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The Truth About the Core Real Estate Trap Hiding in Plain Sight

Investing Basics

The Truth About the Core Real Estate Trap Hiding in Plain Sight

August 19th, 2026|6 min read

How to Determine Whether a 20% Retail Deal's IRR Is Actually Realistic

Properties | Management

How to Determine Whether a 20% Retail Deal's IRR Is Actually Realistic

August 14th, 2026|6 min read

Why Genuine Community Pride Can Reveal Hidden Retail Value

Properties | Management

Why Genuine Community Pride Can Reveal Hidden Retail Value

August 10th, 2026|6 min read

How A Retail Deal We Didn't Win Became A Valuable Investing Lesson

Properties | Management

How A Retail Deal We Didn't Win Became A Valuable Investing Lesson

August 6th, 2026|6 min read

What Uptown Scottsbluff Gets Right About HomeTown Retail Growth

Investing Basics | Properties

What Uptown Scottsbluff Gets Right About HomeTown Retail Growth

August 3rd, 2026|6 min read

The Surprising City Hall Factor Behind Better Redevelopment Deals

Vocabulary | Management

The Surprising City Hall Factor Behind Better Redevelopment Deals

July 31st, 2026|6 min read

The Performance Mindset with Amy Calandrino: Discipline Through Cycles

Vocabulary | Management

The Performance Mindset with Amy Calandrino: Discipline Through Cycles

July 29th, 2026|5 min read

The Buy-or-Build Strategy Behind Better HomeTown Real Estate Deals

Properties | Management

The Buy-or-Build Strategy Behind Better HomeTown Real Estate Deals

July 24th, 2026|6 min read

The Complete 12-in-8 Strategy for Finding Hidden HomeTown Demand

Vocabulary | Management

The Complete 12-in-8 Strategy for Finding Hidden HomeTown Demand

July 22nd, 2026|6 min read

How Leading Retail Stores Are Becoming Innovative Distribution Hubs

Properties | Management

How Leading Retail Stores Are Becoming Innovative Distribution Hubs

July 17th, 2026|6 min read

Why The Best HomeTown Retail Deal May Already Be Built

Properties | Management

Why The Best HomeTown Retail Deal May Already Be Built

July 16th, 2026|6 min read

Why Strong Growth Retailers Are Still Betting On Stores In 2026

Investing Basics | Management

Why Strong Growth Retailers Are Still Betting On Stores In 2026

July 13th, 2026|6 min read

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The Exclusive Retail Investment Opportunities Hidden Behind The Map

Investing Basics | Management

The Exclusive Retail Investment Opportunities Hidden Behind The Map

July 9th, 2026|7 min read

What Essential Drivers Actually Reveal About Strong HomeTown Markets

Vocabulary | Investing Basics

What Essential Drivers Actually Reveal About Strong HomeTown Markets

July 5th, 2026|6 min read

Why Small HomeTown Markets Deserve a Closer Look Now

Investing Basics

Why Small HomeTown Markets Deserve a Closer Look Now

July 2nd, 2026|6 min read

How To Avoid The Familiarity Trap In Your Real Estate Journey

Investing Basics | Properties

How To Avoid The Familiarity Trap In Your Real Estate Journey

June 25th, 2026|6 min read

The Most Profitable Retail Investment Might Not Have The Highest IRR

Vocabulary | Investing Basics

The Most Profitable Retail Investment Might Not Have The Highest IRR

June 20th, 2026|6 min read

Why Quality HomeTown Market Deals Are Actually Stronger Than They Look

Vocabulary | Investing Basics | Properties

Why Quality HomeTown Market Deals Are Actually Stronger Than They Look

June 19th, 2026|6 min read

CRE Blueprint Podcast: Shopping Centers Explained by The Shopping Center Guy

Investing Basics | Management

CRE Blueprint Podcast: Shopping Centers Explained by The Shopping Center Guy

June 12th, 2026|6 min read

Tools, Talents & Techniques Podcast: The Future of Retail with Andy

Vocabulary | Management

Tools, Talents & Techniques Podcast: The Future of Retail with Andy

June 4th, 2026|6 min read