Rent Keeps Rolling Uphill: 19% Rent Increase in the Past Year, Arizona Tops List

Rick McCartney

March brought continued substantial rent increases yet again. Key stats, according to Dwellsy's analysis of 509,911 available rentals: $1,850/mo: Median asking rent in March across the country 1.6%: 1 month growth in rent (vs. $1,820/mo in Feb 2022 - a 21% annualized run rate for the year) 19.4%: 1 year growth in rent vs. $1,550/mo in March 2021 30.5%: Median rent … [More]

Annual Home Price Growth Again Hits New High in February, Says Report

Rick McCartney

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for February 2022. U.S. home price growth registered a year-over-year increase of 20% in February, another series high and marking 12 months of consecutive double-digit gains. Annual price growth has … [More]

Phoenix Market among Tops for Data Center Investor Interest, Says Survey

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The strong appetite for data, fueled by continued growth in cloud computing and social media, and the emergence of new technologies such as 5G and autonomous vehicles, is driving increased investor interest in data centers, according to a new CBRE survey. Ninety-five percent of survey respondents, which include many of the world's largest institutional real estate investors, … [More]

Surging Mortgage Rates and Home Prices Sideline More Buyers, Says Report

Redfin

Mortgage rates are shooting up at the fastest pace in history, sending the typical monthly mortgage payment for a homebuyer up more than $500 since the beginning of this year. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. As rates quickly approach 5%, we expect their impact on homebuyer demand to change from a motivator—driving a … [More]

U.S. Hiring Spree Continues in March, Employment Rose by 431,000

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains continued in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, retail trade, and manufacturing. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey … [More]

Arizona Exports Rebound in 2021, Near Full Recovery

Arizona Commerce Authority

Exports from Arizona companies climbed by over 20% in 2021, reaching near record levels set prior to the pandemic and signaling renewed strength in Arizona’s economy. Exports reached $24.1 billion last year, an increase from $19.8 billion in 2020 and just under the $24.6 billion mark set in 2019. Semiconductor exports saw a 50.5% rise, reaching $4.2 billion, the 4th highest in … [More]

Home Flips Increase But Profits Decline across U.S. in 2021

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ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its year-end 2021 U.S. Home Flipping Report, which shows that 323,465 single-family homes and condos in the United States were flipped in 2021. That was up 26 percent from 2020, to the highest point since 2006. The report reveals that the number of home flips in … [More]

March Home Prices Hit $405,000 for the First Time Ever, Says Report

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Home prices hit $405,000 for the first time ever in March, but data reveals there is some hope on the horizon for pandemic-era buyers. With demand beginning to moderate as some home shoppers are priced out of the market and new construction at near 16-year highs, inventory is expected to hit positive territory year-over-year this summer, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly … [More]

Our Bioscience Economy

by RaeAnne Marsh

“If you look at Phoenix of old — if the pandemic had happened in the Phoenix of old — we’d have immediately launched into a recession, like a lot of other top markets have launched into a quasi-recession. But because Phoenix is so diversified in so many industries, the city manager announced last week we have a $76-million surplus this year. Not in a recession. We are moving … [More]

Richard J. Gray, M.D., Mayo Clinic

from Richard J. Gray, M.D.

Bioscience may be redefining the economy in Phoenix — and even statewide. It spans sectors, connecting institutions from universities to hospital networks to private companies. In December, Mayo Clinic acquired 228 acres of land adjacent to our campus in North Phoenix, paving the way to develop a transformative biotech and life sciences corridor called Discovery Oasis. The … [More]

Selling Your Business in 2022

by Brian Bond

Given the pandemic’s impact, more business owners will likely be selling their businesses in 2022 due to the uncertainty of the economy and tax increases. This year is a great time to sell a business due to high market demand and consumer spending.  As many business owners know, selling a business is no easy task. Many time-consuming steps go into selling a business. The … [More]

Study Looks at Attitudes Toward Plastic, Sustainability and Climate Change

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Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, today released the results of a multi-country research study examining consumer attitudes toward single-use plastics and the expectations they have of brands and retailers to provide more sustainable options. The study, which was conducted by Wunderman Thompson Intelligence on behalf … [More]

Phoenix Hits the Top 5 in Small Business Wage Gains

by Eric Jay Toll

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Community and Economic Development Metro area average weekly earnings approached $993, just shy of the western states’ average of $1,036. Phoenix’s average small business hourly wage climbed 5.1 percent to $29.70 when comparing March 2022 to March 2021, ranking seventh among metropolitan … [More]

Homes Remain More Affordable Than 2006 Housing Boom Peak

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First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), the premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today released the January 2022 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). The RHPI measures the price changes of single-family properties throughout the U.S. adjusted for the … [More]

Phoenix Adds Nearly 90,000 Jobs in February Year-Over-Year Numbers

by Eric Jay Toll

Most hires took positions in the food and beverage industry sector reflecting seasonal hiring, increased tourism and more new restaurants opening this year than last February. Nearly 21,000 new positions were filled in the sector. Retail hiring was also strong with almost 15,000 new hires compared to last year. Professional, technical and scientific positions placed … [More]

Condo Prices Jump to Record High as Buyers Seek Relative Affordability, Says Report

Redfin

The typical U.S. condo sold for a record $319,000 in February, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up 14.6% from a year earlier and 22.7% from two years earlier, just before the pandemic began. Condos are in demand partly because they’re a comparatively affordable option amid skyrocketing home prices and rising mortgage … [More]

Are To-Go Alcohol Sales Still Boosting Bottom Lines for Business?

by Brianna Pacelli

After two years of fewer diners and lost revenue, the permanent ability to still sell liquor to-go is helping restaurants rebound from the COVID closures. The nationwide lockdown in March 2020 forced many restaurants to temporarily close, alter business plans or shut down entirely. As pandemic uncertainty grew, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed an executive order allowing the … [More]

Housing Prices Reached a New High as Few Americans Put Homes Up for Sale, Says Report

Redfin

Housing prices jumped the most since summer 2021—up 17% year over year to a new high, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. At the same time, a 7% drop in new listings kept homebuyer competition elevated amid rapidly rising mortgage rates. Nearly 3 in 5 homes were snapped up within two weeks, an all-time high, and half sold for … [More]

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