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Oklahoma Capital Markets Report 2021 was a phenomenal year of recovery for Oklahoma, with markets reaching new deal volume records across the board for every asset type. The state holds plentiful value-add opportunities, drawing in national investors who have been priced out of expensive coastal markets. In fact, the state is viewed as a hidden […]

Your June 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 half a point to 0.75% – 1% in May 2022 to hedge against hiking inflation. This marks the second biggest increase […]

Market Growth for Family Dollar, Dollar Tree Combo Stores With the current state of inflation, consumers who are struggling to afford rent, utilities, and groceries are turning to dollar stores to stretch the value of their dollar. Dollar Tree Inc. (parent company to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar) is implementing several new initiatives to retain […]

Why is Healthcare a Favored Asset Class? The healthcare industry can endure every economic cycle due to one basic fundamental – everyone needs healthcare. According to Medical News Today, investors are bullish on medical properties as they have proven durable and offer steady income, leading to healthcare investments more than tripling since 2015. From an […]

How Retail is Faring in Florida Driving Market Highlights Florida’s retail environment has long benefited from being a destination hot spot, with millions of travelers shopping in the Sunshine State daily. Retail demand has surged after a strong recovery throughout the state. Owners are capitalizing on strengthening fundamentals by raising rents quickly, ranging from 7.4 percent (Tampa) […]

The Matthews™ Podcast |  Episode #5 Matthews™ Market Leaders on Life in Brokerage & the Road to Success in CRE   In this episode of the Matthews™ Podcast, we discuss how to find success in the brokerage industry. So, if you’re in sales looking for additional insight and intel on how to be successful, or […]

The Current State of Shopping Centers Shopping center landlords are welcoming back customers after the pandemic to a new retail landscape. The latest focus to optimize the customer experience is modern technology, including ghost kitchens. The virtual-only restaurant concept is breathing new life into underused or vacant shopping center spaces. In 2019, the ghost kitchen […]

Multifamily Viewpoint: What do Rising Rates Mean for Owners?   Current Fundamentals in Multifamily For the most part, the multifamily market performed significantly better than other product types during COVID-19. Although coastal markets and smaller units saw a downturn in rent growth as demand shifted toward larger units in the Sunbelt and other secondary markets, […]

The Impact on Inflation According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index (CPI) increased 7.9 percent year-over-year in February 2022. U.S. inflation is running at a 40-year high, making it increasingly difficult for consumers to stretch their dollars. Supply chain issues are still running rampant, indicating that high levels of inflation […]