The Maris Meridian

Field Notes from 32 years of tenant-side CRE.

Focus on local laws
September 17, 2026

Municipal Move To Mandate Retail Lease Extensions Raises Tenant-Landlord Balance Questions

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September 16, 2026

Phoenix Commercial Real Estate Briefing — Q3 2026

A Federal Reserve rate hike and rising energy costs are reshaping Phoenix commercial real estate. What higher rates mean for tenants weighing a lease or renewal.

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September 2, 2026

An AI Valuation Correction Is Coming and It Will Be Brutal On All Of US

AI is truly transformative but the hype is geared toward its valuations.

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July 18, 2026

Large-Scale Industrial Activity Continues Across the Southeast Valley

Supply Shock or Window of Opportunity? How the Southeast Valley Industrial Boom Alters Tenant Leverage

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July 17, 2026

Private Credit and Debt Funds Expand Their Role in Commercial Real Estate Lending

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