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Foothills Corporate Center

AZ Big Media · Jun 26, 2022

WG Group Acquires Foothills Corporate Centre I in Phoenix for $16.25M

REBusinessOnline · Jun 15, 2022

WG Group Acquires 110,360 SF Foothills Corporate Centre I for Industrial Conversion

Tropicana Beltway

Tropicana Beltway

The Gramercy Residences

The Gramercy Residences

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The Gramercy

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Investor Learning

Las Vegas Commercial Real Estate Analysis: The Corporate and Sports Rewiring of Southern Nevada

Jun 8, 2026Andrew Dunn

Las Vegas Commercial Real Estate Analysis: The Corporate and Sports Rewiring of Southern Nevada

Tilman Fertitta is buying Caesars and Barry Diller is bidding on MGM, two pro teams are moving in, and the valley is running out of land. A look at what it all means for Southern Nevada real estate.

The New Reality of CRE Hold Periods

May 4, 2026Andrew Dunn

The New Reality of CRE Hold Periods

CRE hold periods have extended 12 to 24 months since 2022. How disciplined sponsors underwrite longer exits while protecting investor returns.

Interactive Resources

Live Market Rates

SOFR, the Treasury curve, and Prime, updated every weekday morning.

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Cap Rates and Value

Slide NOI and cap rate around and watch what a quarter point does to value.

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Yield on Cost and the Spread

Why developers say things like 'build to a 7 in a 5.5 market.'

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Mark-to-Market Rents

How a below-market rent roll hides value, and what it's worth as leases reset.

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Loans, DSCR, and Debt Yield

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Videos

State of the Market: Blackstone, Rising Rates, and Housing-Crash Talk

Dec 17, 20225:46

State of the Market: Blackstone, Rising Rates, and Housing-Crash Talk

A late-2022 market read: rising interest rates, the Blackstone headlines, and housing-crash speculation, and what they meant for commercial real estate.

Understanding the Different Types of Commercial Real Estate

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Where CRE Capital Is Actually Flowing in 2026

Apr 29, 2026Andrew Dunn

Where CRE Capital Is Actually Flowing in 2026

Banks, private credit, and the maturity wall are reshaping commercial real estate liquidity. A look at where capital is moving, where it isn't, and what that means for sponsors and investors.

The K-Economy: A Pillar of the VAC Investing Thesis

Apr 27, 2026VAC Development Research

The K-Economy: A Pillar of the VAC Investing Thesis

VAC Development's white paper on the K-shaped economy: why bifurcated American prosperity is the structural backdrop for commercial real estate capital allocation over the next twenty-five years, and how VAC positions industrial, retail, multifamily, and infrastructure assets across the upper and lower arms of the K.

Las Vegas Retail Market Report: Q1 2026

Apr 19, 2026VAC Development

Las Vegas Retail Market Report: Q1 2026

Southern Nevada retail posted its strongest quarter in two years. 235K SF of net absorption, vacancy down to 4.3%, asking rent at $1.96 NNN. An interactive walk through the submarkets, subtypes, and tourism backdrop that shaped Q1 2026.

Phoenix Industrial Market Q4 2025: Navigating the Shift from Boom to Balance

Feb 17, 2026VAC Development

Phoenix Industrial Market Q4 2025: Navigating the Shift from Boom to Balance

The Phoenix industrial market concluded 2025 by demonstrating its maturity as a premier global logistics and manufacturing hub.

Las Vegas Retail Market Insights: Q4 2025 Report

Feb 15, 2026VAC Development

Las Vegas Retail Market Insights: Q4 2025 Report

The Southern Nevada retail landscape concluded 2025 in a state of structural maturity, with historic scarcity in prime submarkets and a widening flight-to-quality performance gap.

What Did VAC Development do in 2025?

Jan 15, 2026VAC Development

What Did VAC Development do in 2025?

While much of the commercial real estate sector spent 2025 waiting for perfect conditions, VAC Development spent the year creating them.

Advantages of Investing in Small Suite Properties for "Mom and Pop" Businesses

Jul 20, 2025VAC Development

Advantages of Investing in Small Suite Properties for "Mom and Pop" Businesses

Investing in small suite properties, especially those designed for mom-and-pop enterprises in small bay industrial and retail spaces, delivers measurable economic impact and opportunity.

