For years, commercial retail development lived under a single, exhausting headline: Is retail dead? In 2026, the answer is finally clear — and it’s neither yes nor no. Retail didn’t “come back.” It evolved. Nowhere is that evolution more visible than in Arizona, where population growth, climate realities and relentless suburban expansion have turned the state into a … [More]
Chandler Defense Manufacturer Expands, Nearly Quadruples Facility
C.E. Precision Assemblies an Amphenol company, a Chandler-based manufacturer of cable assemblies and wire harnesses for the aerospace and defense industries, is significantly expanding its operations. The company recently signed a 39,757-square-foot lease at 7155 W. Detroit St. in West Chandler, nearly four times the size of its current facility. “We have been in Chandler for … [More]
Phoenix’s Largest Speculative Industrial Development Completed along Loop 202
CapRock Partners, a privately-owned investor and developer of industrial real estate in the Western and Central U.S., announced the completion of CapRock West 202 Logistics – Phase 2, marking the final phase of Phoenix’s largest speculative industrial development. Phase 2 delivers 825,000 square feet of Class A warehouse space across three buildings on 43 acres in the … [More]
West-Valley Growth Continues with Three-Community Launch
Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of Sekisui House U.S., Inc., announced the Grand Opening of three new neighborhoods—Estates, Portfolio, and Retreat—at the popular White Tank Foothills masterplan in Waddell. These highly anticipated communities showcase an inspired array of ranch and two-story floor plans with open layouts and designer details. Estates, … [More]
Phoenix Firm Leads Architecture Work on Major Sloan Park Expansion
Phoenix-based CCBG Architects was announced as the local architect of record for the Chicago Cubs Training Facility – Clubhouse Expansion and Technology Lab at Sloan Park. The team’s spring training home, located at 2510 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa, recently completed a construction project to enhance its player‑development environment with new training, technology, and … [More]
Two Master-Planned Communities with Full Amenities Debut in San Tan Valley
Mattamy Homes, the largest family-owned homebuilder in North America, is hosting a Tailgate Tour-themed celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, marking the grand openings of two new communities, Bella Vista Farms and Soleo, located within 15 minutes (10 miles) of one another in San Tan Valley, AZ. Designed to blend resort-inspired amenities with everyday convenience, Bella … [More]
$25M Fund Targets Distressed Multifamily in Key Growth Markets
Neighborhood Ventures, a real estate operator and an online real estate investment company that enables accredited investors to invest in multifamily properties, announced the launch of Opportunistic Fund II, a $25 million vehicle that will acquire 5-8 distressed multifamily properties across high-growth U.S. markets, including Phoenix, Tampa, Salt Lake City, Charlotte, Dallas, … [More]
Grid Manufacturer Picks Maricopa County for New 566K-SF Production Plant
Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc., a manufacturer of distribution transformers, announced it will open a new manufacturing facility in Maricopa County, Arizona. This strategic expansion marks a bold step in ERMCO’s mission to be the Industry’s Most Valued Partner and reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, growth, and community engagement. The … [More]
National Investor Enters Phoenix Market with Casa Grande Industrial Acquisition
SkyREM has expanded its national footprint to the Southwest with the acquisition of The Confluence, two Class A industrial manufacturing and distribution facilities totaling 325,334 square feet, located in Casa Grande, Arizona, part of the Phoenix submarket. This acquisition reinforces SkyREM's commitment to investing in modern, high-performing industrial assets in … [More]
Casa Grande Lands 40-Acre Industrial Chemical Project
Land Advisors Organization’s Pinal County Specialists Kirk P. McCarville, CCIM, and Trey Davis completed the sale of 40 acres of land in Casa Grande, Arizona, for $9,226,418. The buyer, Sunlit Arizona, acquired the site from Auza Ranches LLC. The property will be developed for hydrofluoric acid manufacturing to support Arizona’s expanding semiconductor supply chain. Sunlit … [More]
