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On March 18th, 2020, Trump signed into law a coronavirus relief package, and the Senate approved the new emergency funding. This economic relief bill will provide paid emergency and family leave for U.S. workers impacted by the illness, free testing for COVID-19, expansion of unemployment assistance, and nutrition assistance. Efforts are underway to enact a […]

In an emergency move on Sunday, March 15th, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced that it dropped its benchmark interest rate to zero, the new fed funds rate is now targeted at 0 – 0.25% down from the previous target range of 1.00 – 1.25%. The Fed’s decision was a result of the coronavirus outbreak harming […]

On March 13th, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus outbreak. The announcement included measures needed to contain and combat the virus in the U.S, including freeing up funds and other resources and lowering legal barriers for responding to the pandemic. This permits tapping into an account that currently has […]

The Federal Reserve cut rates 50 basis points to 1.00 – 1.25% on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020, in an attempt to give the U.S. economy a jolt. This cut comes after concerns about the coronavirus outbreak and is the first unscheduled and biggest one-time emergency rate cut since 2008. The fundamentals of the U.S. economy […]

CoStar announced Macy’s would be reducing its mall and stand-alone locations to 15,000 square feet with curated merchandise to win back shoppers. In the Southlake, Texas location, where the primary age group of shoppers is 40 years old, Macy’s will offer the popular sold items as well as introduce locally crafted products for a neighborhood […]

As investment expectations continue to redefine the commercial real estate market, Matthews™ breaks down the trends and movements investors should keep on their radar. Rent Control Causes Uncertainty in the Market Millennials are Migrating to Suburbia Multifamily Buildings Trending Upward Strong Market Fundamentals Make Industrial a Hot Product Type Investors Are Flocking to Secondary Markets […]

Some media have reported that the restaurant industry is dying, as a health conscious demographic dominates the consumer category. Their supporting evidence refers to chain giants, such as Pizza Hut, closing down hundreds of locations. On the contrary, the National Restaurant Association’s 2019 State of Industry Report claims that the industry is to reach $863 […]

It comes as no surprise that the retail industry is changing, especially with big-name brands, such as Sears, Macy’s and J.C. Penney, declaring bankruptcy, shuttering locations, and announcing closures. Despite this shift, consumer confidence and spending are elevated, and the overall retail property fundamentals remain healthy with continued improvement. As numerous big-box locations that were […]

Driven by the increasing demand of e-commerce and instant shipping, the industrial market continues to see expansion and experience healthy growth. Not only do businesses need industrial real estate to keep up with demand for customers but investors are chasing industrial deals for security, higher rates of return, and long-term wealth appreciation. As a passive […]