The average buyer’s agent commission was 2.40% for homes sold in the first quarter, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up slightly from 2.37% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2.36% in the third quarter of 2024—when the new National Association of Realtors (NAR) commissions rules went into effect—but down slightly from … [More]
Arizona Retailers: New Law Targets Transnational Criminal Networks Exploiting Consumers
Governor Katie Hobbs has signed SB 1351 into law, a critical piece of legislation aimed at addressing the concern of gift card fraud in Arizona. Once considered isolated incidents, gift card fraud has evolved into a coordinated operation run by transnational criminal organizations. These networks exploit consumers, retailers, and gift card processors, using stolen redemption … [More]
Nonprofit Receives $300K to Support Infants Suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Hushabye Nursery announced The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has donated $300,000 to support inpatient detox and recovery for infants experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). In the U.S., a baby is born every 15 minutes with NAS because of prenatal opioid exposure, which results in a complex and painful detoxification process in the days … [More]
Pittsburgh-Based Milkshake Shop Brings First Arizona Location to Chandler
The Milkshake Factory, the Pittsburgh-based dessert brand known for its milkshakes and premium ice cream, is bringing its first Arizona location to Chandler. The ribbon-cutting is set for Tuesday, May 21st, 2025. Located in the heart of Chandler, Milkshake Factory will offer its signature handcrafted experience, featuring decadent milkshakes made from scratch made from … [More]
