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Commercial Real Estate Hotspots in the West The western region of the United States offers fiscal opportunities in its dominating economic sectors, including technology, agriculture, oil/gas, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and many more. Many states along the western United States attract residents, but the top three states for in-migration in 2022 have been Nevada, California, and […]

Student Loan Forgiveness & CRE President Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan on August 24 that would eliminate up to $10,000 of federal debt for most borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. With this plan, about 45 percent of borrowers, or almost 20 million people, would have their student loan debt […]

Q&A – Kyle Matthews, Duerk Brewer Nashville HQ and Phoenix National Operations Center   1. What motivated the HQ move, and what makes it the right choice for employees? (Kyle)   A handful of aspects went into making an HQ location the right one for Matthews – the cost of living, quality of life, and […]

How to Stay Motivated in Brokerage With the proper mindset, tools, and know-how, it is possible to create a long-lasting successful career in commercial real estate. Have Passion First and foremost, enjoying the career you devote hours of your day pursuing is essential. That love for what you do will keep you moving along in […]

Multi-Tenant Retail Market Overview Orlando, FL Orlando holds a strong retail sector and has held up well in terms of multi-tenant retail demand and investment activity. With a tourist-heavy market, robust population, and job growth rate, demand continues to improve. Solid rent growth in several areas is being driven by strong foot traffic and steady […]

Multifamily Market Overview Cleveland, OH Cleveland saw new record demand in 2021, supported by limited deliveries and unit availability. Pent-up demand from the recovering COVID-19 environment has fed positive net absorption in the last year. Downtown Cleveland receives a significant share of demand, recording a steep drop in vacancy as offices and businesses open up […]

September Industry Rates | Capital Markets Rate Sheet   Quick Economic Overview Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, came out swinging two weeks ago at the Jackson Hole Business Conference with a highly hawkish tone related to interest rates and the Fed’s total commitment to controlling inflation. The Fed is willing to cause some pain in […]

Multifamily Market Overview Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica’s economic state is improving at a rapid pace from the onset of the pandemic and is seeing high numbers of investors and developers planting capital in the beachy neighborhood. Vacancy rates have seen a slight decline but remain prominent in the submarket due to high construction costs, […]

Multifamily Market Overview Orange County, CA As of Q2 2022, Orange County’s rent growth of 8.7 percent year-over-year remains among the highest in California. Vacancy is trending near its historic low at 2.5 percent as residents seek out affordable living options that are increasingly hard to come by. Demand has moderated notably, and is most […]