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.

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Industrial Market Outlook: E-Commerce Resumes Growth

E-commerce, which slowed in 2023 after its pandemic-driven peak, is showing signs of recovery in 2024. According to our latest national industrial market report, online sales reached $291.6...
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Top 10 Texas Cities Supporting Remote & In-Office Work: The Best of Both Worlds

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 office full-time,...
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Manufacturing Drives 16.1% of 2024 Industrial Starts So Far

Our most recent national industrial report highlights a continued slowdown in the industrial development pipeline after two years of unprecedented delivery levels: For six consecutive quarters, completions have...
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Top U.S. Cities for International Students: Ranking Cities by Global Student Community, Support, Cost & Leisure

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 world-class universities and...
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Best Places for Millennials to Live & Work in 2024 – Top 20 U.S. Metro Areas

Millennials (currently aged 28 to 43) make up nearly 22% of America’s population. This makes their well-being important not only for themselves, but also for the broader U.S….

AI Boom Drives Data Center Development

Amidst the slowdown in the industrial sector, data centers are proving to be a bright spot. Fueled by the growth of AI and its immense data storage requirements,...
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Top 30 Mid-Sized Cities in America for Green Commuting: Honolulu, Madison & Pittsburgh Lead the Way

Key Takeaways: Honolulu topped the list due to high rankings in green commuting metrics, like the rates of carpooling, cycling and walking. Madison, Wis., secured the #2 spot…

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Trinity Capital & Foundation Capital Ventures Launch Life Sciences Platform

Trinity Capital Advisors — based in Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C. — and Foundation Capital Ventures, based in Encinitas, Calif., have joined forces to launch “Foundation,” a new platform…

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Lovett Industrial & Rosewood Property Co. Join Forces With New Development in Addison, Texas

The Addison Innovation Center boasts a strategic North Dallas location within convenient proximity of major highways and transportation hubs.

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan to Anchor Revitalized Landmark

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has opened its new headquarters in the renovated Textile Building at 295 Fifth Ave. in Midtown South. The global litigation firm is the…