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.
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…
U.S. Data Center Boom: Northern Virginia Leads, but Atlanta & Phoenix Closing In
Best of Both Worlds: Massachusetts’ Top Cities Accommodating Both Remote & In-Office Work
If you’ve debated trading Boston’s Seaport for Newton’s leafy suburbs or weighed Springfield’s short commutes against Worcester’s parking perks, you’re not alone: Hybrid work has reshaped Massachusetts, altering…
Best of Both Worlds: Florida’s Top Cities Accommodating Both Remote & In-Office Work
South’s Best Metros for Tech 2024: Washington, D.C. & Austin Set Pace, Dallas Gains Ground
Industrial Market Outlook: E-Commerce Resumes Growth
Top 10 Texas Cities Supporting Remote & In-Office Work: The Best of Both Worlds
Manufacturing Drives 16.1% of 2024 Industrial Starts So Far
Top U.S. Cities for International Students: Ranking Cities by Global Student Community, Support, Cost & Leisure
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….
