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Kurt Sauer Interview Questions   #1 – How did you get into commercial real estate? How did you transition from a career in the NHL to a career in commercial real estate? I have been interested in real estate ever since my father purchased a student rental house when I was young. Sports, specifically hockey, […]

Q&A | Making Sense of the Multifamily Market As national pressures mount on the economy, the current state of the multifamily market is one of long-term appreciation and opportunistic opportunities. With inflation soaring and interest rates up, questions about the vacancy and rental rates are being raised. In this Q&A, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ […]

Grocers Pushing Back on Recession Fears With soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and a volatile marketplace, analysts are predicting that an economic recession is on the horizon. However, investors continue to keep their eye on the grocery-anchored retail sector due to its impressive sales growth, better risk-adjusted returns, and strong performance during the pandemic. Technological […]

Florida Hospitality Market Report Market Overview– Jacksonville, FLL, Orlando Florida has made monumental waves in the hospitality market in the past decade. Orlando being home to some of the most famous theme parks in the world is one of the biggest contributing factors to the state’s overall economic well-being. The continuous investment from theme park […]

CRE Lending Trends in a Volatile Economic Environment Commercial real estate investors and capital providers use a variety of strategies to deal with inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility. However, in times of record-high inflation rates and rising prices, it is now more critical than ever for investors to take opportunities in times of uncertainty. […]

Why Invest in Multifamily During Inflationary Periods   Inflation has become a near-constant topic of conversation. Surging gas, food, and rent prices catapulted U.S. inflation to a four-decade high in 2022. Inflation reached a record-breaking 9.1 percent in June, before dropping to 8.3 percent in August. This pressured households and sealed another hefty interest rate […]

The Power of a Dollar: Is Inflation Outpacing Rents? All investors chase one thing — high yields. But with cap rates low and the cost of debt up, many investors are struggling to find these yields. One strategy investors are implementing to make up for increased costs is rising rent rates, burdening the tenant rather […]

Hot Spots in Healthcare: Top Markets to Watch The U.S. has the largest healthcare industry in the world, and the strength of the sector has leveraged major players in the market. With more Americans turning 65 every day, the need for care centers and medical office buildings (MOBs) will only expand. Furthermore, the longer people […]

How Casual Restaurants Proved Their Resolve During the Pandemic Before the pandemic, casual restaurants were considered a symbol of stability in the retail industry. Internet-resistant and affordably priced, these establishments were a coveted tenant profile for investors. Then, the pandemic upended standard market dynamics. Stay-at-home orders diminished demand and casual restaurants struggled to survive—and some didn’t.   In the […]