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The Matthews™ Podcast |  Episode #7 Multifamily Dive: Market Shifts, Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty, and Multifamily Outlook In this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by Taylor Avakian, a premier client advisor in the Multifamily sector, and Greg Kavoklis, a capital markets expert. They explore the current multifamily market by analyzing the […]

  The self-storage sector was an unexpected victor after the pandemic. Ranking among the top performing asset classes in commercial real estate in 2021, self-storage racked up $10.9 billion in sales transactions, representing a 161% increase over 2020.   The historic performance was driven by relocation trends over the last two years, where people moved to new cities […]

Multifamily Market Overview Orlando, FL Orlando is experiencing one of the strongest multifamily markets in the U.S., with high rent growth, a booming development pipeline, and a growing population. As new residents continue to be priced out of the housing market, rents are rising throughout the market, with new builds catching top dollar. This historical […]

What Is Manufactured Housing? Manufactured housing (MH) can also be referred to as “modular homes” or homes separated into sections that are generally constructed in an off-site factory before being moved to where the property will be set. It is important to note that manufactured housing is personal property, not real property. This means that […]

Sky-Rocketing Rent Growth With rising mortgage-interest rates and more people opting to live alone, would-be homebuyers are forced to keep renting and increased interest rates are taking effect on property values. With high pressures on demand and ongoing affordability issues, rent growth will likely remain high.   The median monthly asking rent in the U.S. […]

Multifamily Market Overview Nashville, TN Nashville has premiered as one of the most active and best-performing multifamily markets in the U.S. With rent growth well above the national average and a historical supply wave in process; the Southeast metro has proven to be a top-notch metro for national and international investors. Booming with Fortune 500 […]

Summer Retail Leasing Trends The retail sector has experienced headwinds but has found ways to thrive in a post-pandemic, supply and labor-constrained, and inflationary environment. The sector has shown continuous resiliency, and retail openings are accelerating. In the first six months of 2022, 4,238 store openings and 1,912 closures have been announced. All the while, […]

Orlando, FL Retail Market Overview Orlando has been recognized as a travel-friendly destination, boasting many accolades. Among them include the No. 1 Place to Get Married, 2021’s Best Summer Travel Destination, the No. 1 Cheapest Travel Destination, and the Best U.S. City for Recreation, according to various sources. Orlando holds a robust retail sector, with […]

Why Investors are Eyeing Collision Centers Although fewer people are traveling to work and school since the pandemic, there’s still a need to drive cars, and the safety and condition of them are critical. Collision centers or automotive repair and maintenance services can help keep all the features and systems of a vehicle functional throughout […]