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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 […]

The Matthews Podcast | Episode #1 The State of the Shopping Center Market On this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, specialized agents dissect the shopping center sector and the shifts occurring in the space with Matthews™ Market Leader, Matthew Wallace. We are joined by CRE experts Devon Dykstra the Director of Western US Shopping Centers, Tripp […]

Shopping Center Owners in 2021 are approaching retail leasing cautiously and selectively due to the rent instability that occurred in 2020. Many landlords suffered as collection issues and vacancies rose because of the pandemic. As a result, new construction shopping centers welcome tenants based on their essential nature, income, and pricing transparency. As consumer shopping […]

There is a transformation occurring within the commercial real estate space as consumers adjust to the “new normal.” Here we explore the trends and numerous opportunities available in the market.   Top Trends in the U.S. 1. Convenience, Accessibility, Speed 2. Digital First Economy 3. Hybrid Workforce 4. Suburbanization 5. Flex Space 6. Just-in-Case Inventory Strategy 7. Affordability 8. Consolidation 9. Rise in Niche […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE While the decline in the physical retail store began before the arrival of COVID-19, the pandemic served as the final nail in the coffin to struggling retailers. Chains that were falling behind on consumer trends and preferences, like online shopping, saw depleting sales during nationwide lockdowns. It’s not all […]

The Benefits of Healthcare Real Estate in a Shopping Center What do grocery stores, a pumpkin spice latte, a COVID-19 test, and a flu shot all have in common? They can be all be found at your neighborhood shopping center on a single shopping trip. As physicians expand their reach into retail, it is becoming […]