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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 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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Industrial Market Outlook: E-Commerce Resumes Growth

October 29, 2024| Commercial Real Estate Reports| Views: 0

E-commerce, which slowed in 2023 after its pandemic-driven peak, is showing signs of recovery in 2024. According to the latest CommercialEdge national industrial market report,...

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Top 10 Texas Cities Supporting Remote & In-Office Work: The Best of Both Worlds

October 22, 2024| Coworking| Views: 0

As work environments shift in the post-pandemic era, many households are navigating a balance between remote and in-office work. While some professionals are returning to the...

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Manufacturing Drives 16.1% of 2024 Industrial Starts So Far

August 9, 2024| Commercial Real Estate News, Industrial| Views: 0

The most recent national industrial report by CommercialEdge highlights a continued slowdown in the industrial development pipeline after two years of unprecedented delivery...

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Top U.S. Cities for International Students: Ranking Cities by Global Student Community, Support, Cost & Leisure

July 2, 2024| Commercial Real Estate Reports, Featured| Views: 0

Hosting more than 1 million international college students during the 2022-2023 academic year, the U.S. remains the top choice for higher education abroad. Renowned for its...

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