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Long-Term Interest Rates Surge Following Trump’s Election Victory The 10-year Treasury rate surged nearly 20 basis points the morning after the 2024 election. Many investors may be wondering why rates are rising despite the beginning of the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle. To understand why rates spiked on November 6, it’s important to examine how previous […]

How Auctions are Favorable in Successfully Closing CRE Deals The increased popularity of commercial real estate (CRE) auction sales across the U.S. has further proved why this process is beneficial for commercial buyers. While auctions took time to develop, due to the technology that is required to speed up these deals, buyers have begun to […]

Reports published in spring 2024 suggest the property insurance market is showing notable signs of improvement. Commercial real estate owners and operators have been experiencing better market conditions than those observed in recent years. With the rising interest rates of 2023 settling, commercial property owners seem to be shifting their focus to growth and retention. […]

Lakeland, FL Multifamily Market Report Market Overview Lakeland’s multifamily market is shifting from a demand-driven phase to a more balanced state. In recent years, significant growth has been fueled by population increases and rising demand for rental housing, leading to a record 4,400 units completed in the past year. However, this surge in new construction […]

Insight into the CRE Coffee Shop Market Overview For years, the coffee shop market has been dominated by three major brands: Starbucks, Dunkin’, and Tim Hortons. However, significant shifts in the landscape have emerged post-pandemic, particularly with the rise of drive-thru coffee shops. Factors such as safety, convenience, cost-efficiency, and changing consumer habits have driven […]

Treasure and Space Coasts, FL Hospitality Market Report Port St. Lucie Market Overview The hotel market in Port St. Lucie is notable for its small number of hotels, with only 108 hotel buildings. However, this totals around one-third of hotel inventory in Florida’s Central South region. Hotels here average 72 rooms, which is below the […]

Is the Value of a Strategically Vacant Asset Greater Than That of a Fully Stabilized Asset? Leaving Meat on the Bones: How to Use Vacancy to Your Advantage Given the seismic shifts in retail shopping behavior over the past decade, many shopping centers have adjusted their strategies to appeal to new-age consumers. With this, the […]

NFL Stadiums Impact on Local CRE Markets Drives Investment, Development, and Growth The kickoff of the 2024 NFL season attracted nearly 29 million viewers for the Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. In comparison, the average NBA game draws 1.6 million viewers, while MLB averages 1.3 million. However, football’s significance in American culture goes […]

Central Florida Industrial Market Report Tampa Market Overview While Tampa has recently noted fluctuations in its population, Pasco and Hillsborough counties were two of the top three counties for the most population growth in Florida. Both counties noted an increase of 46,000 residents from July 2022 through July 2023. Also, Tampa marked a 1.6% increase […]