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- July 1, 2026
Almost 30 years ago, Metro Phoenix started actively recruiting back-office and regional headquarters. It turned out that we were quite good at landing these companies, and a whole industry (and a bunch of buildings) emerged. In its heyday, we tracked over 23 million sf of back office. Rick Lee (1954-2022), one of our partners, was […]
- June 27, 2026
Setting the right price for a commercial property is one of the most important decisions a property owner can make. Whether you are looking to sell commercial property, attract qualified investors, or maximize returns, pricing plays a critical role in determining how quickly and successfully a transaction takes place. At The Coppola-Cheney Group of Lee […]
- June 24, 2026
The commercial real estate market is entering a new phase in 2026. After years of economic adjustments, changing workplace dynamics, and evolving tenant expectations, both landlords and tenants are preparing for a more strategic and technology-driven environment. Whether you are looking at commercial property for sale, managing investment assets, or evaluating leasing opportunities, understanding the […]
- June 17, 2026
Every once in a while, you meet and get to know someone so genuine, so unique, that you HAVE to get to know them. Today’s ten-on-one is with Frank Gaspari, the Founder of Flex Technology Group. They broke the mold with Frank, and this podcast is 10 minutes of pure entertainment and wisdom. Here are […]
- June 3, 2026
In November 2023, I researched and wrote a C2 Voice about office space and the rage of converting offices to residential (here). The office-to-residential conversions looked like easy money—cheap debt, light regulation, and big promises. My take was that these were much harder to do and to do profitably. Today, the market is calling that […]
- May 20, 2026
How do the most experienced brokers in each discipline feel about the Greater Phoenix commercial real estate market and where it’s going? Arizona State University’s real estate school spring broker sentiment index is out and provides a great pulse. The report addresses key issues such as absorption, lending rates, job growth, policy, and relevant predictions. […]
- May 6, 2026
The Counselors of Real Estate is the most cerebral group of professionals to which I belong. They just released this year’s report on the Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate. The macro report is always a fascinating read that will make you take a step back from the one deal you are currently working on. […]
- May 6, 2026
I have known Kevin Czerwinski for over 40 years. He has been a friend, a competitor, and a client. Kevin has a unique ability to find great deals. Do it once, and it might be luck. Do it over and over and over for 40+ years, then you have secret sauce. That is Kevin. Here is […]
- April 22, 2026
Click here to watch the full video The Metro Office leasing market maintained its recovery momentum in the first quarter. The key indicator, net absorption, posted […]
- April 8, 2026
Ever wonder what goes into putting on one of the most famous golf tournaments in North America, the Waste Management Phoenix Open? In this week’s episode, I asked a former tournament director about the massive amount of manpower it takes to run this economic and entertainment juggernaut here in Greater Phoenix. Matt Mooney, CEO of […]
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