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Title Insurance and Escrow in CRE: Who Handles What at Closing?
By closing day on a commercial property, half a dozen or more professionals have usually had their hands on the file. Counsel on both sides negotiated the purchase agreement ...
Inside Phoenix’s Office Market. What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know.
Phoenix’s office market is gaining momentum, but a strong market doesn’t replace good planning. ELi Mastracci, CCIM, shares what tenants and landlords should consider before making their next move.
Zero-Down Business Acquisitions: What Buyers, Sellers & Brokers Need to Know
Zero-down business acquisitions may sound appealing, but most buyers still need capital for a down payment, closing costs, and working capital. Lisa Riley explains what realistic financing looks like, why undercapitalized buyers create problems for sellers, and how brokers can set better expectations from the start.
Arizona CRE 2026 Mid-Year Market Update: Strong Market, Complex Environment
The Phoenix commercial real estate market is outperforming the nation at mid-year 2026, led by strong industrial demand, tight retail vacancy, and expanding data center development. This update examines the construction, financing, and economic forces shaping transactions across the region.
Private Note Financing Is Booming. But What Happens After the Transaction Closes?
Private note financing can be a useful option when traditional lending does not cover the full structure of a transaction. Once the note is in place, account servicing helps manage the details that follow: payments, balances, statements, records, and communication between the parties.
Demystifying Escrow in M&A: What Attorneys and Business Owners Should Know
Escrow plays a bigger role in M&A transactions than many buyers, sellers, and attorneys realize. This article explains how the right escrow partner helps coordinate funds, documents, lien checks, payoffs, and post-close servicing so every step is clearly tracked from LOI to closing.