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Matthew is a copywriter for the Yardi network of blogs, including CommercialCafe and CommercialSearch. Focused on expanding his knowledge of real estate and marketing, his work has been featured in publications such as Bisnow and The New York Times.

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Top U.S. Metros With Fewer Than 500,000 Residents Where Millennials Are Thriving in Work, Costs & Community

August 21, 2025| CommercialCafe Studies, Featured| Views: 0

Discover the best U.S. metros for Millennials with fewer than 500,000 residents, ranked by income, jobs, cost of living, health coverage, and generational share. See the national...

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Santa Clara, Berkeley & Tempe Lead Among Western Innovation Hubs

August 18, 2025| Commercial Real Estate Reports, Featured, Office| Views: 0

When a region concentrates skilled professionals in fields like technology, science, and engineering—and pairs that with strong training and employment infrastructure—it...

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An Investor’s Guide to Working With Commercial Real Estate Brokers

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In commercial real estate investment, the right collaboration can greatly improve the outcome of any opportunity, so working with a good broker is key....

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STEM Student Density & Talent Inflows Propel Ann Arbor to Top of Midwest Innovation Rankings

July 11, 2025| Commercial Real Estate Reports, CommercialCafe Studies, Featured| Views: 0

When an area displays a significant concentration of skilled professionals — particularly in fields like technology, science and engineering — along with the infrastructure to...

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Top U.S. Metros Where Millennials Can Put Down Roots & Thrive in 2025

June 11, 2025| CommercialCafe Studies, Featured| Views: 0

We ranked the nation's major industrial markets in Q4 2024 based on several indicators such as rent growth, vacancies, online searches and more. See the full list here....

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The New Gen Z Hotspots: 2025’s Best Mid-Sized U.S. Cities for Starting Out

June 10, 2025| CommercialCafe Studies, Featured| Views: 0

Big cities used to be the default for young adults chasing opportunity, but that’s no longer a given. For many Gen Zers, priorities have moved toward balance, community and...

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U.S. Data Center Boom: Northern Virginia Leads, but Atlanta & Phoenix Closing In

April 10, 2025| Commercial Real Estate Reports, Industrial| Views: 0

Key Takeaways Northern Virginia, within the Washington, D.C. market, leads in active data center development, with nearly 6 million square feet currently being built. Atlanta and...

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Best of Both Worlds: Massachusetts’ Top Cities Accommodating Both Remote & In-Office Work

February 20, 2025| Coworking| Views: 0

If you’ve debated trading Boston’s Seaport for Newton’s leafy suburbs or weighed Springfield’s short commutes against Worcester’s parking perks, you’re not alone:...

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Best of Both Worlds: Florida’s Top Cities Accommodating Both Remote & In-Office Work

December 23, 2024| Coworking| Views: 0

The rise of remote work has reshaped the American workplace, but the reality for many households is a delicate balancing act: While some family members embrace remote work, others...

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South’s Best Metros for Tech 2024: Washington, D.C. & Austin Set Pace, Dallas Gains Ground

December 19, 2024| Featured| Views: 0

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