Category: Real Estate
The Canalscape Project Envisions Beautifying The Phoenix-Area’s Many Canals
Forget “The Valley of the Sun.” Imagine “The Venice of the Southwest.” It’s an idea that’s hard to fathom now, especially when most Valley residents think of canals as “ugly, smelly and dangerous,” says Nan Ellin, a former Arizona State … Continue reading
Valley Leaders Join Forces To Envision The Future West Valley
Over 100 Valley leaders convened on November 31, 2010 to develop a future vision for the West Valley in an exercise led by Leadership West. Leadership West is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization that convenes, educates and activates proven leaders in … Continue reading
Construction Spending Up 0.7%, Driven By Surge In Power, Public Projects
Total construction spending increased by 0.7 percent in October, driven largely by growing demand for power projects and public construction, the Associated General Contractors of America noted today in an analysis of new Census Bureau data. The new data, however, … Continue reading
2 Valley Treasures Will Receive A Little TLC
The Tempe City Council recently voted unanimously to move forward with plans to restore Papago Park and Mill Avenue. The Papago Park restoration plans focus on improvements to marketing and park amenities while Mill Avenue will receive some much needed clean-up and landscaping. Continue reading
Arizona Leads Way As Construction Employment Expands In 29 States
Construction employment expanded in 29 states between September and October with Arizona leading the way, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of state employment data released today by the Labor Department. The new figures continue a … Continue reading
Guadalupe’s First Commercial Solar Project And McCarthy Commits To Credentialing Program For LEED APs
There is some exciting new green news for Arizona this week. First, McCarthy Building Companies Inc. has announced its commitment to the Green Building Certification Institute’s Credentialing Maintenance Program for the firm’s 400+ LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs). Credential maintenance … Continue reading
Healthcare Trust Of America Acquires 960,000 SF Multi-State Medical Office Building Portfolio
Scottsdale-based Healthcare Trust of America announced the execution of agreements to acquire a portfolio of nine medical office buildings in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida for approximately $196,645,000. Each closing is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions. … Continue reading
Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Proposition Passes, But Where Will The Dispensaries Go?
Arizona voters made history again this month, narrowly approving Proposition 203, the ballot initiative allowing one medical marijuana dispensary for every 10 pharmacies in the state (which translates to about 120 statewide). Under Prop. 203, patients suffering from a wide … Continue reading
2010 Top People To Know In Commercial Real Estate Recognition Reception
Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine, AZRE, hosted its first Top People to Know recognition reception. The reception was held at Donovan’s Steak & Chop House on Nov. 9, 2010. The event honored Top People to Know in the commercial real … Continue reading
Median Price Not Full Story For Phoenix Market
The median price for resale homes in the Phoenix area has been edging up for several months. Does this signal that the market is approaching normalcy? Jay Butler, associate professor of real estate and author of the Realty Studies report … Continue reading
People To Know’s Top Industry Leaders Of The Year Announced
AZRE: Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine’s latest edition of Top People to Know (PTK) in Commercial Real Estate has just been published, and last night the winners of the PTK Top Industry Leaders were announced at a special event. PTK … Continue reading













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