Insights

From the market.

Notes on Arizona retail — leasing, investment and site selection — from Sean Lieb.

Medical retail in Arizona strip centers
Leasing

Medical Retail: The Tenant Quietly Reshaping Arizona Strip Centers

Urgent care, dental, med spas and physical therapy are backfilling Valley strip centers with strong credit and long leases — here's why it matters.

Aug 26, 2026 · 5 min read
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Grocery-anchored retail center
Investment

Why Grocery-Anchored Centers Anchor Phoenix Retail

Cycle after cycle, grocery-anchored centers are the most durable income in retail — and Greater Phoenix keeps proving it.

Aug 11, 2026 · 5 min read
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Phoenix retail market
Market Report

Why Phoenix Retail Is Outperforming in 2026

Population growth, limited new supply and resilient consumer demand keep Valley retail among the tightest markets in the country.

Aug 4, 2026 · 5 min read
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Retail leasing
Leasing

Landlord vs. Tenant Rep: What Moves the Needle

Both sides win on preparation. Here's how representation actually changes outcomes on a retail lease.

Jul 21, 2026 · 6 min read
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Net lease investment
Investment

A Buyer's Guide to Net-Lease Deals in Arizona

Single-tenant net-lease can be the most passive real estate you'll own — if you underwrite the right things.

Jun 30, 2026 · 7 min read
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Retail site selection
Tenant Rep

Site Selection 101: How the Best Retailers Pick a Corner

Demographics, traffic, co-tenancy and visibility — the framework national retailers use to choose a location.

Jun 12, 2026 · 6 min read
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1031 exchange
Investment

The 1031 Exchange Playbook for Retail Investors

Defer taxes and trade up — the timeline, the rules, and the pitfalls that collapse an exchange.

May 28, 2026 · 6 min read
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Tucson vs Phoenix retail
Market Report

Tucson vs. Phoenix: Two Arizona Retail Playbooks

Both markets are healthy — but they reward very different strategies. Don't import one playbook into the other.

May 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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