Insights

14 Markets Seeing the Most Apartment Demand     The U.S. Sunbelt encompasses the southern and southwestern portions of the nation, including Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and parts of California, North Carolina, Nevada, and Utah. The term “Sunbelt” refers to the area’s warm climate and rapid economic […]

With the rise in COVID-19 cases across the nation, the CDC issued an extension to the eviction moratorium through October 3rd, 2021. The new 60-day order will temporarily halt evictions in counties with “substantial and high levels” of virus transmissions, such as Florida, and covers 90 percent of the renter population and 80 percent of […]

Located in the growing Sunbelt region, Charlotte benefits from the massive migration of residents and businesses to the area. Charlotte’s consumer spending has increased from the rising population and high-wage job growth. Thanks to this, the retail sector held up well and is set to recover on solid footing in the second half of 2021. […]

  Miami is considered a center for commerce, culture, and entertainment. For almost two decades, the Port of Miami has been known as the cruise capital of the world, contributing to the extreme amount of tourism attraction. According to Forbes, Miami is one of the best places for business and careers. Since 2018, job growth […]

  Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations decreased 14 percent in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The good news, deal activity is climbing and lending conditions are improving as U.S. banks become more optimistic about the economic outlook for the second half […]

There is a transformation occurring within the commercial real estate space as consumers adjust to the “new normal.” Here we explore the trends and numerous opportunities available in the market.   Top Trends in the U.S. 1. Convenience, Accessibility, Speed 2. Digital First Economy 3. Hybrid Workforce 4. Suburbanization 5. Flex Space 6. Just-in-Case Inventory Strategy 7. Affordability 8. Consolidation 9. Rise in Niche […]

The Orange County economy is diverse, with jobs in various concentrated sectors such as medical and tech in Irvine. The trade, transportation, and utility sectors added up to 29,800 jobs for a 13.6 percent increase year-over-year. This increase is no surprise given the record highs experienced at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports due to […]

  This quarter, Matthews™  measured investor insight in the post-pandemic market. Despite the Delta variant making strides in the United States, the widespread distribution of the vaccine has helped the economy recover. The two most significant challenges investors believe the CRE industry faces today are the federal administration and changes in workforce demand.   Over […]

The East Valley region of the Phoenix metro boasts some of the most robust real estate fundamentals. With Phoenix only a day’s drive to 35 million customers, the market benefits from shifting consumer behavior towards online shopping and ordering. Each submarket in the East Valley possesses between two million to 24 million square feet of […]