Insights

  Southern California’s San Fernando Valley is an urbanized valley in Los Angeles County. It encompasses about 80 percent of the City of Los Angeles and includes other independent cities, including Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Hidden Hills, and San Fernando. Comprised of nearly 350 square miles of prime real estate, the San Fernando Valley is home […]

  In 2021, single tenant net lease found stability, and demand increased among pandemic-resilient product types. Investors continue to look for investment-grade tenants with a history of longevity and a proven track record of staying profitable in all economic climates. In this report, Matthews™ takes a look at data from 60+ tenants, including current on-market […]

How do you expect the Cleveland real estate market to perform going forward? Cleveland will continue to perform at a stable and modest rate. The strength of the market lies in the depth of large stable employers. The world-renowned hospital systems (and the ancillary businesses built around them), Progressive Insurance, Key Bank, Sherwin Williams are […]

Proving its recession-resiliency, self-storage remained a strong performer throughout the initial wave of COVID-19, and has since produced arguably two of the best quarters of occupancy and rental rate growth in the industry’s history. As of June 2021, street rates have accelerated significantly – posting the highest average rental rates since September 2017. Also, due […]

Raleigh ranks second for the fastest-growing cities in the United States by Carolina Demography, with an annual population increase of two percent. The city is part of The Triangle (a term used to define the metro area, including Durham and Chapel Hill), known for its award-winning hotels, spas, food, museums, and university gardens. Raleigh has […]

  Inland Empire, CA The Inland Empire encompasses 4,850 square miles and is located inland of and adjacent to Los Angeles. The market is home to approximately 4.6 million people, serving as a lower-cost option for those looking to reside outside the Los Angeles metro. Today, the Inland Empire has a 14 percent higher homeownership […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]