Tempe Continues to Grow While Housing Demand Intensifies
Tempe’s population has increased by 21% since 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making the city one of the fastest growing in the Phoenix metropolitan area and giving it one of the highest population densities in Arizona. This unprecedented growth has led to a surge in housing demand, driving up costs and outpacing wage […]
How land use institutions cause rent inflation in Metro Phoenix
SOURCE: https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/how-land-use-institutions-cause-rent-inflation-in-metro-phoenix/ AUTHOR: Kyle Backer
Mixed-use development gets a ‘no’ from Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission seemed intrigued by the mixed-use development concept presented by Dan Kauffman of Kauffman Homes at the Aug. 9 P&Z meeting, but they had concerns about the plan being used on the property at Saguaro and Kingstree boulevards. The commission voted 4-3 to deny a recommendation on the proposal. Kauffman is […]
Here’s how the West Valley is capitalizing on development boom
It is no shock to know that the West Valley’s industries are booming. Large companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, KORE Energy and countless logistics companies are all making investments as people continue to move to the area rapidly. What will the new West Valley look like with all this development? Greater Phoenix has […]
Rising Arizona housing prices could threaten growth, but they aren’t inevitable
Phoenix, and Arizona, are rapidly gaining in population. New Arizonans — workers, neighbors, friends, and family to many of us — have come to our state for social and economic opportunity. We simply aren’t building homes fast enough to put roofs over their heads. Data from Zillow indicates that housing prices across Arizona have risen […]
Redevelopment of Scottsdale shopping center into apartments a ‘sign of the times’
A redevelopment project in south Scottsdale first proposed in 2019 is now moving forward with revised plans to add retail and restaurant space to the site. Here’s what the property owner’s zoning attorney has to say about what’s coming. SOURCE: https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2022/03/09/scottsdale-redevelopment-shopping-center.html AUTHOR: Corina Vanek
Tucson approves controversial housing development on west side
Tucson City Council members approved a controversial new housing development Tuesday, a move that is expected to create about 137 new homes on 60 acres of property near South La Cholla Boulevard and West 36th Street. The area is a largely untouched piece of Sonoran Desert that is situated between sparse neighborhoods to the north […]
How ULI task force is tackling Arizona’s need for workforce housing
Housing and health are inextricably connected. Quality, affordable housing is about more than shelter; it’s about a sense of community, the security that comes with having a stable place to live and the opportunity for self-advancement. It’s about physical, mental and emotional well-being. Without access to an affordable home, achieving an optimal quality of life […]
Hikers upset home builder may redevelop part of North Phoenix desert
S OURCE: https://www.azfamily.com/2022/03/01/hikers-upset-home-builder-may-redevelop-part-north-phoenix-desert/ Hikers and biking enthusiasts are worried about a homebuilder redeveloping the Sonoran Desert Preserve.By Brittni ThomasonPublished: Feb. 28, 2022 at 6:16 PM MSTA Valley homebuilder wants to build up to 1,420 homes to the desert in North Phoenix, but not everyone is excited about the development plans. One group is fighting to […]
Trying to buy a house in metro Phoenix? Beware: It’s a meat market out there
Trying to navigate metro Phoenix’s current housing market? Raise your budget and lower your expectations. We buyers are like addicts looking for our next fix – snagging the house of our dreams, no matter the cost. “I can do it,” we say. “What’s a few thousand dollars over my budget?” Buying a home, often the […]
