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Industrial’s Continued Growth Industrial real estate is a hot commodity thanks to the growing demand for last-mile delivery from elevated e-commerce sales, and as the internet continues to rely on data centers and logistic companies to expand their reach. As a result, leasing activity and rent growth have seen incredible numbers in 2022. But, how long […]

Market Overview Chicago has a population of nearly three million residents, home to eight major league sports teams, over 7,300 restaurants, and a large commuter base (the second-highest percentage of commuters that ride their bikes to work). There is plenty to do in Chicago, holding 600 parks, 29 beaches, and plentiful art and culture appreciation […]

Matthews™  measured investor insight in a recovering market. CRE investors remain optimistic, despite the current inflationary environment recent rate hikes. The four most significant challenges investors believe the CRE industry faces today are rising interest rates, the Federal Administration, change in demand of the workforce, and capital market risk.   Nearly 70% of investors believe […]

Phoenix Retail Market Overview The Phoenix retail market is far better than in years past. The metro’s buoyant economy and speedy population growth have contributed to a stable retail market, attracting opportunistic investors. Demand has been high for grocery, pharmacy, home improvement, drive-thru, and hobby stores, mainly from out-of-state buyers on the hunt for prime […]

Car Wash Industry Update The demand for car wash services is anticipated to increase as automobile owners use professional car washing facilities more frequently. The global car wash services market was valued at $29.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $38.6 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1 percent during the forecast […]

Industrial Market Report, Q2 2022 Miami-Dade County, FL Miami-Dade County boasted record-breaking sales in the industrial sector during 2021, with emerging market trends continuing throughout 2022. The metro area experienced significant growth in rising population and a higher demand for warehouse space. Tenants who are new to the market are looking to flock to the […]

The Latest in Self-Storage Self-storage properties have seen continued strength in occupancy rates, rental rates, and revenue growth. With around 10.6 percent of U.S. households renting a self-storage unit, according to Storable, the industry is projected to be valued at $64.71 billion by 2026. So far, in 2022, over $2.8 billion of self-storage facilities have traded. With the […]

DFW Market Overview Texas has seen some of the highest percentages in population growth, with Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) welcoming almost 100,000 people daily from July 2020 to July 2021. In response, industrial developers, e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics firms are seeing the market’s potential and following the migration trends by expanding or building in the […]

Your July Capital Markets Rate Sheet Equity capital is aggressively flowing thanks to investors hunting for strong-performing commercial real estate assets for safer return potential. The Federal Reserve increased the fed funds rate by three-quarters a percentage point to 1.50% – 1.75% in June 2022 to hedge against hiking inflation. This marks the biggest increase […]