One of the first questions I ask owners isn't... "What do you think your warehouse is worth?" It's...

Choosing a manufacturing facility isn't just a real estate decision. It's an operational decision that can influence productivity, profitability, employee efficiency, and your company's ability to grow for years to come. The wrong building creates bottlenecks. The right building creates opportunity. Whether you're expanding production, relocating operations, or investing in your first manufacturing facility, the goal isn't simply finding enough square footage. It's finding a

For years, industrial outdoor storage (IOS) was overlooked. Today, it's one of the most sought-after asset classes in industrial real estate. Why? Because businesses aren't simply looking for warehouse space anymore. They're looking for operational flexibility. Whether it's storing trailers, construction equipment, shipping containers, fleet vehicles, pipe, steel, or heavy machinery, many companies need secure outdoor space just as much as they need a building. That's why wel

Selling a warehouse isn't just about finding a buyer. It's about understanding whether your property is positioned to capture its highest value before it ever reaches the market. Too often, owners focus on listing a building before asking the more important questions: Is now the right time to sell? Has the property's value been fully maximized? Would improvements or lease restructuring increase buyer interest? Are you selling a building, or are you selling an investment oppor

https://www.matthews.com/properties/leasing-10416-new-berlin-road-jacksonville-fl If you're searching for industrial space in Jacksonville that offers more than just four walls and a loading door, opportunities like this don't come along often. I'm excited to introduce a rare single-tenant industrial facility now available for lease at 10416 New Berlin Road in Jacksonville's highly desirable Oceanway logistics corridor. Offering approximately 18,705 square feet, including 16,

One my projects recently featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record regarding a manufacturing user evaluating the former Southeast Toyota Distributors facility at 8040 Bayberry Road in Jacksonville. The article highlights a trend we're seeing across Northeast Florida: manufacturers continue exploring large-scale industrial facilities that offer strong logistics access, workforce availability, and utility infrastructure capable of supporting production operations. In this parti

JACKSONVILLE INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRUTH The Market Isn't Standing Still

Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after asset classes in industrial real estate. In Jacksonville, that trend is accelerating. What’s Driving Demand? Several key factors are pushing IOS to the forefront: Growth in logistics and distribution Increased need for truck parking Limited availability of usable land Rising costs for traditional industrial development Supply Constraints Unlike warehouse development, IOS sites face: Zoning limit

KISS Method Not all industrial land works for IOS. Operators know the difference immediately. Here are the five things that define a functional IOS yard, and why they matter. 1. Usable Acreage If part of the site can’t be used, it doesn’t count. A strong IOS site provides: Clean grading potential No environmental constraints Full operational use 2. Site Configuration Shape matters. Operators prefer: Wide layouts Efficient circulation Easy truck movement 3. Access & Control Se

https://www.matthews.com/insights/jacksonville-industrial-q1-26 Most people are reading Jacksonville’s industrial market wrong right now. Vacancy is up. New supply hit. And the assumption is simple: Demand is slowing. It isn’t. Jacksonville has entered a supply digestion phase, not a demand contraction. Following a wave of 2025 deliveries totaling over 5M SF, vacancy has increased- but leasing activity and rent levels remain intact. Leasing activity remains strongest in the 5

Capacity + math + investor lens When evaluating industrial outdoor storage (IOS), the most important question isn’t acreage — it’s usable capacity. For a ±8.05-acre IOS site in Jacksonville, here’s how that translates into real operational value. Step 1: Total Size ±8.05 acres ~350,000 square feet Step 2: Usable Yard Efficiency After accounting for circulation, setbacks, and functionality: ~70% usable ~245,000 square feet Step 3: Trailer Capacity Typical IOS layouts require:

Market + scarcity + positioning Jacksonville’s industrial outdoor storage (IOS) market continues to tighten, and opportunities to acquire functional scale are becoming increasingly rare. A newly available ±8.05-acre site in Jacksonville’s westside corridor represents exactly that- a fully usable IOS assemblage designed for real operational efficiency. What makes this opportunity different isn’t just size — it’s usability. Unlike many sites constrained by wetlands, access i

Jacksonville’s industrial real estate market continues to evolve as global logistics networks expand and port activity increases across the Southeast. One segment attracting increasing attention is Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS). Unlike traditional warehouse development, IOS properties provide the operational land needed to support logistics infrastructure, including trucking operations, container staging, equipment yards, and contractor storage. Jacksonville’s advantage li

How Small Clauses Create or Destroy Long-Term Value Tips Industrial leases in Jacksonville are rarely won or lost on headline rent alone. The real economics of a lease are shaped by the fine print: renewal language, expense allocations, indemnities, insurance thresholds, and how “market” is defined when the lease matures. These provisions quietly determine flexibility, risk exposure, and exit value long after the ink dries. Suggest having an experience real estate counsel in