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 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
As technology becomes more embedded across all industries, tech companies and workers are spreading beyond traditional hubs. Notably, the South has been a leader of this dispersal.
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.
Pros of Working With a Commercial Real Estate Broker
Top U.S. Metros With Fewer Than 500,000 Residents Where Millennials Are Thriving in Work, Costs & Community
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 top 20 and regional standouts.
Santa Clara, Berkeley & Tempe Lead Among Western Innovation Hubs
When a region concentrates skilled professionals in fields like technology, science, and engineering—and pairs that with strong training and employment infrastructure—it builds a powerful engine for broader innovation and economic growth.
An Investor’s Guide to Working With Commercial Real Estate Brokers
In commercial real estate investment, the right collaboration can greatly improve the outcome of any opportunity, so working with a good broker is key.
STEM Student Density & Talent Inflows Propel Ann Arbor to Top of Midwest Innovation Rankings
When an area displays a significant concentration of skilled professionals — particularly in fields like technology, science and engineering — along with the infrastructure to develop and employ top talent, it creates a powerful engine for economic growth and innovation on a much larger scale.
Top U.S. Metros Where Millennials Can Put Down Roots & Thrive in 2025
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.
The New Gen Z Hotspots: 2025’s Best Mid-Sized U.S. Cities for Starting Out
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…
