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 […]
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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
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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
Follow up to office space conversions—as we predicted, not going so good. Why? Read More »
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.
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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.
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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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Every year, we do a pulse check on what’s actually showing up in projects—not what sounds good on a trend list. These are the patterns our sales team is seeing in real time through drawings, site walks, designer conversations, and client feedback. –Acoustics + ceilings are the main character: Acoustic solutions aren’t a “nice-to-have” anymore—they’re baked
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At C2, we’re big animal lovers and are proud to have worked with clients like Almost There – A Mom + Pups Rescue and the Arizona Humane Society. So it’s no surprise we’re all in on the growing trend of pet-friendly offices. But as with anything in commercial real estate, the details matter. If you
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Most companies are back in the office in some form — whether that’s full-time or a few days a week. The problem? Offices sit empty when no one’s there. That’s where coworking continues to make a lot of sense. It’s flexible, cost-effective, and more aligned with how some teams are actually working today. We’ve written
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Remember the metaverse? It was supposed to change everything. Spoiler: it didn’t. AI, on the other hand, quietly is. COVID-19 is old news when discussing office demand. Now, everyone is wondering how AI will affect office usage (i.e., headcount). Will AI simply replace large quantities of employees? Or will AI augment productivity while keeping headcount the same?
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