Insights

  Miami is considered a center for commerce, culture, and entertainment. For almost two decades, the Port of Miami has been known as the cruise capital of the world, contributing to the extreme amount of tourism attraction. According to Forbes, Miami is one of the best places for business and careers. Since 2018, job growth […]

  Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations decreased 14 percent in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The good news, deal activity is climbing and lending conditions are improving as U.S. banks become more optimistic about the economic outlook for the second half […]

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 […]

The Orange County economy is diverse, with jobs in various concentrated sectors such as medical and tech in Irvine. The trade, transportation, and utility sectors added up to 29,800 jobs for a 13.6 percent increase year-over-year. This increase is no surprise given the record highs experienced at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports due to […]

  This quarter, Matthews™  measured investor insight in the post-pandemic market. Despite the Delta variant making strides in the United States, the widespread distribution of the vaccine has helped the economy recover. The two most significant challenges investors believe the CRE industry faces today are the federal administration and changes in workforce demand.   Over […]

The East Valley region of the Phoenix metro boasts some of the most robust real estate fundamentals. With Phoenix only a day’s drive to 35 million customers, the market benefits from shifting consumer behavior towards online shopping and ordering. Each submarket in the East Valley possesses between two million to 24 million square feet of […]

  When it comes to investing in commercial real estate, it is crucial to understand prospective tax advantages. Having an effective tax strategy can lower an investor’s overall tax burden and bring awareness to tactics like 1031 Exchanges and explore the maximum amount of deductions. One additional approach investors consider is investing in states with […]

– Following the economic crisis experienced in 2020, the overarching logic would have been that COVID-19 crippled the car wash industry – however, that wasn’t the case. According to experts, the industry grew in 2020 and has continued to grow in 2021. Consumers looking to the service-based retailer as a much-needed form of entertainment, normalcy, […]

The Midwest boasts some of the largest industries in the nation, with manufacturing and healthcare topping the list. In addition, the region hosts almost ten percent of U.S.-based tech start-ups and houses 139 Fortune 500 Companies. Cleveland is considered a healthcare powerhouse, being one of the largest industries in the market. Since 2010, healthcare tech […]