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Santa Monica Multifamily Market Report Market Overview During the past five years, Santa Monica saw an average annual growth of 1.9%, compared to 2.8% in the Greater L.A. apartment market. Nearly 70% of Santa Monica residents rent, while the Greater L.A. metro is evenly split between renters and homeowners. Average cap rates of 3.5% in […]

Highland Park & Northeast LA Multifamily Market Report Highland Park, located within the Northeast Los Angeles submarket, saw rental rates peak at the end of 2022, recording a four percent year-over-year rent growth rate. Rates are expected to moderate over the next few quarters as the market stabilizes. The occupancy rate dropped slightly in 2022, […]

Investing in Florida Retail 101 The Florida retail market is thriving thanks to its growing population, exceptional weather conditions, and strong tourism. More than 404,000 people migrated to Florida in 2020, and the state is set to reach 25 million in total population, according to Demographic Estimating Conference. There are currently 22 million residents in […]

Buying a Multifamily Property Investing in real estate is a popular way to develop long-term wealth, and buying a multifamily property has several benefits. However, before making such a significant investment, it is essential to understand the aspects involved thoroughly.   Below are a few crucial steps you should take when deciding to get into […]

How the Shopping Center Sector Found its Footing After the rollercoaster of a ride over the past three years, investors are taking a fresh look at shopping centers. Retail’s attractive yields, impressive fundamentals, and relatively smooth rebound from the early days of the pandemic have shifted the shopping center landscape dramatically. The pandemic ultimately forced […]

A Quick Glance at REITs Investing in real estate has always been a popular way to build wealth and generate passive income. However, the traditional approach of purchasing properties can be costly, time-consuming, and may lack diversification. With this in mind, several investors have now turned to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs have shown […]

The Matthews Podcast – Episode #15 Where are the buyers? An overview of the net lease market, sale leasebacks, and macro factors impacting the sector   In this episode of the Matthews™ podcast, your host Matthew Wallace is joined by Matthews™ Simon Assaf, Vice President and Director of net lease. He is recognized as an […]

The Key to Successful Real Estate Investments Cap rate expansion is expected to continue in the short term for most real estate asset types and may peak later this year. Experts predict a noticeable decrease by 2024, as the end of the Federal Reserve’s rate-hiking cycle is highly anticipated. But for now, what does this […]

Rise in Veterinary Clinics Similar to medical offices, veterinary clinics have seen a noticeable rise in sales volume over the past two years. A significant factor contributing to this rise is the fact that more Americans than ever before own a household pet. In conjunction with stay-at-home work policies, this has allowed Americans to spend […]