Insights

In March 2020, the whole world paused as COVID-19 spread across the globe and with it, an uncertain economic future. Kyle Matthews, the CEO and chairman of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, didn’t get the memo. Rather than hit the brakes, the firm continued to expand and hire new brokers.   It isn’t surprising, considering the firm’s […]

  The retail sector faced headwinds as new challenges came with the global pandemic. Just as specific commercial real estate industries thrived coming out of COVID-19, so did certain markets. Located within the booming Sunbelt region, Texas has welcomed corporate relocations, new residents, and growing employment opportunities. Even during the economic disruption, Texas employment and […]

  The Metaverse – the internet’s new favorite buzzword. Future concepts are taking off faster than many can comprehend, with new forms of communication and the blurring line between virtual reality and real life. A lot of dollars and marketing hype have poured into the ides of the metaverse. But what does the metaverse mean? […]

  Atlanta’s multifamily sector is booming, with rents, vacancies, and sales volume reaching new records. National, institutional, and out-of-state buyers are drawn to Atlanta’s strong demographic and job growth, comparatively low pricing, and impressive multifamily fundamentals. The greater Atlanta region produces more than 400,000 college graduates annually and ranks in the top 10 metros nationwide. […]

  Industrial assets nationwide experienced a monumental year in 2021, with the Midwest witnessing some of the most impressive fundamentals. The region’s robust highway systems, railroad infrastructures, low labor costs, and port access have made the Midwest a target for many manufacturing, logistics, and distribution tenants. The ongoing build-out of supply chains and swift growth […]

Rising Inflation Rising inflation has skyrocketed to the forefront of consumers’ minds as the inflation rate hit a 40-year high of 7.9 percent in March 2022. Prices for goods and services have gone up significantly around the U.S. and globally, as pent-up demand and supply chain disruptions continue to cause issues for manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, […]

The U.S. has entered a market defined by low supply, high demand, and rising inflation. The supply chain has been disrupted across all sectors as companies try to keep up with consumer demand with a tight labor market and high material prices. As policymakers and companies look for solutions, consumers are becoming more and more […]

Phoenix retail experienced a record-breaking year in 2021. Although the Valley of the Sun saw some disruptions due to evolving consumer habits and the pandemic, Phoenix is now one of the hottest markets for investor demand. Out-of-state investor interest soared due to the massive wave of population growth, fueling demand for retail investments throughout the […]

  The City of San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the country and the fifth-largest county in terms of population. San Diego’s commercial real estate market is active, supported by robust life sciences firms, biotech firms, defense contractors, and healthcare providers. There are over 80 research institutes in San Diego and five universities, providing […]