Matthew Preston
Content Writer, CRE News & Market Analysis
Matthew has covered commercial real estate for CommercialCafe since 2022. He focuses on the office and industrial sectors, reporting on leasing, development, and investment across national markets and individual submarkets. His work draws on data and original research. He also writes about demographic shifts and urban innovation in U.S. cities. The New York Times, The Real Deal, Bisnow, The Business Journals, and Yahoo Finance have cited his reporting.
What Is Loss Factor in Commercial Real Estate?
When you lease office space, the number of square feet on your lease is almost never the number of square feet you actually use. The difference between those…
Guide to Commercial Property Taxes
Commercial real estate owners pay property taxes much the same way homeowners do, but the similarities end pretty quickly. There are more types of taxes to account for,…
What Is a Virtual Office? A Complete Guide for Any Business
A virtual office is a service that gives your business a professional street address, mail handling, and administrative support without the cost of a physical lease. It is…
CMBS Loans for Commercial Real Estate
CMBS loans are the trifecta of commercial real estate lending. Learn what they are, how they are structured, what are the key things to know, what level of risk they carry, and how to invest.
Buying vs Leasing Office Space – Which One Should You Go For?
Should You Buy or Lease Office Space? Whether to buy or lease office space is one of the most consequential real estate decisions a business can make. The…
How to Find Office Space for Your Small Business
Finding the right office space has always required balancing cost against practicality. What’s changed is the list of questions you have to answer first. How often will your…
How To Calculate Your Commercial Rent
You’ve spent weeks searching for commercial space and finally found the right location for your growing business. Before signing a lease, know that the advertised rent per square…
Southern Innovation: The South’s Best Metros for Tech Workers in 2026
In the U.S. and across the globe, 2021 marked the year of the most generous seed funding sprees. Since then, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and inflation surges have all contributed to a more targeted and cautious approach from venture capital holders, who are now targeting AI, software as a service (SaaS), fintech and health tech startups. That tightening of capital means that startups must now rely more heavily on fundamental business health and the strength of their local ecosystems.
8 Main Types of Commercial Real Estate
Office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, mixed-use, special purpose, land – explore the eight main types of commercial real estate.
