Harvard Investments advances vision for Rio 1900 with strategic land acquisition at state auction
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (Feb. 9, 2026) – Harvard Investments emerged as the successful bidder at an Arizona State Land Department auction last week for two 40‑acre parcels immediately adjacent to its planned Rio 1900 community in Goodyear. The acquisition marks another...
LevRose CRE promotes Mike Baumgardner to President, marking a new chapter of growth
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 29, 2026) – LevRose Commercial Real Estate is proud to announce the promotion of Mike Baumgardner from Managing Director to President. This well-deserved advancement recognizes his exceptional leadership and meaningful contributions to the...
Wespac completes expansion at Rosie’s House to support a growing student music community
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 27, 2026) — Wespac Construction is proud to announce the successful completion of a facility expansion at Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, high-quality music education to young...
Empire Paving marks 5 years of momentum, setting its sights on growth, sustainability
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Jan. 27, 2026) – As Empire Paving & Maintenance marks its sixth year in business, the company is taking a moment to reflect on a transformative first 5 years, which have been defined by intentional evolution, operational discipline, and a...
Schillne Retail Team facilitates long-term lease, bringing popular Asian restaurant to Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Carol Schillne and Cole Schillne with ORION Investment Real Estate represented the tenant, a popular Colorado-based Asian restaurant concept, in a long-term lease. The Schillne Retail Team represented JING of Denver, Colorado, in a...
CCBG Architects serves as local architect for Chicago Cubs’ new training facility expansion
MESA, Ariz. (Jan. 26, 2026) – It’s a grand slam for the home team: Phoenix-based CCBG Architects is proud to serve as the local architect of record for the Chicago Cubs Training Facility – Clubhouse Expansion and Technology Lab at Sloan Park. The team’s spring...
Chemical supplier Sunlit Arizona purchases 40 acres for new facility in Casa Grande for $9.2M
Casa Grande, Ariz. (January 15, 2026) — Land Advisors Organization’s Pinal County Specialists Kirk P. McCarville, CCIM, and Trey Davis completed the sale of 40 acres of land in Casa Grande, Arizona, for $9,226,418. The buyer, Sunlit Arizona (Sunlit), acquired the site...
As the commercial real estate industry evolves, property managers are leading the charge
How listening to customers changed everything for Mazzon. PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Jan. 14, 2026) — Arizona’s commercial real estate landscape is evolving, and property managers are at the forefront of this change. Mazzon, formerly Mazzon Industries, has evolved from Arizona’s...
Terracon hires Jason Wunschel in Tucson to grow firm’s industrial hygiene program in Southwest
TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2026) – Terracon, a consulting engineering firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, is proud to announce the hiring of Jason Wunschel as Industrial Hygiene Program Manager in the Tucson office....
Trends Day 2026 to present host of relevant issues affecting Arizona’s real estate community
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (January 12, 2026) – TSMC’s ripple effect across the Valley. Rethinking attainable home ownership. Is nuclear power in our future? The economic engine of sports entertainment and convention centers. A debate on Arizona housing policies. Those are just a...
Terracon announces retirement of engineering industry leader, Senior Principal Chuck Reynolds
TEMPE, Ariz. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Terracon announces the retirement of Senior Principal Chuck Reynolds, an industry leader who spent 20 years in consulting engineering. Reynolds joined Terracon in 2006 as a Senior Project Manager, focused mainly on developing Arizona...
Modern Business Development opens Denver office, hires Ashton Sakansky as Director of BD
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Modern Business Development is pleased to announce its expansion into the Denver, Colorado, market and the hiring of Denver Director of Business Development Ashton Sakansky. “We really leaned into one of our core values, ‘We ask...
Trend Report Announces the 2025 Best in Class Influencers Awards, honoring Southern Arizona’s top commercial real estate leaders, professionals
TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2026) — Trend Report has announced the recipients of its 2025 Best in Class Influencers Awards, recognizing commercial real estate professionals and firms whose performance, leadership, and integrity set the standard across Southern Arizona....
Estrella to host ‘Celebrating Estrella Through the Decades’ new home tour event, Saturday, Jan. 24
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2026) – Estrella is excited to announce its upcoming New Home Tour Event, Celebrating Estrella Through the Decades, taking place on Saturday, January 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will begin at the Presidio Residents’ Club, 18209 W....
Engineering consulting firm Terracon promotes Sean Aubry to Principal in the Tucson office
TUCSON, Ariz. (December 29, 2025) – Terracon, a consulting engineering firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, is proud to announce the promotion of Sean Aubry from Senior Associate to Principal. Aubry currently...
Wespac Charities makes $100,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona
Wespac Vice President Tyler Mark is named the new President of Flagstaff-based Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. FLAGSTAFF, AZ. (Dec. 23, 2025) — Wespac Charities is proud to announce a charitable donation of $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Northern...
Terracon’s Paul Parra receives company’s 2025 Living IIF Award for exemplary safety leadership
TUCSON, Ariz. (December 22, 2025) – Terracon is proud to announce that Paul Parra, assistant materials project manager in the Tucson office, has been awarded Terracon’s 2025 Living Incident- and Injury-Free (IIF) Award for both the Rocky Mountain Division and the...
LevRose CRE announces addition of Joe Jones as an Advisor to firm’s industrial real estate team
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Dec. 29, 2025) – LevRose Commercial Real Estate is excited to welcome Joe Jones as an Advisor, further strengthening the firm’s industrial practice. Originally from Baxter, Tennessee, Jones has called Arizona home since 2019. His path to commercial...