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CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT    Market Overview South Central Austin compromises the 78704 zip code, which has quickly become one of the best areas to live in Austin. Once an inactive neighborhood with mostly used car lots, South Central Austin has since become lively, which has caused multifamily developers to build in the […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE   In many ways, COVID-19 has served as a hyper-accelerator on forces that have been reshaping retail for years, such as advances in technology, changes in spending habits, and shifting preferences of younger generations. As a result, the pandemic pushed retailers with antiquated business models out of the market, […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE Industry Overview As one of the few asset classes to continue development and transaction activity throughout the economic and financial fallout sparked by the global pandemic, self-storage has remained a strong performer. The self-storage sector is often deemed recession-resistant by investors, as the demand for storage remains consistent, and […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE Commonly associated in the same group are two retail industries, auto parts and auto services, that share fundamental similarities but vary in offerings. Auto part and auto service retailers greatly benefit from the fact that the average length of car ownership has increased over the last ten years, and […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE The pandemic has accelerated delivery trends, as restaurants were forced to comply with occupancy restrictions, limited operations, and in some cases, closed locations. Even before the virus, online delivery trends were revolutionizing the restaurant industry with an entirely new type of business. While some restaurants begin to reopen, customers […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE   There are more fitness options in the market now than ever before. People can exercise at big-box gyms, sports clubs, smaller boutique fitness studios, as well as through on-demand at-home fitness equipment and even virtual platforms. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a slew of challenges to […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REPORT   After a turbulent 2020, full of closures, stay-at-home orders, and a lost holiday season, it is evident that the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated entire industries and brought incalculable financial loss. As we look forward to 2021, it is expected that the first half of the year will follow […]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL ARTICLE For many apartment landlords, COVID-19 has impacted their bottom line; many are under pressure and in a short supply of optimism. Renters in Class B and C apartments have been the most affected by the pandemic and struggle to make rent payments. For small to midsized apartment owners, […]

With a new President taking office, another COVID-19 stimulus plan has been announced. Joe Biden released a two-step recovery and rescue plan which includes distributing $1.9 trillion in relief.   Key Elements to the American Rescue Plan Direct Cash Payments – Taking up the biggest chunk of the Rescue Plan is the additional $1,400 per […]