Home shoppers looking for an advantage will find it in Zillow's newly released list of the most buyer-friendly housing markets of 2026. Indianapolis, Atlanta and Charlotte top the list of metros where buyers will find room to negotiate for relatively budget-friendly homes that have a combination of cooling prices now with expected appreciation ahead. Buyers can breathe … [More]
Phoenix Housing Affordability Expected to Improve as Mortgage Costs Ease
A mortgage payment on a typical home is forecast to be affordable in 20 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year, according to the latest market report from Zillow. That's the most since 2022. Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability this year. Affordability … [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]
National Bank Appoints Veteran Cybersecurity Leader as CISO
Western Alliance Bank announced that it has appointed Stephen McMaster as Chief Information Security Officer. McMaster is a seasoned financial services technology and security executive with more than 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk management and technology control functions at large, complex financial institutions. He will be based in Phoenix. McMaster … [More]
$100 Million Queen Creek Retail Development Opens Fully Leased
Vestar, one of the largest privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, announced the completion of Vineyard Towne Center, a dynamic open-air retail destination that has quickly become a cornerstone of Queen Creek’s continued economic expansion. The $100 million, 260,000-square-foot development broke ground in 2021 and has reached full … [More]
Phoenix Education Leader Debuts National Services Platform for Classical Schools
Great Hearts, one of the nation's leading K-12 classical education enterprises, has announced the launch of Great Hearts Services, a new initiative designed to provide comprehensive instructional and operational support to classical schools across the country. The mission of Great Hearts Services is to partner with schools in their pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. … [More]
Honeywell Appoints Executive Team for Aerospace Spin-Off
Honeywell announced key leadership roles for Honeywell Aerospace, which will become an independent, publicly traded company following its planned spin-off in the second half of 2026. The company will be headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "HONA." Josh Jepsen will join Honeywell Aerospace as Chief Financial Officer, effective … [More]
Desert Landmark Debuts Architecturally Significant Venues for Meetings and Events
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory, is elevating Scottsdale’s meetings and events landscape with a collection of architecturally significant venues designed to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences for groups seeking distinctive, world-class environments. Set in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains and minutes from the city’s top resorts, … [More]
Paradise Valley Resort Unveils $7M Meetings & Events Transformation
Paradise Valley's award-winning Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa has completed a sweeping $7 million transformation of its premier meetings and events venues, elevating the destination for discerning groups seeking unforgettable experiences. From executive gatherings and wellness retreats to intimate weddings and private celebrations, the resort's reimagined venues … [More]
Scottsdale Golf Brand Signs PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year
PXG announced that 2025 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Aldrich Potgieter has signed with the brand, adding one of the game’s most dynamic young players to its PGA TOUR presence. Potgieter delivered one of the most impactful rookie campaigns in recent memory, earning Rookie of the Year honors through a season defined by speed, composure, and an ability to contend early and often. … [More]
