CannaMLS Blog

August 2026 Newsletter

What the Industry's Biggest Lenders Told Investors This Quarter Cannabis's largest lenders reported second quarter results and hosted earnings calls this month...

Aug 26, 2026

What Rescheduling Changed About Your Cannabis Lease

A guide for cannabis landlords and operators on renegotiating cannabis business leases after federal rescheduling. Almost every one of the cannabis business lea...

Aug 25, 2026

July 2026 Newsletter

The Vireo-Cannabis transaction described in this month’s newsletter is a live example of a pattern showing up across the industry: cannabis companies mostly can...

Jul 29, 2026

Buying Cannabis Assets Out of Distress: A Field Guide for License and Real Estate Buyers

Cannabis companies can't use Chapter 11 the way any other business would. That changes how licenses, leases, liens, and purchase agreements need to be handled, ...

Jul 29, 2026

June 2026 Newsletter

DEA Hearing Begins: Could Adult-Use Cannabis Be Next for 280E Relief? Federal cannabis policy reaches a new milestone this month. On June 29, the DEA opened a ...

Jun 29, 2026

Sale-Leasebacks for Cannabis Operators: Pros, Cons, and When They Make Sense

Cannabis is one of the most real-estate-intensive industries in the country. Zoning approvals, specialized build-outs, and CUPs mean a compliant facility often ...

Jun 26, 2026

May 2026 Newsletter

The Great Cannabis Reset: Why Smaller Companies are Winning Again For years, the cannabis industry rewarded aggressive expansion, massive footprints, and growt...

May 27, 2026

The Great Cannabis Reset: Why Smaller Operators Are Winning Again

For most of the last decade, the cannabis industry rewarded aggressive expansion. - Raise more capital. - Open more stores. - Build more canopy. - Enter more s...

May 26, 2026

April 2026 Newsletter

Federal Reform Is Already Shifting Investor Appetite The DOJ’s move to reschedule state-licensed medical cannabis to Schedule III is the most meaningful federa...

Apr 29, 2026

Impact of Medical Cannabis Rescheduling on License Values

The U.S. cannabis industry just experienced its most significant federal policy shift in decades. In April 2026, the Department of Justice issued a [final orde...

Apr 27, 2026

March 2026 Newsletter

Hemp Bans Go Into Effect in Ohio and Texas, Forcing THC Back to Dispensary Channels Ohio — Senate Bill 56 Ohio's new law takes effect this March and significa...

Mar 31, 2026

Why Cannabis License Values Vary So Widely Across States

A practical guide to what actually drives value in various cannabis markets* If you’ve spent any time looking for cannabis licenses on CannaMLS, you’ve probabl...

Mar 30, 2026

February 2026 Newsletter

Maryland Signals a New Wave of Cannabis Openings, Real Estate Moves First Maryland regulators are forecasting a meaningful jump in new licensed cannabis storef...

Feb 26, 2026

What’s More Valuable: The License or the Real Estate?

It’s one of the most common questions I get from buyers, sellers, and investors: “Is the license or the real estate actually more valuable in this deal?” In c...

Feb 22, 2026

January 2026 Newsletter

Licensed Cannabis Properties Heat Up Across Key Markets Licensed cannabis properties are entering the new year with fresh momentum as operators look for stable,...

Jan 29, 2026

Why Brokers Use CannaMLS to Find Sellers Like You

Cannabis capital is still tight in 2026, and that means deals are harder and take longer. These days, brokers don’t have time to waste. They’re not cold calling...

Jan 29, 2026

Why an Empty Licensed Building Can Be a Goldmine

If you spend any time in mature cannabis markets, you will see the same sights again and again: A dispensary with paper in the windows. A cultivation facility...

Jan 13, 2026

December 2025 Newsletter

Highlights from This Edition Federal marijuana rescheduling is advancing through formal federal processes, with new executive direction accelerating momentum an...

Dec 30, 2025

November 2025 Newsletter

Highlights from This Month - Federal hemp rules boost regulated cannabis. New language in the federal spending bill closed the intoxicating hemp gap, tightening...

Nov 26, 2025

5 Key Documents to Prep for a Faster Sale

If your cannabis sale is dragging on, it’s rarely because the buyer needs more time to think. It’s usually because the buyer is waiting on deliverables from the...

Nov 18, 2025