News from 2017


Mesa’s Eastmark ranked No. 1 in Arizona master-planned community sales

The Eastmark community in Mesa, which averages 82 home sales monthly, has been named among the nation’s top 20 best-selling master-planned areas.

El Capitan reveals precious metals sales contract, slates Scottsdale meeting

El Capitan Precious Metals Inc., a mining company based in Scottsdale, will sell precious metals to a refinery in an agreement with PFL Bullion Consultants, a Canadian metals broker.

GPCC to manage Arizona Chamber Executives

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) embarked on an agreement with the Arizona Chamber Executives (ACE) to help the 60-member association meet its business goals.

Marcus & Millichap closes five properties yielding over $217 million

Two Marcus & Millichap senior managing directors of the Institutional Properties Advisors division closed five property transactions totaling $217 million and 1,699 units.

Arizona Realtors head north for higher learning

A recent five-day trip took three Arizona Realtors beyond U.S. borders as they attended an industry event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, learning about global transaction matters and networking with neighbors to the north.

LED signage saves money for ADOT

The overhead signs along Arizona highways each save the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) approximately $1,000 annually since employees came up with replacing halogen with LED lighting.

Telecommunications industry Q2 net sales down 0.2%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were down 0.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q2 net sales up 2%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q2 net sales up 10%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 10 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q2 net sales up 1.5%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 1.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 3%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q2 net sales up 4%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q2 net sales did not change much

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 was unchanged over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q2 net sales up 3.6%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q2 net sales down 0.6%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were down 0.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Information industry Q2 net sales up 4.7%

The information industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 4.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q2 net sales up 0.7%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 0.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q2 net sales up 0.6%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 0.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q2 net sales up 4.3%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 4.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q2 net sales up 0.7%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the second quarter of 2017 were up 0.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.