview Florida’s retail industry has shown flexibility in the face of economic unpredictability and quick shifts in consumer patterns. Included in this market report are the following counties: Orange County, Osceola County, Lake County, Polk County, Brevard County, and Volusia County.   Driven by both tourism and local […]

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. […]