CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index and HPI Forecast for September 2024. U.S. home price growth continued to cool, slowing to a 3.4% year-over-year in September. Compared to with the month prior, home prices rebounded to post a very slight uptick (0.02%) following … [More]
PNC Foundation Awards FSL $20,000 for Resident Services Program
The PNC Foundation has awarded the FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) a $20,000 grant to assist in the implementation of a resident services program that will provide support at four affordable housing communities, helping vulnerable residents continue to live independently and age safely in place. “We are thankful for the support from the PNC Foundation as we implement these … [More]
Homebuilder Opens Community Designed to Maximize Space, Make Homeownership More Attainable
Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of Fire Sky at Alamar, an exciting addition to the popular Alamar masterplan. This inviting Maricopa County community boasts four exceptional single- and two-story floor plans from the builder's sought-after Seasons™ Collection, designed to maximize space and make … [More]
Goodyear Project Brings Two Class A, Mid-Size Buildings to Loop 303 Corridor
Phoenix-based Stevens-Leinweber Construction is under construction on Tex Industrial, a 17.2-acre project that will bring two new Class A, mid-size industrial buildings to Merit Partners’s sought-after PV303 master planned business park in Goodyear, Arizona. Located within the prestigious Loop 303 Corridor, Tex Industrial will include a 100,737-square-foot North building and … [More]
Creighton University Opens New Space on Phoenix Campus Dedicated to Student Success and Well-Being
Creighton University Health Sciences Campus – Phoenix announced the grand opening of the recently completed sixth floor. The sixth floor of the campus’ Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health Sciences Building is dedicated to the academic success and well-being of Creighton students. The floor was completed with simultaneous investments from The Norton Foundation and … [More]
WESTMARC to Host Business Technology Summit, Nov. 13
Join us for the Business Technology Summit on November 13, from 8 AM to 12 PM, at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Ballroom in Goodyear. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, and business professionals to explore the latest trends and advancements in business technology. Technology is inherently integrated into our daily lives. The West … [More]
Buying Like It’s 2021: Nearly Half of Recent Buyers Have a Mortgage Rate Below 5%
Almost half of recent home buyers with a mortgage secured a rate below 5%, a recent Zillow® survey shows.1 Current mortgage rates are hovering near 7%, yet many home buyers who purchased a home in the past year thought outside the box to unlock homeownership. Mortgage rates surged from historic lows of 2.65% in 2021 to decade-long highs of 7.79% by the fall of 2023. This … [More]
Centuri Holdings Names New President and Chief Executive Officer
Phoenix-based Centuri Holdings, Inc., a North American utility infrastructure services company, announced its Board of Directors has appointed Christian (“Chris”) Brown as President and Chief Executive Officer of Centuri, effective December 3, 2024. Mr. Brown will be appointed to the Centuri Board at that time. Mr. Brown succeeds Paul Caudill, who was appointed Interim … [More]
Vote In-Person or Drop Off Your Early Ballot; Here Are Some Links to Information
In-person voting began on October 9, 2024, and will continue through Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Individuals who wish to vote in person can visit any voting location. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, voting locations will be open to voters from 6 AM to 7 PM. Locations are designated throughout the county and are found by … [More]
Mesa Medical Manufacturer Names New Chief Operating Officer
BioLab Holdings, Inc., a medical manufacturer specializing in wound healing products, has hired Hernan Lopez as its new chief operating officer. With close to 20 years of experience in the MedTech industry and seven years of experience as an operations executive, Lopez has played key roles in the success of early stage and hyper growth companies. “It’s an honor to lead such … [More]
11th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week Comes, Arizona Seminars Announced
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the SBA will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15. The 11th annual weeklong celebration will offer both in-person and virtual events across the nation. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA has expanded its entrepreneurial resources for veterans, service members, … [More]
Verrado 55+ Master-Planned Community Opens, Features Single-Family and Duplex Homes
Landsea Homes Corporation, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced it has launched sales for 145 homes at Mira Vista at Victory, a 55+ active adult neighborhood in the Verrado master-planned community located in scenic Buckeye, Arizona. “Our homes at Skye Ridge at Victory have been wildly popular so we’re excited to offer 145 additional opportunities for people … [More]
WEBINAR – Dec. 3: Securing Microsoft 365 from Scratch
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Securing Microsoft 365 from Scratch 12/3/2024 | 9:00 AM This webinar will assess the security and optimization of a Microsoft 365 setup, identify configuration red flags, and explore strategies to maximize ROI without overspending. REGISTER NOW … [More]
Affordable Housing Developer Closes Financing for New Affordable Housing Development in Maricopa
Lincoln Avenue Communities, a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, today announced that it has closed financing for the construction of The Ranches at Gunsmoke, a ground-up development in partnership with WNC & Associates (WNC) that will create 271 new affordable homes for families in Maricopa earning no more than 60% of the Area Median … [More]
Real Estate Services Platform Expands National Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of Arizona-Based My Home Group
Fathom Holdings, Inc., a national, technology-driven, end-to-end real estate services platform, announced the acquisition of My Home Group, a leading Arizona-based brokerage ranked 27th in the nation by transaction volume. The acquisition expands Fathom's market reach, strengthens its agent network, and supports its commitment to delivering comprehensive real estate solutions … [More]
Discount Tire Opens 15th Phoenix Location in Response to Demand
Discount Tire, the Arizona-based retailer of tires and wheels, opened its fifteenth location in Phoenix to meet demand for tires and wheels in Maricopa County. The new tire store is located at 4750 N 99th Ave, near the Legacy Traditional School. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Discount Tire is closed on … [More]
Coca-Cola Partners with SRP to Help Increase Water Resiliency
Salt River Project (SRP) announced a partnership with bottler, Swire Coca-Cola, and The Coca-Cola Company to invest in forest health and support water resiliency for central Arizona. This investment to the SRP Resilient Water and Forest Initiative™ will aim to support the Initiative’s restoration of forests over the next two years, helping strengthen a critical water supply for … [More]
Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity Announced a New Opportunity for Microbusiness Grant Funding
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), the Arizona state agency committed to strengthening Arizona’s workforce and economy, announced a new opportunity for grant funding through the Arizona Microbusiness Loan Program. The program, launched by Governor Katie Hobbs in August 2024, is already making a positive impact in communities across the state. Arizona’s small … [More]
