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.
How to Sublease Your Office Space
Not all commercial leases give a tenant the right to sublease. When office leases do allow subleasing, they often include restrictions on subletting. A few examples of such restrictions are listed here.
8 Ways To Increase Commercial Property Revenue Without Raising Rents
Lease income is the foundation of any commercial property’s financial performance, but it is rarely the ceiling. For owners focused on net operating income, the more useful question…
How to Calculate and Use a Cap Rate
The capitalization rate, or cap rate, is one of the first numbers any commercial real estate investor looks at. It tells you, in a single percentage, what yield…
What’s the Difference Between a Tenant Broker and a Listing Broker?
A broker is a broker, right? Not quite. In commercial real estate, the word covers two roles with very different jobs — and hiring the wrong one, or…
Everything You Need to Know about Refinancing Commercial Real Estate
Refinancing commercial real estate sounds straightforward — swap an existing loan for a new one on better terms — but in 2026 the math rarely lines up as…
The 1% Rule of Real Estate Investing
The 1% rule in real estate investing states that a rental property’s gross monthly rent should equal at least 1% of its all-in purchase price. It is a…
What Is an Executive Office Suite?
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…
Investment Banking vs. Private Equity in Commercial Real Estate
Key Takeaways The core difference between what investment bankers and private equity professionals actually do in CRE — and why these roles are so frequently confused How compensation,…
How Much Do Commercial Real Estate Professionals Make?
Key Takeaways CRE salaries vary significantly by role — brokers are commission-driven with high upside, while analysts and appraisers earn structured base salaries. Location, specialization, and deal volume…
Midwest’s Best Metros for Tech Workers: Madison Widens Lead Over Ann Arbor
From university hubs to bustling downtowns, here are the best metros for tech in the U.S. Northeast, ranked.
