Category: Real Estate

Residential or commercial, you’ll find out what’s happening in the real estate world in this section of AZNow.Biz.

Two homeowners from Mesa’s Sunland Village community questioned their homeowners association board

Homeowners Have To Pay HOA $5k Because They Asked A Few Questions

Phoenix (December 6, 2010) — Two homeowners from Mesa’s Sunland Village community questioned their homeowners association board about some of its actions and in return received a bill for nearly $5,000 from the HOA to cover its legal fees that were incurred to provide the answers. Continue reading

The Canalscape Project Beautifying The Phoenix-Area CanalsAll photos and renderings courtesy of Nan Ellin and the Canalscape project.

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

Arizona Sunset - Future of West Valley

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

Real Estate/Construction in Arizona

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

Mill Ave in Tempe, Arizona

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 nation in Construction Employment

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

Solar Panel - Guadalupe’s First Commercial Solar ProjectPhotos Courtesy of: Perfect Power Solar

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

Multi-State Medical Office Building Portfolio

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

Medical Marijuana Where Will The Dispensaries Go

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

AZ Big Media's CEO and President Mike Atkinson, Editor in Chief Janet Perez and Vice President Cheryl Green.AZ Big Media’s CEO Mike Atkinson, Editor in Chief Janet Perez and Vice President Cheryl Green.

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

medianpricenotfullstory

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

PTK Top Industry Leaders 2010

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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