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 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
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.
