The Greater Phoenix office market posted its highest net absorption in two and a half years, as well as a decrease in vacancy, according to a report released by Colliers. The Southwest city's decreased construction activity added the lowest level of new office inventory in more than 10 years. Net absorption during the last three months of 2024 was stimulated by owner user … [More]
Phoenix Office Market Posts Increased Absorption and Vacancy Decrease
2024 Brought Lowest Level of Office Deliveries in 10+ Years
Grant for Children’s Museum to Bring New Signature Exhibit, Expansion
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix has received a landmark $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., marking the largest single gift in the Museum’s history. The Museum will use the grant to establish a new character-focused signature exhibit and enhance several existing exhibits, incorporating opportunities to foster positive character development among children. Building … [More]
Phoenix Debuts New Mobile Career Unit
The City of Phoenix premiered its new Mobile Career Unit (MCU) on Wednesday, with a ribbon-cutting celebration at Cesar Chavez Library. The state-of-the-art, 38-foot-long RV is designed to connect employers with residents seeking job opportunities. One of the key features of the MCU is that it is fully equipped with technology that provides hands-on resources to support job … [More]
Home-Price Growth Slows as Mortgage Rates Dip to Lowest Level in over 2 Months
The median U.S. home-sale price rose just 3.5% year over year during the four weeks ending February 23, the smallest increase since September. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Mortgage rates have declined to their lowest level in more than two months, dipping from 7.13% to 6.78% in the last two weeks alone and upping … [More]
USA TODAY Honors Phoenix’s Own Community and Economic Development Director
In celebration of Women’s History Month, USA TODAY will again be honoring exceptional women across the country with their 4th annual 2025 USA TODAY Women of the Year. This year, USA TODAY is honoring Phoenix’s own Community and Economic Development director, Christine Mackay. For almost a decade, Christine has played a key role in attracting business, boosting the economy and … [More]
