David Matthews

Editor
David Matthews is an editor at LoopNet, where he writes about trends in commercial real estate.

He previously covered real estate for Crain’s Chicago Business, writing about everything from celebrity home purchases to the aftermath of Chicago’s post-bubble foreclosure crisis.

Other stops in David’s career include writing scripts and producing newscasts for FOX 5 DC, covering downtown Chicago for the defunct DNAinfo and writing freelance pieces for the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and English from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and has completed three courses in computer programming from Harvard University's CS50.

David lives in Washington, D.C.

David Matthews's Articles

How to Defer Real Estate Taxes with a 721 Exchange

Tax deferrals, diversification and access to liquidity are among the potential benefits of a 721 exchange.

10 Ways to Lower Your Real Estate Occupancy Costs

There are steps tenants and landlords of all sizes can take.

Healing Foundations: Former Beauty Store Adapted to Meet Neighborhood Healthcare Needs

An adaptive reuse project filled a looming vacancy on the south side of Chicago with a medical office.

JLL on How AI Will Affect Commercial Real Estate

As the CRE industry adopts new AI tools, generative AI companies are becoming real estate occupiers.

Outside Amazon HQ2, New ‘Water Park’ Dining Makes a Splash

A reimagined park with outdoor dining adds to the momentum in northern Virginia.

A Top Broker’s Tips on the Self-Storage Market

Self-storage isn’t glamorous, but demand for the ‘recession-proof’ asset remains strong.

Barbiecore in CRE: 5 Spaces That Are Pretty in Pink

These buildings’ pink features are more than Kenough to grab attention.

Why Serviced Offices Are Gaining Popularity in the UK

Furnished, flexible workspaces often make more sense than empty fixed-lease suites for growing companies.

Madrid’s Iconic Puerta Del Sol Prioritizes the Pedestrian

The Spanish capital’s central plaza has undergone a makeover as more luxury retailers move in.

How To Buy Distressed Commercial Property

It can be a great opportunity, a big headache, or both. Here’s how to find discounts and steer clear of lemons.

Historic Barcelona Office Revamp Reignites Roaring ‘20s

Loom Plaza Catalunya opens a new chapter for a vintage building in the heart of Barcelona.

Liquid Assets: How Colorado Water Brokers Deal With a Drying Market

There’s a standoff between buyers and sellers in Colorado's water market.

Modernity Meets History in DC Adaptive Reuse Project

A mixed-use development adds to the momentum in a trendy DC neighborhood.

Golf Resort Chips in 14% Cap for Eagle-Eyed Investor

A Texas investor bought a Minnesota golf resort, citing “undervaluation by competitors” as motivation.

Despite National Slowdown, This Industrial Market Surges Forward

The national industrial market is regressing, but Savannah, Georgia, still has momentum.

Untapped Potential? Hot Spring Deals Pick Up Steam

The properties are charging increasingly high rates to wellness travelers, drawing international investors.

How an 18th-Century Menorca Home Became a Stunning Boutique Hotel

The architect said she filled the historic home with “light and life” to make it a hotel on the Spanish island.

Spec Success: Office Bet in Industrial Park Pays Off for This Developer

The Long Island project is 90% leased despite a soft market and even the developer’s “moments of doubt.”

As National Office Market Chills, Miami Sizzles

Miami’s office construction pipeline and strong absorption make it a leading market.

What Self-Starters Should Know About Self-Storage Investment

Self-storage often outperforms other asset classes “in good times and bad,” said one expert, but rates and returns are just the beginning.

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