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CRE in the Crosshairs: Navigating Tariff Policy, Reshoring, and a Shifting Global Landscape

2024 | Multifamily Market Report | Louisville & Lexington, KY
Louisville & Lexington Multifamily Market Report Multifamily Overview In 2024, multifamily sales transactions increased 155% year-over-year in Lexington and Louisville, driven by high-quality, well-leased, and value-added properties. Transaction volume reached $479M, a 232% increase YOY. Notable transactions include the $47.3 million sale of Reserve at Hamburg, the $44 million acquisition of a five-property portfolio in […]

Louisville’s Multifamily Market Stands Out From The Pack
Positive Rent Growth Makes Louisville Multifamily Market Stand Out From the Pack Amidst economic uncertainty, Louisville stands out for its resilience, establishing itself as a stalwart in today’s market. According to Apartments.com, Louisville ranked No.1 in the nation for rent growth in the second quarter of 2024. Factors such as Louisville’s non-cyclical job growth, expanding […]

Multifamily Market Report | Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY Multifamily Market Report Market Overview In recent years, Louisville’s multifamily market has exhibited noteworthy resilience, positioning it as a robust hub in Kentucky. Over the past decade, Louisville has experienced steady population growth, adding thousands of new residents annually. As of March 2023, the region sustained its economic momentum, with total employment surpassing […]

Multifamily Market Report | Louisville, KY
Multifamily Market Overview Louisville, KY Increased demand paired with strong rent growth has attracted investor attention in Louisville. As a result of such strong demand, vacancy has fallen to a historic low of 5.5 percent, raising rent prices across the metro. The inventory for sale also remains low, pushing home prices to all-time highs and […]

Multifamily Markets in 2025: Navigating Oversupply, Rebounding Demand, and Institutional Revival
U.S. Multifamily Market Trends 2025 As U.S. multifamily market trends evolve, a clear narrative emerges: the sector is recalibrating after an era of hypergrowth. Across the Sunbelt, Midwest, and coastal metros, rising vacancy rates, tempered rent growth, and a sharp slowdown in construction activity have created a bifurcated landscape. While many cities face supply overhangs, […]

2024 | Multifamily Market Report | Boulder, CO
Q4 2024 Boulder Multifamily Market Report Market Overview The Boulder multifamily market continues to show resilience despite recent challenges, with demand remaining strong in suburban areas. However, rent growth has slowed due to seasonal trends and an active construction pipeline. Apartment rents in Boulder fell for the fifth consecutive month in Q4 2024 as landlords […]

Hospitality Classes: 2024 Performance
Hospitality Classes: How Bifurcation Shaped 2024 Hospitality’s Slowdown During 2024 The hospitality segment was largely impacted by the high interest rate environment that occurred in 2024. Hotel performance began to decrease throughout the year as national RevPAR grew by only 1.7% year-over-year, which was driven by 1.5% rate growth. When dividing the hospitality classes, the […]

3Q24 | Industrial Market Report | Ohio
Q3 2024 Ohio Industrial Market Report Ohio Market Overview Ohio’s industrial market is booming on both the supply and demand sides, driven by major global corporations expanding operations across the state. Located strategically between major East Coast metro areas, Midwest markets, and growing Sunbelt cities, Ohio is an appealing location for logistics and manufacturing […]

Q&A: Tim VanWingerden | Matthews™ Associate Vice President
Tim VanWingerden on Thriving in Commercial Real Estate #1 –How did you get into commercial real estate, and what made you choose multifamily as your specialty? Real estate was never something on my radar. I grew up in an entrepreneurial environment, with my family owning and operating an industrial greenhouse. My intention was to […]