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New commercial real estate construction is limited as inflation continues to put barriers on building material acquisition yet simultaneously drives the value of existing properties. According to Trading Economics, the current inflation rate sits at 8.5 percent as of March 2022. Experts predict that the record growth in industrial and multifamily in 2021 cannot be sustained into […]

  According to the World Population Review, Cleveland is the second-largest city in Ohio, with a population of 374,394. Once a manufacturing hub, Cleveland’s growth was primarily driven by the industrial sector. Now that manufacturing has shifted overseas and is facing headwinds due to disrupted supply chains and labor shortages caused by COVID-19, Cleveland has […]

  As the pandemic moves further into the rearview mirror, retail properties are becoming increasingly attractive. Daily needs-anchored retail shopping centers and regional power centers proved to be resilient through the last two challenging years, and retail is available at much more attractive cap rates than other asset classes that performed well through the pandemic, […]

  Central Florida has held up relatively well in terms of multi-tenant retail demand and investment activity. The majority of Orlando’s retail indicators are outperforming the National Index with minimal signs of upcoming weakness. Orlando’s multi-tenant retail demand is fueled by the largest tourism industry in the nation and one of the nation’s most robust […]

Commercial real estate (CRE) has historically lagged behind other industries in adopting technology, particularly the disruptive changes that transform the way business is done. Customer relationship managements (CRMs) and email campaigns have replaced the Rolodexes and flyers of 30 years ago. But digital replacements for physical processes provide relatively minor benefits when compared to the […]

While the Midwest can’t compete with Colorado’s mountains or California’s mild climate, those promoting the region play up the quality of life, manageable commutes, slower pace, relatively low cost of living, and downplay the notoriously cold winters. The culture is highly focused on entrepreneurship and strategic reinvestment into the ecosystem, and the strong local startup […]

  1031 Exchanges are a popular tax deferral strategy for real estate investors, wherein a commercial property owner sells one or more of their assets in exchange for one or more like-kind (investment real estate) properties of equal or greater value and defers capital gains taxes. Commercial real estate owners have the opportunity to capture […]

  Multi-tenant retail demand has strengthened in Florida’s panhandle due to improving market conditions, elevated leasing trends, and overall increased transactions. Gainesville and Tallahassee each hold world-ranked universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report top 100, the University of Florida and Florida State University, respectively, which help drive the local economy. Following national […]

  Initially, South Florida suffered substantial economic disruption when COVID-19 hit as tourism came to a halt. The hospitality and leisure industry accounts for 15 to 20 percent of the workforce, depending on the market. However, the job market has since rebounded, with tourists adjusting to the new normal and eager to vacation again. Investors […]