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Shopping Centers Market Report | South Florida

DATE February 1, 2023 / Author


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 […]

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End of Year Retail Market Report | 2022

DATE January 5, 2023 / Author


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 […]

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Starters vs Bench: Evaluating Performance Per Retail Sector

DATE December 21, 2022 / Author


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 […]

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Retail Real Estate is Going Strong Headed into the Holiday Season

DATE December 11, 2022 / Author


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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Grocers Pushing Back on Recession Fears

DATE November 30, 2022 / Author


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 […]

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Understanding Inflation: The Pros & Cons for Commercial Real Estate

DATE November 21, 2022 / Author


How is Inflation Impacting Commercial Real Estate?   Inflation remains elevated due to many factors, mainly a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including increases in household demand, stubborn supply chain bottlenecks, energy shortages, geopolitical affairs, and rising commodity costs. In the U.S., the sticky components of inflation continue to accelerate, including rents and wages. Given […]

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Is Now the Time to Re-Invest in Shopping Centers?

DATE November 10, 2022 / Author


Over the last ten years, numerous profound shifts in retail shopping habits have been attributed to the significant rise of e-commerce. Because of these shifts, retailers are now hyper-fixated on buying habits and their bottom line. Now, amid a looming recession, retail investors wonder when the best time is to re-invest in shopping centers.   […]

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Matthews™ Top Insights | 2022

DATE October 14, 2022 / Author


Top Articles of 2022 Explore the latest trends and popular insights within CRE to make informed investment decisions. We deliver cutting-edge market research reports and cover a multitude of property types and conditions across the U.S. to provide investors with important updates. Browse the top 10 articles of Q3 2022 below for specific market research […]

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The Rising Cost of Services

DATE August 10, 2022 / Author


How Shopping Centers Can Mitigate Market Headwinds Retail is at the forefront of rampant inflationary pressures as consumers face price increases for gas, groceries, housing, and other essentials. As a result, retailers have become hyper-aware of the shift in buying habits and their bottom line. Since COVID-19, retailers have had a tough time balancing the […]

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