The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening for Commercial Properties

May 14, 2025VAC Development

The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening for Commercial Properties

A bad tenant costs more than a vacant suite. Here is how to screen commercial tenants properly, by property type, and stay inside the legal lines.

Las Vegas Retail Market Report: Q1 2025

May 13, 2025VAC Development

Las Vegas Retail Market Report: Q1 2025

The Las Vegas retail market in Q1 2025 maintained stable average asking lease rates despite a decrease in overall sales volume compared to the previous year.

What Landlords Need to Know When a Tenant Files for Bankruptcy

May 12, 2025VAC Development

What Landlords Need to Know When a Tenant Files for Bankruptcy

When a tenant files for bankruptcy, you're thrust into legal waters that are as complex as they are murky. Here's what you need to know.

Land Banking: A Strategic Analysis of Real Estate Investment and Land Management

May 6, 2025VAC Development

Land Banking: A Strategic Analysis of Real Estate Investment and Land Management

Land banking represents a significant long-term strategy in real estate, encompassing both private investment and public land management with distinct motivations and risk profiles.

Decoding the Bond Market: What It Signals for the US and Global Economy

Apr 13, 2025VAC Development

Decoding the Bond Market: What It Signals for the US and Global Economy

The bond market often provides insightful signals about the future direction of both the US and global economies. Here is what it was signaling around April 2025.

Mitigating Risk in CRE Deals - 5 Proven Tactics

Apr 12, 2025VAC Development

Mitigating Risk in CRE Deals - 5 Proven Tactics

Commercial real estate deals offer significant rewards alongside inherent risks. Here are five proven tactics for managing them effectively.

Consumer Sentiment Plunges Amid Inflation Fears and Tariff Uncertainty

Apr 11, 2025VAC Development

Consumer Sentiment Plunges Amid Inflation Fears and Tariff Uncertainty

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index for April plummeted to 50.8, the lowest since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by inflation fears and tariff uncertainty.

Investing in Resilience: Why Experiential and Necessity Retail Centers Stand Strong

Apr 9, 2025VAC Development

Investing in Resilience: Why Experiential and Necessity Retail Centers Stand Strong

Learn why necessity-focused and experiential retail centers offer investors stability and long-term value in today's evolving commercial real estate market.

A Historical Analysis of US Tariffs and Trade: Implications of the "Liberation Day" Tariff Announcements

Apr 7, 2025VAC Development

A Historical Analysis of US Tariffs and Trade: Implications of the "Liberation Day" Tariff Announcements

Explore the history of US tariffs, from trade wars to Liberation Day tariffs, and their profound effects on the economy, global trade, and real estate markets.

The Western US Retail Market in Q4 2024: Retail Space, Population, and Housing

Apr 4, 2025VAC Development

The Western US Retail Market in Q4 2024: Retail Space, Population, and Housing

Explore Q4 2024 retail trends in the Western US: insights on retail space availability, population growth, and housing supply dynamics across key markets.

Loss Leaders in Retail Real Estate: Driving Foot Traffic, Enhancing Tenant Synergies, and Maximizing Profitability

Mar 9, 2025VAC Development

Loss Leaders in Retail Real Estate: Driving Foot Traffic, Enhancing Tenant Synergies, and Maximizing Profitability

Discover how loss leaders transform retail developments. Strategic anchors drive foot traffic, enhance tenant synergy, and elevate profitability.

Mapping Profitability: Unveiling the Hidden Forces Driving Strip Center Investments in the Western U.S.

Mar 4, 2025VAC Development

Mapping Profitability: Unveiling the Hidden Forces Driving Strip Center Investments in the Western U.S.

Strip shopping centers under 40,000 SF have shown remarkable resilience across Western US markets. Here is a comprehensive analysis of market trends, cap rates, tenant mix, and recent transactions.

Investment Viability and Potential of Outdoor Shopping Centers in the U.S.

Feb 12, 2025VAC Development

Investment Viability and Potential of Outdoor Shopping Centers in the U.S.

Outdoor shopping centers have emerged as a resilient and dynamic segment within the retail real estate market, combining accessibility, adaptability, and strong growth potential.

Navigating the U.S. Industrial Real Estate Landscape in 2025: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies

Jan 20, 2025VAC Development

Navigating the U.S. Industrial Real Estate Landscape in 2025: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies

The US industrial real estate sector is undergoing significant transformation. Here is a comprehensive analysis of market conditions, demand drivers, regional dynamics, and strategic recommendations for 2025.

