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Geoffrey Arrobio Featured on The Real Market Podcast The Real Market Podcast hosted by Chris Rising recently hosted Matthews™ First Vice President Geoffrey Arrobio. The two explored Matthews Real Estate Investment Services’ nationwide expansion, current market dynamics and trends, challenges in financing and construction, building a commercial real estate career, and more.   To listen […]

The Real Market Podcast with Chris Rising – Episode 88 Geoffrey Arrobio of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of commercial real estate with special guest Geoffrey Arrobio from Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™. With decades of experience under his belt, Geoffrey brings a wealth of knowledge and […]

For more than a decade, the commercial real estate industry has enjoyed a zero or near zero Federal Funds Rate, and with it, a historically low cost of debt. That unprecedented run has officially come to an end, as the Federal Reserve increased its Fed Funds Rate four times in response to inflation. Fed Chair […]

  For more than a decade, industrial product has been one of the best performing commercial real estate asset classes, vying neck-in-neck with multifamily to top billing. During the pandemic, the sector easily took the lead. Historically, industrial has flourished in markets near ports of entry and major population centers, but now voracious demand has […]

In March 2020, the whole world paused as COVID-19 spread across the globe and with it, an uncertain economic future. Kyle Matthews, the CEO and chairman of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, didn’t get the memo. Rather than hit the brakes, the firm continued to expand and hire new brokers.   It isn’t surprising, considering the firm’s […]

  The pandemic has been a bumpy ride for the multifamily market. Apartment owners faced reduced rent collections, accelerated migration patterns that re-allocated demand to new markets and a federal eviction moratorium. As it turned out, these challenges only served to show the resiliency of the asset class. This year, investor confidence has been fully […]

Proposition 33: A Look at Its Impact on California’s Housing Market California’s housing crisis has reached unprecedented levels. With skyrocketing rents and a severe shortage of affordable housing, the state’s residents face increasingly tough choices. Renters in California typically pay about 50% more for housing than renters in other states. In some parts of the […]

The Strategic Advantage of CRE Auctions Imagine a space where real estate investors compete for prime commercial properties. That’s the world of commercial real estate auctions, and it’s changing the game for buyers and sellers. Recent data shows how CRE auctions can speed up deals and boost sale prices beyond expectations. This makes them an […]

Increase in Real Estate Lending in 2024 The CRE sector is grappling with elevated interest rates, an economic slowdown, and stringent credit criteria. The impact of high-interest rates is evident in the performance of loans, posing challenges for refinancing, especially amid valuation difficulties. On the bright side, while the challenges from 2023 may persist to […]