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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...
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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...
Industry Trends, Consolidation, Financing
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...
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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...
Policy, Consolidation, Industry Trends
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...
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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...
Industry Trends, Consolidation, Licensing
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...
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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...
Real Estate, Financing, Industry Trends, Licensing
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,...
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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...
Real Estate, CannaMLS Tips
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...
Real Estate, Consolidation, Financing