Strong buyer demand can create an opportunity. It doesn't automatically create a reason to sell. For an industrial property owner, the better question isn't simply, "What can I get for the building today?"

The facility at 7 and 9 W. Tower Circle was purchased by Thoroughbred Classics, LLC, owned by Daytona Beach resident Rick Cordes.

It's to recognize where demand may be moving next and which properties are positioned to benefit.

Change photo to something from the Wix that is not AI generated, I want authenticity. Over the past several years, companies have fundamentally changed how they think about manufacturing, distribution, inventory, and logistics.

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

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

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