Arizona has a reputation for being a great place for startups, but SEED SPOT is the first of its kind. SEED SPOT is an entrepreneurial incubator started by former Greater Phoenix Economic Council employees Chris Petroff and Courtney Klein Johnson, that helps early stage social entrepreneurs succeed and stay in Phoenix. Specifically, SEED SPOT supports entrepreneurs
Bank Owned Foreclosure Inventory Reality Check
Insightful piece and reality check on the status of Maricopa County’s bank owned foreclosure inventory from The Cromford Report: The level of disinformation that passes for news and commentary can still provide surprises. An article today by Reuters contains the following: “Some of the biggest jumps — such as the 10 percent year-over-year price gains in foreclosure-filled cities
Happy Fourth of July Phoenix 2012
Happy Independence Day in the good ole USA. There’s lot’s of activities happening for the celebration…Here’s a good list of what’s going on around the Phoenix area. Info courtesy of AZCentral.com Fourth of Zoo-Ly: 6-10 p.m. Enjoy a barbecue dinner on the zoo’s lakeside lawn, free carousel rides and access to Stingray Bay. Face painting, bounce
Lost Leaf Beer Garden
The Lost Leaf Bar and Gallery of Downtown Phoenix located in the Roosevelt Row Arts District is in the works for planning a beer garden and outdoor performance space…yeah! Phoenix is know for it’s great weather and ability for outdoor living (non 120 degree heat of course times of the year) and it’s great to
June 2012 Phoenix Real Estate Market Report
Here’s the latest data for Phoenix Housing brought to us by The Cromford Report. As forecast a month ago, average and median prices are easing up as we head into late June with the average $/SF for monthly sales across all areas and types at the same level ($101.25) as it was on May 29.
Update: Saving The David Wright Residence
The outpouring of support and passion by Phoenicians for preserving an iconic work of modern architecture in Arcadia designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built for his son David Wright, has been tremendous, and it looks like the new owners might be having a change of heart. On June 12th the City of Phoenix had
BIG Green Expo & Conference June 2-3
The BIG Green Expo & Conference is back for its fourth year, and this year it’s part of the Home & Life Super Expo. The BIG Green Expo & Conference showcases sustainable products and services impacting every area of life, and targets both the commercial and residential industries. With the greening of businesses, products and
May 2012 Phoenix Real Estate Market & Trends Report
“For people who have been waiting to time their home purchases close to the market bottom, it’s time to start shopping,” said Dr. Stan Humphries, Chief Economist at Zillow on April 25. Realtor.com named Phoenix the #1 top turnaround town for making the strongest real estate recovery to date for year over year appreciation out of
