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What Is a Bear Market? During a bear market phase, investing can be risky even for the most seasoned of investors. In most cases, a bear market symbolizes a deep selloff in the market, an economic downturn that has been caused by a decrease in the value of securities, or by an increase in interest […]

Cleveland Market Overview According to the World Population Review, Cleveland is the second-largest city in Ohio with a whopping population of 372,101 people. Cleveland’s growth is mainly driven by industrial, healthcare, and tech companies. The market boasts affordability, a low-density population, and a corporate-friendly environment, making the metro an appealing climate for residents and investment […]

Rising Rates Causes Investors To Reassess Their Assets The current investing environment can be calculated by many variables – rising interest rates, inflation, and fear of a recession. Commercial real estate investors are reevaluating their strategies to determine which assets have the best returns. Are multifamily and industrial still viable and safe investments, having proved […]

5 Reasons to Invest in Phoenix The Valley of the Sun continues to gain investor attention because of in-migration trends, a booming local economy, and strong buyer competition. Phoenix is attracting many out-of-state investors looking to diversify and expand their portfolios. The metro is booming in industrial sales, in-migration rates, and retail development. Fast-Growing Job […]

How COVID-19 Accelerated the Adoption of Telehealth The healthcare sector is booming and growth is not expected to slow down any time soon. Businesses in this sector have been deemed essential by the U.S. government, resulting in investors allocating 57 percent more capital toward healthcare real estate for 2022, according to TheRealDeal. The resilience in […]

Single Tenant Net Lease Retail Performance Overview While inflation continues to rise, net lease retail is outperforming in 2022, with bolstering rent increases, compressing cap rates, and incredible leasing volumes. In the last 12 months, retail sales have reached $60.1 billion. Investors value the strong nature of net lease retail and are planting their capital […]

The Matthews™ Podcast |  Episode #6 The Reality of Restaurants: Food Trends, Post-Pandemic Restaurant Culture, and Tips for CRE Retail Leasing In this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by retail leasing expert and food/restaurant enthusiast Michael Pakravan, FVP and National Director of Retail Leasing at Matthews™. Michael will surely draw […]

How Have Gyms Adapted Their Real Estate? Assets in the fitness industry are continuing to grow investor demand within the net lease retail space. Although most big-box gyms and other fitness facilities faced temporary closures during the pandemic, they have been quick to rebound as consumers realize the importance physical activity plays in lifestyle. For […]

The Evolving Role of Urgent Care Centers The urgent care industry is continuing to dominate CRE markets as new technologies and services meet the needs of the public. There is an increasing interest in using urgent care clinics compared to primary care options. Their role in the industry will evolve due to several factors, including: […]