Investing in Grocery-Anchored Retail: A Sound Long-Term Investment Strategy

Dec 13, 2024VAC Development

Investing in Grocery-Anchored Retail: A Sound Long-Term Investment Strategy

Grocery-anchored retail centers have consistently demonstrated superior stability and resilience. Here is the case for them as a long-term investment strategy.

Comprehensive Report on Construction Contracts

Dec 11, 2024VAC Development

Comprehensive Report on Construction Contracts

An analysis of construction contract types (lump sum, cost-plus, time and materials, and unit pricing) covering structures, use cases, and strategic selection for developers.

Design a loan and see the three numbers every lender checks first.

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IRR vs. Equity Multiple

Two deals can both double your money and still be very different investments.

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Leverage: Both Directions

Slide the LTV and watch what borrowed money does to the same deal, up and down.

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The Sensitivity Grid

What 'we sensitized the deal' actually means: one IRR becomes a field of them.

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Dec 14, 20229:46

Understanding the Different Types of Commercial Real Estate

A plain-English primer on the major commercial real estate asset classes and how their tenants, leases, and risk profiles differ.

How Investing in Commercial Real Estate Can Change Your Life

Dec 7, 202212:17

How Investing in Commercial Real Estate Can Change Your Life

The case for commercial real estate as a wealth-building vehicle: cash flow, appreciation, leverage, and tax treatment.

FTX, Rising Rates, and iBuyers in Trouble: Are We Headed for a Crash?

Nov 18, 20222:48

FTX, Rising Rates, and iBuyers in Trouble: Are We Headed for a Crash?

A quick November 2022 market read as FTX imploded, rates kept rising, and iBuyers pulled back, and what it signaled for real estate.

Shorts

Podcasts

PodcastMasters In Real Estate

Andrew Dunn on Masters In Real Estate: Full-Cycle Deal Stories

Andrew Dunn joins the Masters In Real Estate podcast to discuss full-cycle deals and creative strategies.

Jan 29, 202547 min

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Bri Brenkus on The Value Add Podcast

Top Las Vegas agent Bri Brenkus, a listing specialist with Brenkus Realty and Keller Williams Marketplace, on competing for listings month after month.

Oct 2, 202144 min

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

David Teskey on The Value Add Podcast

David Teskey on investment sales at a top-tier Pacific Northwest financial services firm: closing deals, the daily grind, and where the growth is.

Sep 2, 20211h 1m

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Arda Bulak on The Value Add Podcast

Furniture-company VP Arda Bulak on keeping a traditional retail business relevant in an online-first world.

Aug 31, 202147 min

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Nicci Julian on The Value Add Podcast

Nicci Julian on turning a passion for baking into a Southern California dessert business built around big events.

Sep 17, 202050 min

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Donnie Aldridge on The Value Add Podcast

Donnie Aldridge, founder of The Copper Can, on the high-school venture that sparked his entrepreneurial streak and led to a canned Moscow Mule.

Sep 13, 20201h 4m

PodcastREI Marketing Nerds

Andrew Dunn on REI Marketing Nerds: Mastering Networking for Real Estate

Andrew Dunn joins Dan Barrett's REI Marketing Nerds to talk networking for real estate: building real relationships with sellers, investors, and lenders, and why it beats cold marketing.

Sep 9, 202033 min

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Brian Walker on The Value Add Podcast

Recruiter Brian Walker on the path from high-stakes agency recruiting to corporate roles spanning technical sourcing and full-cycle generalist work.

Sep 6, 20201h 10m

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Mike Zuniga on The Value Add Podcast

Videographer Mike Zuniga, founder of Mike Zuniga Films, on going from a college film hobbyist to running his own production company.

Aug 31, 20201h 32m

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Tre Carpenter on The Value Add Podcast

Las Vegas Realtor Tre Carpenter on building a business the old-school way: farming one neighborhood and running open houses six days a week until it stuck.

Aug 24, 202038 min

PodcastThe Value Add Podcast

Brian Scott on The Value Add Podcast

A conversation with Brian Scott, a mergers-and-acquisitions professional building a personal brand, Adulting, to help the younger generation find their footing.

Aug 17, 202059 min