RETSY, Arizona’s exclusive Forbes Global Properties brokerage, announced that it surpassed $1 billion in 2026 sales volume as of June 1, marking the second consecutive year the firm has reached the milestone on an accelerated timeline. The company previously crossed $1 billion in annual sales on July 31, 2025, and has continued to gain momentum as an independently owned luxury … [More]
Identifying the Right AI Use Cases and Capitalizing on Them
AI adoption rates have grown dramatically in recent years, and today this growth continues. According to McKinsey’s 2025 survey, 88% of respondents stated that they already use AI in at least one business function, up from 78% the year before. However, most companies adopting AI struggle to achieve strong ROI and sustained business value. In the 2025 study by BCG, 60% of … [More]
Arizona’s Buy-Local Campaign Returns With Independents Week
Local First Arizona’s Independents Week returns June 29 through July 7, 2026 — a statewide, nine-day campaign celebrating the independent businesses that power Arizona’s economy and give its communities their character. This year, the campaign shines a spotlight on Local First Arizona’s coalition businesses, giving Arizonans a cheat code to discover the certified local … [More]
One of the Valley’s Most Recognizable Injury Firms Expands to Denver
Rafi Law Group, the Arizona-based personal injury law firm, announced that the firm has opened a new office in Denver, marking the firm’s first location outside Arizona and a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy. Located at 1380 South Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80223, the Denver office represents the firm’s entry into the Colorado market and reflects the … [More]
Tri Pointe, Pulte Team Up on $63M Peoria Land Deal
Tri Pointe Homes and Pulte Homes, two of the largest homebuilding companies in the U.S., announced the acquisition of 274 gross acres within the Aloravita planned community in Peoria, Arizona. The acquisition, completed through a 50/50 joint venture between Tri Pointe Homes and Pulte Homes, follows a successful Arizona State Land Department public auction held on October 17, … [More]
Old Town Scottsdale, Downtown Mesa Land New Hyatt-Branded Hotels
Hospitality Capital Partners is expanding its Arizona hospitality portfolio with the openings of Hotel Solaya JdV by Hyatt in Old Town Scottsdale and The 233 Suites Unscripted by Hyatt in downtown Mesa. Together, the properties introduce Arizona’s first JdV by Hyatt and first Unscripted by Hyatt soft brand while growing the firm’s hospitality footprint across the state to more … [More]
Arizona Universities Partner with Tucson Firm on Satellite Comms Hub
Arizona has launched a collaborative satellite communications hub, a unique partnership that brings advanced technology from the lab to the rooftop and positions the state as a leader in space infrastructure innovation. FreeFall Aerospace, a Tucson-based company, is working with Arizona State University and the University of Arizona on a satellite communications project … [More]
Immigration Site Visits: What Your Team Needs to Know
Immigration-related site visits are a routine but important part of employment-based immigration compliance. Depending on the program, a government officer may seek to verify information in an immigration filing, confirm the worksite, review employment records, or ask limited questions about a sponsored employee’s job duties, wage, schedule, or reporting structure. U.S. … [More]
Greater Phoenix Single-Family Sales Post 12th Straight Monthly Gain
Greater Phoenix single-family home sales posted a year-over-year increase in each of the last 12 months, with May closings rising 4.6% from May 2025, and year-to-date closings up 4.7%, according to the latest data from Phoenix REALTORS®. Nationally, existing home sales edged up 0.2% from the previous month and were unchanged year over year. Year-to-date pending sales and new … [More]
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Network Prepares for Phoenix Landing
In January, Wing shared historic plans with Walmart to scale drone delivery coast to coast, building a network of over 270 locations to reach more than 40 million Americans by 2027. Now, Wing and Walmart are confirming seven new major metro areas that will join the nation's largest drone delivery network: Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco Bay … [More]
