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Minneapolis, MN Retail Market Report Market Overview Entering 2023, Minneapolis gained significant consumer purchasing power. This is due to their robust wage growth, tight labor market, and apartment affordability. Despite current market concerns of inflation, Minneapolis continues to see growth in the retail sector through tenant expansion. Minneapolis has the lowest nominal net deliveries of […]

Austin, TX Multifamily Market Report Market Overview The Austin multifamily sector still leads the nation’s largest 50 markets in annual net absorption as a share of inventory, with about 6,300 units absorbed in the last 12 months. This trend can be attributed to the area’s growing labor force and high price tag of single-family homes. […]

Hospitality Challenges We sat down with Matthews™ Hospitality Associate, Ryan Sanchez, to discuss the prevailing challenges throughout the hospitality industry. Read on to learn why the hospitality industry remains a vital component of the economy despite economic volatility.   What are Some Problems the Hospitality Industry Faces Currently? Labor Costs: Labor costs can be a […]

Los Angeles, CA Multifamily Market Report Market Overview The L.A. apartment market is experiencing a cooling off in demand and increasing vacancy rates. The market remains one of the most expensive in the country, with a high concentration of cost burdened renters and an average rent of $2,190 per month. As a result of decreasing […]

Jacksonville, FL Multifamily Market Report Market Overview The Jacksonville metropolitan area’s multifamily market is experiencing increased supply pressure. Developers are taking advantage of the robust market conditions by accelerating the pace of multifamily construction. The current development of 10,000 units is unprecedented, and it comes after the delivery of 5,600 apartments in the past two […]

Tampa, FL Industrial Market Report Market Overview Tampa’s industrial market grew rapidly over the past few years, with high leasing activity, net absorption rates, and rent growth. Its advantageous location on the Interstate 4 corridor connecting Tampa to Lakeland and Orlando significantly contributes to the area’s growth. Despite delivering approximately 6.4 million square feet of […]

The Matthews™ Podcast |  Episode #12 Self-Storage: The Resilient Asset Class | Industry Trends, Projections, and Key Considerations In this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by Matthews’ Self-Storage expert Austin McLeod. This episode dives into the current state of the self-storage market, including where the most active markets are […]

Call for Sustainability People worldwide are calling for more sustainable practices within every business sector. One highlighted industry is the fast-food sector, or Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs). There has been an elevated interest in protecting the environment, causing consumers to pay more for sustainable goods and services provided by environmentally responsible QSRs.   Sustainability in […]

Student Housing Student housing has seen a dramatic modernization and technological transformation in recent years. Student standards and needs have shifted, and it is up to multifamily investors to adapt to these evolving needs. Additionally, the continuously expanding middle class is boosting the number of students pursuing higher education, thus increasing the demand for more […]