LMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a leader in apartment development and management, announced the start of leasing at Residences Kierland, a mid-rise spa-centric community in Scottsdale's burgeoning Kierland neighborhood. The 290-home community includes a mix of apartment homes, penthouses and townhomes, and features a relaxing luxury … [More]
Corporate Interior Systems Acquires digg by The Berg Group
The Berg Group, a based in the upper Midwest and Phoenix, has acquired digg (Design-Integrate-Go-Grow), the interior construction division of Corporate Interior Systems (CIS). "CIS is excited to announce this acquisition with a strategic alliance to transition future DIRTT opportunities and projects to The Berg Group from digg," stated Lisa Johnson, President … [More]
Pandemic Homebuying Hotspots with Steep Price Increases (Like Phoenix) Most Susceptible to Housing Downturn in a Recession
Popular migration destinations where home prices soared during the pandemic are most likely to see the effects of a housing downturn amplified and home prices decline year over year if the economy goes into a recession. This is according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage, which also found that relatively affordable northern metros are … [More]
Phoenix Named 7th Best Place to Buy a Vacation Home for 2022
Vacasa, North America’s leading vacation rental management platform, released its fifth annual Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home report. Each year, the company ranks its top 25 markets* to purchase a vacation home based on capitalization (cap) rate, or rate of return on your investment. The report ranking also factors key data points, including median home sale price … [More]
Investment Group Acquires 29-Unit Apartment in Central Phoenix
Rise Invest acquired the apartment community known as Lofts on 3rd located at 1401 N 3rd Street in Phoenix, AZ. Lofts on 3rd was recently renovated in 2019 and consists of 14 1x1 units, 14 2x2, units (twelve of which are loft style), and one penthouse unit. The property is located just north of I-10, near the heart of downtown Phoenix and is just a 5-10 minute walk from … [More]
Phoenix & Maricopa Community Colleges Launch New Partnership Program to Kick-Start Workforce Development
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Interim Chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges announced the official launch of a new partnership called “Route to Relief.” The new program, supported by the City’s federal pandemic relief dollars, provides free tuition, monthly stipends and employment assistance in eligible programs across the 10 Maricopa Community … [More]
Business Roadmap Series Comes Back for Arizona Entrepreneurs (En Negocios)
Calling those that are ready to start a business in Phoenix! Phoenix Public Library’s StartUpPHX is excited to announce the return of its premiere Business Roadmap Series, offered in both English (Business Roadmap) and Spanish (Mapa Para Su Negocio). An 8-session series, this signature program helps Arizona entrepreneurs with specialized expertise in legal issues, target … [More]
SRP Accepting Applications from Valley Nonprofits Interested in Receiving a Free Solar System
Salt River Project is inviting qualifying Valley nonprofit organizations to apply for the chance to receive a solar system providing renewable energy and covered parking provided by the SRP Solar for Nonprofits program. The application period is currently open and runs through August 14. The Solar for Nonprofits program is funded by customers who contribute as little as $3 a … [More]
Phoenix Named an All-America City 2022
The National Civic League and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading named the City of Phoenix as winner of the 2022 All-America City Award (AAC). This year's theme was, “Housing as a Platform to Promote Early School Success and Equitable Learning Recovery." The City's commitment to improving digital … [More]
Phoenix, ASU Partner in Street Smart Tech Pilot to Improve Traffic Flow
It’s said that nothing is certain, except death and taxes. Let’s add a third certainty to that list: traffic. All across the globe, traffic engineers and city planners are locked in an eternal struggle to improve the flow of traffic, the efficiency of streets and the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Finding the best way to meet these goals requires an enormous … [More]
Holistic Gym Concept Set to Open in Phoenix
Wholeistic Fitness, the only holistic gym, recovery, and human optimizing center of its kind, celebrates the grand opening of its first Ahwatukee Phoenix location. The luxurious new destination offers holistic wellness, fitness, nutrition, yoga, and recovery services for weight loss, longevity, anti-aging, and resilience, all at one location. When you step into Wholeistic … [More]
Asset Management Co. Acquires New Nine-Building, State-of-the-Art Industrial Project for $208M
The Landing 3, 4 and 5, a brand new Class A industrial development totaling 858,901 square feet on over 64 acres along E Ray Rd in Mesa, Arizona. sells for $208 million. One of the largest Class A industrial parks in metro Phoenix, the nine-building, state-of-the-art asset sold in three transactions during the first half of 2022 to a single-buyer for a combined $208 … [More]
Nextiva Launches New Workhub with 3,500 Pints of Ice Cream
Nextiva announced a record order of ice cream pints from longtime Nextiva Customer Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to celebrate their game-changing new software launch (and let us not forget, National Ice Cream Month). The 3,500 pints of ice cream delivered to Nextiva’s employees nationwide represent Jeni’s biggest ice cream order of the year. Nextiva’s new workhub enables … [More]
Land Advisors Forms Partnership, Adding New Technology Platform for Land Developers
Arizona-based Land Advisors Organization announces its investment and new partnership with Cecilian Partners, a Pennsylvania-based real estate property technology company. The customer-focused real estate platform, which streamlines the cumbersome operational aspects of community development, integrates community and buyer data, and simplifies the new home buying … [More]
Christian Brands of Phoenix Acquires Historic Indiana Clergy Attire Manufacturer
Christian Brands of Phoenix, AZ, has acquired the Murphy Robes Company of Indianapolis, IN. Murphy Cap & Gown was founded in 1913 and was a family owned and operated company focused on providing exceptional Christian choir gowns, pulpit robes, clergy attire and vestments as well as a full line of clergy shirts. In 2008 Murphy Cap & Gown was acquired by Herff … [More]
Gilbert Chef Faces Off for Ultimate Seafood Cooking Competition
Chef Nick Farrer of Isabel’s Amor in Gilbert will face-off against 13 other chefs from around the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition, the 18th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off. Chef Nick Farrer is no stranger to competition on all levels, especially battling the clock and several other chefs. Chef Farrer has made three appearances on Food … [More]
One of the Largest VA Outpatient Clinics in the U.S. Finishes Construction
Hoefer Welker, a Kansas City-based architecture firm, and U.S. Federal Properties (USFP), a Kansas City-based developer, recently finished construction on an outpatient clinic for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) located in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic, which spans roughly 275,000 square feet across 15 acres, will see half a million patient … [More]
Homebuilder Commits to EPA’s Highest Water-Efficiency Standards in All Its Future Arizona Homes
KB Home, one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the U.S., announced that every home built in future Arizona, California and Nevada communities will be WaterSense® labeled, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) highest standard for water efficiency and performance. Additionally, these homes will be rated using the RESNET® HERSH2O® system to ensure that … [More]
