Monica May-Dunn Reflects on 50 Years of Escrow in Arizona’s CRE Market

As Arizona Escrow & Financial approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, CEO Monica May-Dunn shares a rare perspective from the closing table in her latest feature for Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine. With decades of experience overseeing commercial real estate, business sales, and complex transactions, Monica offers insights into how shifting market dynamics are reshaping the deal-making process in Arizona.

Navigating 2026: What Every Commercial Buyer and Seller Needs to Know from Arizona’s Leading Escrow Authority

From extended escrow timelines and lender-driven delays to a rising number of contingencies and contract renegotiations, she explains the behind-the-scenes realities of today’s commercial real estate landscape. Drawing on recent data from industry reports and real-world trends seen within AEF’s own operations, Monica breaks down what buyers, sellers, and brokers should know to navigate the 2026 transaction environment.

The article also highlights AEF’s expanding services: including SBA financing, business transfers, and high-value asset deals—as well as the firm’s legacy of trusted, neutral facilitation across sectors. As Monica writes, the fundamentals of escrow remain steady, even as the market shifts.

Read Monica’s full article in In Business Magazine: What 50 Years of Closings Tells Us about Today’s Commercial Real Estate Market