Arizona Commercial Professionals

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy National Flag Day!

Today, we honor the symbol of our freedom, unity, and resilience — the Stars and Stripes. Let it remind us of the values that bring us together.

06/13/2026

Happy National Sewing Machine Day! 🎉

National Sewing Machine Day celebrates the invention of the sewing machine, which has helped us for over 150 years.

Fun fact: Walter Hunt invented the first American lockstitch sewing machine in 1832.

06/12/2026

II never would’ve imagined this! 😨

How about you? 😮

06/12/2026

Happy Red Rose Day! 🌹

Each year on June 12th, people in the United States recognize National Red Rose Day.

Today honors the flower that is a symbol of love and romance, the red rose. The rose is also the June birth flower.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Big picture check-in on commercial real estate for 2026 — and the outlook is actually pretty encouraging.

After a rough stretch, here's what the numbers are showing us right now:

✅ $562 billion in projected U.S. CRE investment this year — nearly back to pre-pandemic levels
✅ Industrial buildings: demand from e-commerce and warehousing stays strong, and new construction has dropped 63% since 2022 — meaning less competition for space
✅ Apartments: vacancy is holding steady at 5.2% even though a massive wave of new units hit the market
✅ Retail: the experiential shift is real — restaurants, fitness, entertainment are filling spaces that old storefronts couldn't
✅ Office: vacancy is finally starting to fall, led by high-quality buildings in major markets
✅ Data centers: AI is driving enormous demand — this might be the most exciting corner of CRE right now

The lending picture is also improving fast. Banks that were pulling back hard in 2023 are now much more open to commercial deals.

If you've been following the market or thinking about where real estate fits in your investment strategy — now's a great time to take a closer look.

What questions do you have? Happy to dig into any of these sectors. 👇

06/10/2026

Stop holding onto extra letters! ✉ 📬

06/10/2026

Why do government, legal, and institutional businesses still favor central Phoenix even as the market becomes more balanced? 🏙️

It comes down to unmatched proximity and efficiency. Being close to courthouses, public agencies, and key regional transit gives these organizations a practical edge, they’re able to coordinate in-person, serve clients efficiently, and tap into the cluster of services and talent drawn to the urban core. Even with more caution around leasing and a shift in demand for some older office properties, the central city’s access and brand visibility keep it highly attractive for institutions that depend on regular face-to-face interaction. 📍

As market dynamics shift and more flexible uses grow in the suburbs, central Phoenix continues to reward those who need centrality and benefit from the city’s dense, connected environment. Every real estate move here is about weighing access and visibility against cost and competition, and when in-person presence is mission critical, that equation still leans toward the core.

Are you weighing central city access against newer suburban options for your business? Tell me what matters most to your operation, location, convenience, or something else. 👇

06/10/2026

Happy National Iced Tea Day! 🍹

National Iced Tea Day exists to pay homage to the popular and delicious beverage, and it's something more of us should get involved with.

06/09/2026

The right Phoenix workspace can power your business, if you match the space to your needs. 🏢

Office, retail, and industrial spaces are built for different goals. In Phoenix, office environments work best for professional services and back-office teams, with tenants weighing the choice between polished, ready-to-go suites and more dated options that might need a refresh. Retail spaces put you in front of steady consumer traffic and bring visibility, but competition is tight for prime storefronts, timing and deal terms count just as much as rent. Industrial properties are a world of their own: some smaller bays remain resilient, while larger buildings feel more competition and offer different features for businesses moving goods or needing special access.

But it’s not just about the headline rent. Lease structure shapes your true monthly outlay, especially once expenses, upgrades, and flexibility to grow or sublet are factored in. Infill office and retail sites trade access and exposure for higher costs, while industrial corridors offer practical advantages for companies with unique logistical needs.

Small and mid-size businesses can get the most from Phoenix’s market by focusing on total value, not just price, and by targeting the submarket and deal terms that actually fit their day-to-day operations. 📍

Thinking about your next move? What type of space fits your business best in Phoenix, office, retail, or industrial? Tell me what matters most to you below! 👇