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

Why the Pandemic Has Changed the Office vs. Coworking Debate

Here are the questions any business should ask while searching for office space.

How 2 Shuttered Sears Stores in Texas Found New Life

Two big projects in Texas show how vacated Sears stores can be converted into viable new uses.

Shipping Containers Create a Backyard Feel for Tenants at Austin Business Park

A mix of local restaurants, coworking space and proximity to Austin FC’s practice stadium create a lively, laid-back mixed-use ecosystem.

The Top 10 Emerging U.S. Industrial Markets To Watch in 2022

Colliers shares why these metros are best positioned for industrial growth this year.

Adaptive Reuse Turns Denver Data Center Into Debonair Office Tower

Embodying 68% less carbon than an equivalent new build, the repositioning of this 1960s office showcases sustainable building techniques.

Fertility Clinics, Pet Spas and Other Emerging Retail Concepts

DIY cannabis shops are among the other ‘nontraditional’ retailers expected to grow in 2022.

Hunger Games: Grocers, Restaurants Leading Retail Growth

Brick-and-mortar retail openings are expected to outnumber store closings, a trend that Avison Young Principal Erik Foster said is an ironic byproduct of the pandemic.

Ready To Get in the Game? 3 Top Uses for Esports

Esports operators are emerging as viable tenants for commercial real estate.

Pier Redevelopment Success Sets Stage for More Open-Air Retail Concepts

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is reporting success with its open-air St. Pete Pier Marketplace, and so are the tenants.

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