The Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC), in partnership with CBRE, is proud to release the “Why West Valley” report—an in-depth analysis showcasing the region’s rapid economic growth, expanding workforce, and exceptional advantages for business attraction and expansion. As companies across the country evaluate where to relocate or grow, the West Valley has emerged as a … [More]
Far Fewer Canadians Are Searching for Homes in the U.S. Than Last Year
Fewer Canadians are searching for homes in the once-popular destinations like Miami and Phoenix than were at the start of 2025, before the U.S. instituted steep tariffs on Canada and relations between the two countries started suffering. This is according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage.The number of Canadian Redfin.com users searching … [More]
Small Business Optimism Remains Steady in June
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. A substantial increase in respondents reporting excess inventories contributed the most to the decline in the index. The Uncertainty Index decreased by five points from May to 89. Nineteen percent of small business owners reported taxes … [More]
Housing Market at a Crossroads: Inventory Climbs but Some Sellers Hold Out
The Realtor.com June Housing Trends Report reveals a new stand-off between buyers and sellers in today's evolving real estate landscape. While active inventory climbed 28.1% year-over-year to hit a fresh post-pandemic high, some homeowners are choosing to pull their listings from the market. In May, delistings rose 47% from a year ago, and have trended 35% higher year-to-date. … [More]
Treasury Management Solutions: Making a Payables Strategy Work for Your Business
An efficient working capital plan includes a comprehensive approach with solutions tailored to each business's specific needs. One thing all businesses have in common is the need to create operational efficiencies, and effective treasury management offers multiple ways to achieve that through a deliberate payables strategy. Gaining Efficiency while Maximizing Card … [More]
Buyers Need a $17,000 Raise to Afford a Home
Five years ago, a median-income household could afford a typical U.S. home. Today, they're more than $17,000 short, even if they have $73,000 saved for a down payment, a new Zillow® analysis finds. While the housing market is friendlier to buyers this spring, with more homes for sale and a record number of sellers cutting their list prices, incredible home … [More]
Home Sales Slide as More Markets Lose Momentum
Zonda's May 2025 New Home Market Update shows we've moved from a market where consumers have few housing options, to one where they are spoiled for choice. On the resale front, supply has notably increased with 60% of the top markets boasting more inventory than in 2019. The rental market — particularly in Sunbelt areas — has also seen a surge in new apartments, which has meant … [More]
Greater Phoenix Residential Home Sales Buck National Trends
In May 2025, Greater Phoenix broke from the national mold in residential real estate performance as single-family home sales outperformed those nationwide, according to Phoenix REALTORS® data. Across the United States, in year-to-date comparisons with 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® reports that median home sales prices are down 0.6%, new listings have decreased by … [More]
First In-Depth Analysis of Waymo’s Entry into the Rideshare Market Released
Obi, the global real-time aggregator for rideshare prices, released The Road Ahead: Pricing Insights on Waymo, Uber and Lyft, a data-driven analysis comparing the rideshare giants in the real world. With hour-by-hour data from nearly 90,000 rides in San Francisco, and consumer surveys from over 500 riders across Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the report offers the … [More]