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Netflix star's real estate firm launches in Scottsdale amid social media splash
Ryan Serhant has launched his luxury residential real estate firm in Arizona. The Business Journal attended the launch party and spoke with the Netflix star.
Developer to transform aging north Phoenix offices into apartments
The north Phoenix office-to-apartment conversion project taps into a growing trend, with hundreds of new apartments in the works.
The National Observer: Real Estate: National housing market shifts amid spring season
Tariffs and broader uncertainty are weighing on home sales amid the industry's crucial spring season.
Arizona Wilderness Brewing opens fourth location on old 'Miracle Mile'; plus 6 more Valley deals to know
Arizona Wilderness Brewing is opening its fourth location in a historic area of Phoenix, including a locally sourced restaurant. Plus, our weekly roundup of real estate deals includes homebuilder plans, a retail center changing hands and more.
Glendale sports and entertainment district project clears Council hurdle
A major rezoning decision by Glendale City Council paves the way for high-density housing and commercial space near popular attractions.
Housing market shifts to favor buyers — but they're not buying
Homebuyers are gaining leverage and price cuts just hit a milestone, but other factors are putting a damper on what is usually a strong spring real estate market.
High suicide rates in ‘tough guy’ construction trade prompt industry to start talking
Eating only a banana for breakfast, Francisco Gomez, 28, starts his five- to six-day workweek in Phoenix at 5 a.m.
“Work can be pretty stressful,” Gomez said. “There’s just so much pressure, you feel like things are your fault and you feel like you can’t do nothing about it.”
Gomez, a father of two, has worked in construction for about five years as a fire stopper, filling gaps between rooms and spraying fire retardants to help prevent fires.
“If the building were to catch on fire,…
How homebuilders may contend with higher costs amid tariff whiplash
Recent economic shifts could affect home prices, builder strategies and buyer behavior in the crucial spring housing market.
Real estate agents say a new factor is affecting homebuying decisions
Amid high prices and low inventory, real estate agents point to another factor upending homebuyer decisions. And some areas are seeing an outsized effect.
Paradise Valley estate with party barn sells for nearly $14M
A Paradise Valley estate's lightning-fast sale reveals the story behind its unique party barn with its 100-year-old reclaimed wood. Check out photos inside and outside the property, which became a hub for charitable events.
West Valley city courts high-tech jobs, hospitals as development surges north
As Amkor Technologies plans a major investment in Peoria, the city's leadership reveals strategies for attracting diverse industries beyond semiconductors.
The National Observer: Real Estate: Tariffs can mean scramble or pause for CRE industry
Much of the decision-making right now around tariffs depends on where in a deal cycle a developer or investor is.
Taylor Morrison buys 131 acres in fast-growing area of Queen Creek
Scottsdale-based national homebuilder Taylor Morrison has been busy gobbling up land throughout the metro in an effort to build hundreds of homes. Here's its latest land grab.
Developer sells north Scottsdale luxury property for record cash price
After selling a Scottsdale property for a record price per unit, this Dallas developer wants to build more luxury apartment units in high-growth markets of metro Phoenix.
Valley build-to-rent competitors forge deal as BTR sector reaches historic high
The build-to-rent residential sector has reached a historic high nationwide, while Phoenix leads the nation in completed units. Here's what the Valley's two BTR pioneers are up to.
Gov. Hobbs signs bill that paves way for Axon HQ campus
Axon's long-awaited international Scottsdale headquarters project has the green light now that the Arizona Senate has passed a bill created to help the company avoid a voter referendum.
Developer to start work on 27-story residential tower near Arizona State University
Work is set to start within weeks on a 27-story apartment tower in downtown Tempe near Arizona State University.
One of nation's largest homebuilders wins Valley land auction bid
After recently losing back-to-back state land auctions, this homebuilder is back in the win column in Arizona. Here's what's the company plans next.
Gilbert estate with go-kart track, underground shooting range lists, again, for $20M
Check out photos of the highest-listed luxury property ever recorded in Gilbert, including its own go-kart track and an underground shooting range.
SmartRent CEO steps down after less than two months on the job
Scottsdale real estate technology company SmartRent is again looking for a new CEO after the one it hired earlier this year resigned.
