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

5 NNN Retail Properties Available For Under $4 Million

These properties are still a top draw for many investors.
Are More Apartments in Store for America’s Malls?

More malls are adding residential properties in a bid to add housing and shoppers.
How One of Chicago’s Most Iconic Office Towers Became Luxury Condos

Once a newsroom, Tribune Tower is now home to some of Chicago’s most luxurious high-rise homes.
3 Warehouses for $10M or Less in Booming Border Towns

Many companies are moving production to Mexico because of the pandemic, driving demand for warehouses near the southern border.

How To Boost Your Retail Foot Traffic With a Fitness Center

Gyms haven’t just rebounded from the pandemic. They’re driving more foot traffic than ever before.

Here’s Where London Office Tenants Are Rapidly Letting Space

Many neighborhoods on the new Elizabeth Line, such as Paddington, are drawing more office tenants.
Can Miami Absorb 30K New Apartments?

Miami leads the nation in apartments under construction as a percentage of inventory.

What To Do When an Office Tenant Stops Paying Rent

One expert says there are “almost no rules” in this market.
‘Topgolf for Pickleball’ and Other Emerging Retail Concepts To Watch in 2023

‘Eatertainment’ Venues, ‘Dog Bars’ and a new brick-and-mortar platform for startups are on the rise.
There’s More to Farm Pricing Than You Think

Farmland has never been hotter, nor more difficult to value.
Defining Industrial Building Types

Knowing how the sector is divided is vital for those seeking to buy or let industrial space.
Flex or Long-Term? How To Determine What's Best for Your Firm

There may be more factors to consider than you think.

Don’t Know B2 from Sui Generis? Here’s Your Guide to New Planning Use Classes

Knowing a property’s planning use now can save big headaches later.
5 Retail Properties for Less Than $2.5M in Promising Markets

A sampling of retail properties for sale among the markets LoopNet identified as the best for non-institutional investors.
Top 10 Cities To Buy Retail Properties for Less Than $2.5M

For investors with budgets up to $2.5 million, these markets all offer a nice mix of job growth and discounted investment opportunities.

Why Farms Are Fetching Record Prices

Land prices are rising faster than any other commercial real estate asset class.
5 Industrial Properties You Can Buy for Less Than $10 Million

These available properties are in some of the hottest industrial markets in the country.

Why Your Next Meeting Could Be at an NBA Game

A box suite-turned-office suite at an NBA/NHL arena in Washington, D.C. exemplifies a growing trend.
Why Is Texas Leading in Return to the Office?

Shorter commutes as well as corporate expansions and relocations help the Lone Star State stand out.
Can Money Grow on Trees? World’s Tallest Timber Tower Tests Milwaukee Market

Advocates say mass timber buildings offer a safe, sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials like steel and concrete.
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