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Investor DecisionComparing a dst vs direct replacement property? See when Delaware statutory trusts fit a 1031 exchange and when direct ownership serves investors better.
Asset ClassIndustrial outdoor storage in Mesa is the tightest commercial asset in the East Valley. Learn what drives IOS demand and how to find available sites.
Tenant / OccupierLearn what ti allowance to ask for on a gilbert industrial lease, from market ranges by lease term to negotiation strategies for East Valley industrial tenants.
Investor DecisionLearn how to estimate operating expenses and NOI on a Phoenix office building before you bid. Covers cap rates, property taxes, and management fees.
Asset ClassOffice to residential conversion in downtown Phoenix works for a narrow set of buildings. Learn which qualify and how incentives shape your capital stack.
Tenant / OccupierLearn the real cost difference between NNN vs modified gross vs full service leases before signing in Mesa. Property taxes, CAM, and base rent explained.
Investor DecisionLearn how reverse 1031 exchange mechanics let Phoenix investors buy replacement property first. Pierce CRE explains EAT rules, timelines, and costs.
Multifamily InvestmentExplore multifamily investment sales in Phoenix metro by submarket. Cap rates, buyer priorities, and 1031 exchange dynamics for 2026, from MHG Commercial.
1031 ExchangeBuild a replacement property pipeline with the right 1031 exchange strategy for Arizona investors. Defer capital gains taxes with guidance from Pierce CRE.
Office CREFind office space for lease in Scottsdale and Tempe. Pierce CRE covers 2026 market conditions, coworking, private offices, virtual offices, and lease negotiatio
Industrial CREPhoenix industrial sale-leaseback strategy converts owned real estate into capital without disrupting operations. Learn how owner-operators structure the deal.
Industrial CREFind industrial land for sale in Maricopa County. Expert guide to zoning classifications, site selection, and entitlement timelines in the Phoenix metro.
Industrial CREFind industrial space for lease in Phoenix across last-mile, flex, and distribution submarkets. Learn what drives space rent, vacancy, and how to evaluate your
Retail CRERetail investment sales in Arizona are shifting in 2026. See what Phoenix metro retail cap rates signal for buyers and sellers of commercial retail assets in Ch
Retail CREExplore restaurant and quick-service retail sites in Scottsdale, from Kierland Commons to pad sites along key corridors. Contact David Pierce for current market
Retail CRELearn how to evaluate retail lease terms in Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert. Understand NNN structures, CAM charges, and lease negotiation before you sign.
Retail CREFind retail space for lease in Phoenix metro with this submarket guide covering Deer Valley, Paradise Valley, Chandler, and the East Valley. Contact Pierce CRE.
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The full blog launches with the next monthly batch. Until then, the long-form pillar guides cover the Arizona commercial real estate questions investors and operators ask most.
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A working broker's guide to 1031 rules, timelines, identification, and Arizona-specific notes.
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Water rights, zoning, fencing, arena, and infrastructure diligence for Arizona horse property buyers.
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Commercial, residential, and land development across Arizona. Site selection, water, entitlement, pipeline.
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