Five years ago, a median-income household could afford a typical U.S. home. Today, they're more than $17,000 short, even if they have $73,000 saved for a down payment, a new Zillow® analysis finds. While the housing market is friendlier to buyers this spring, with more homes for sale and a record number of sellers cutting their list prices, incredible home … [More]
ElevateEdAZ Shares Successes in Internship Program with Mayo Clinic
ElevateEdAZ, an education initiative of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, is sharing preliminary results of an ongoing partnership with Mayo Clinic that offers high-quality high school internships in the healthcare field to build a region-wide talent pipeline of career-ready youth. “Engaging the business community in providing internships and other work-based learning … [More]
Developer Brings Fourth Project to Peoria, Expands Luxury Brand
Part of the Mark-Taylor Residential portfolio, Alexan Park West, owned by Trammell Crow Residential, offers a luxury community in the heart of Peoria, Ariz. that blends modern living with comfort and ease. This addition strengthens Mark-Taylor’s presence in the West Valley and emphasizes their commitment to delivering thoughtfully designed spaces that enhance residents' … [More]
Valley Brand Franchisor Sees Growth in 2025, Surpasses Q2 Expectations
Evive Brands, a leading multi-brand franchisor in the home and health services sectors, announced it has surpassed 100 franchise territories sold in 2025 by the end of the second quarter. This milestone highlights the company's accelerated growth and the strength of its franchise systems, driven by franchisee success and robust team support. Evive Brands includes a … [More]
Phoenix-Based Ice Cream Co. Acquired by Multi-National Conglomerate
Bubbies Ice Cream, the #1 mochi ice cream brand in the natural channel and the fastest growing in conventional grocery, has been acquired by Marubeni Corporation, one of the largest integrated trading and investment companies in Japan. Bubbies is now part of Marubeni America Corporation, based in New York City, and will continue its operations and manufacturing facilities out … [More]
