Here are the news stories you might find interesting today regarding commercial real estate and business:
Q.C. foreclosure rate mostly unchanged
Queen Creek’s foreclosure rate held steady between August and November, according to the most recent foreclosure analysis completed by town staff.
Colangelo group set to buy Wigwam resort
Valley businessman and sports executive Jerry Colangelo and his partners will purchase the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa and two Biltmore golf courses for about $45 million.
Conference Board job index rises
The Conference Board’s national Employment Trends Index rose for the fourth consecutive month in November, a good sign for the still severely recessed labor market.
Forbes: Phoenix lacks bang for the buck
When it comes to affordable cities with stable employment and good housing markets, a new Forbes.com report ranks Phoenix below average.
Signs of Life Emerge in Commercial Real Estate Lending Market
Several positive developments appear to be emerging in the real estate capital markets, providing a glimpse of optimism as investor sentiment begins to rebound.
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Feel free to contact me regarding any of these stories, the current market, distressed commercial real estate opportunities or your property.