Scottsdale continues to lead the Phoenix Metro office market in 2026, with strong absorption and rising interest in Modern Class A buildings. The most competitive spaces share the same advantages: -updated and modern common areas. -onsite and walkable amenities and retail. -favorable parking ratios. With availability tightening in these preferred assets, starting early and timing have become critical for tenants planning upcoming decisions. About The Author Renee Ervanian is

AS RENTS RISE, NEGOTIATION PRIORITIES SHIFT. Landlords still value stability above all. A long-term tenant is far more attractive than vacancy, downtime, and the cost of re-leasing a space. Longer-term leases continue to unlock meaningful upfront concessions, including substantial free rent and robust tenant-improvement packages that deliver fully upgraded buildouts. The critical safeguard for tenants is to limit rent escalations throughout the lease term. When escalations a

Tenant behavior is shifting in the third quarter of 2026, with businesses opting to purchase their buildings instead of renewing leases. The trend is accelerating across office, industrial, medical, and retail sectors - and it's being driven by one thing above all else: the math finally pencils out again. Recent 2026 financing data shows that commercial real estate loan rates have dropped enough to restart owner-occupied purchasing activity that has been frozen since 2023 -

The Most Overlooked Cost in Office Leasing: The Tenant's Time

The 7 silent lease clauses that Phoenix tenants forget to check, adding cost and inconvenience throughout the term.

My previous blog broke down the Camelback Corridor - where prestige drives pricing. Leverage is gained the moment tenants step outside the Camelback Corridor to the surrounding submarkets. The Airport, Midtown, Piestewa Peak, and 44th Street submarkets have higher vacancy and turnover. Landlords may negotiate differently because time on the market can be their biggest enemy. Occupancy tends to be prioritized over rental rate. Many buildings in the surrounding submarkets ten

This post explains how clarity and consistency help tenants cut through the noise and get the information they need about Phoenix office decisions.