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The U.S. restaurant industry has shifted dramatically in 2018 as consumer preferences and spending change. Restaurant operators are optimistic that business conditions will continue to improve in 2018, and into 2019. Here’s a quick look at today’s six trending restaurant cities and some of the factors that have contributed to their success. Atlanta, GA Georgia’s […]

In November 2018, California residents are expected to vote on Proposition 10, a statewide Affordable Housing Act which would repeal the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act and give cities the ability to impost rent-control policies. Proponents say Proposition 10 will fix California’s housing crisis but, opponents say it will do the exact opposite. The following […]

4 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Many investors mistake net lease assets to be zero-maintenance investments. Compared to other asset types, net lease investments are at the low end of the scale in terms of building maintenance, but they still require attention. While investors’ landlord responsibilities for the actual property are minimal compared to a […]

As the retail landscape changes and the number of options for consumers grows, convenience stores are forced to innovate to remain competitive. As a convenience store owner, it is imperative to understand not only how to weather these changes but also how to position your property for future success. Matthews™ explores pressing threats to convenience […]

This week Walmart announced a partnership with Advance Auto Parts to create an online automotive specialty store on Walmart.com. The new online store will complement Walmart’s automotive offering of common parts and accessories online and in stores, including an extensive assortment of tire, lube and battery services in more than 2,500 Walmart Auto Care Centers across the country. In the […]

Over the past couple of years, the retail sector has seen significant changes. With the Amazon threat now looming over the pharmacy industry, we’ve seen mergers and acquisitions heavily increase to compete with the e-commerce giant. According to leading research, the drug store industry generates $271 billion in annual revenue with retailers CVS, Walgreens, and […]

The industrial market has risen above other property types as a direct result of e-commerce, global trade, changes in manufacturing, and retailers optimizing their supply chains to meet consumer demands. The following report expands on how the industrial market differs from other commercial real estate properties, what is driving the market, and what trends and […]

A year ago, Connect Media sat down with Matthews Real Estate Investment Services’ David Harrington, to ask him why the Southern California company was hanging its shingle in North Texas. At the time, Harrington, who is Matthews’ executive vice president and national director multifamily, was speaking at the annual Connect Texas Multifamily Conference. Mr. Harrington is […]

Did you know that Industrial transaction volume reached $72.2 billion in 2017, according to Real Capital Analytics? We’ve all heard the buzz surrounding the industrial sector right now and our latest infographic explores what’s going on in industrial real estate: Shallow Bay buildings Micro Distribution Centers Aging Manufacturing Sites Data Centers And More!