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Built-to-rent communities find rapid success in Phoenix
AUG 8, 2023 / DAILY INDEPENDENT
Adults in the rental market are finding built-to-rent communities may be the best of two worlds — a dwelling with benefits of a single-family home without the longterm commitment or financial needs required to get a mortgage.
Developer moving forward on Arizona’s tallest tower
JUL 10, 2023 / PHX BIZ JOURNAL
Scottsdale-based Aspirant Development finally plans to begin construction on what will become Arizona's tallest tower.
See Astra, a downtown Phoenix development that could include the state’s tallest tower
JUN 15, 2023 / ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Astra, a planned downtown Phoenix development that would include the tallest tower in the state.
Developer moving forward on Arizona’s tallest tower after securing tax agreement with Phoenix
JUN 12, 2023 / ABC 15 ARIZONA
Called Astra, the $575 million project will include one tower with 45 floors rising to a height of 541 feet — surpassing the former Chase Tower at 483 feet.
Valley build-for-rent project pipeline increases
JUN 7, 2023 / PHX BIZ JOURNAL
Scottsdale-based Tower Capital surpassed $1 billion in lending activity for the rapidly growing build-to-rent sector, financing that has helped developers add roughly 6,000 units across 35 communities across the Sunbelt.
Build-to-rent developers, including some Phoenix newcomers, look to add thousands of Valley units
APR 17, 2023 / PHX BIZ JOURNAL
Developers are adding thousands of new units to the wildly popular build-to-rent community niche in metro Phoenix, with many of them making their debut in the market, including new out-of-state and Valley players.
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Arizona Projects 04-14-23
APR 14, 2023 / AZBEX
Empire Group of Companies recently broke ground and construction is now underway on its latest Build-to-Rent community in Peoria.
Scottsdale developer breaks ground on Peoria build-for-rent community
APR 13, 2023 / DAILY INDEPENDENT
Scottsdale-based developer Empire Group of Companies recently broke ground and construction is now underway on its latest build-for-rent community in Peoria.
Empire Group Starts Site Work on New Peoria Rental Community
APR 12, 2023 / CONNECT CRE
Scottsdale-based developer, Empire Group of Companies commenced construction on its latest build-for-rent community in Peoria
SIGNS OF OPTIMISM
MAR 31, 2023 / PHX BIZ JOURNAL
After months of slow home sales, buyers are reentering the market and inventory is picking up.
Hotel, housing planned for remaining property at large Glendale site
MAR 21, 2023 / PHX BIZ JOURNAL
A Scottsdale-developer has been working with the city of Glendale to develop a 66-acre site since 2018.
Churchill Provides $55M Build Loan for Phoenix BTR Developer
JAN 24, 2023 / CONNECT CRE
Churchill Real Estate provided $55 million in construction financing for Empire Group to develop the Village at San Tan, a 240-unit build-for-rent (BTR) community in Queen Creek, Arizona.
December 2022 Issue of In Business Magazine
DEC 1, 2022 / INBUSINESS MAGAZINE
December 2022 Issue of In Business Magazine
Largest Phoenix-Area Commercial Real Estate Developers
Nov 25, 2022 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
Surveyed list with the following information points: Total commercial square footage developed in 2021, number of local projects developed, office square footage, industrial square footage, retail square footage, multifamily square footage, top local executive.
Scottsdale developer buys land for luxury build-to-rent community
Nov 8, 2022 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
This Scottsdale developer is going big on the rapidly growing build-to-rent sector. But the company is setting itself apart by focusing on the luxury end, offering resort-like amenities in its communities.
Empire Group Building 287-Unit BTR Community in Phoenix Suburb
November 4, 2022 / Connect CRE
Scottsdale-based developer, Empire Group recently closed on a 27-acre parcel in San Tan, twenty minutes SE of Phoenix, for approximately $13.8 million.
Empire Group buys 27 acres in San Tan for $13.8M
Nov 3, 2022 / AZBigMedia
Scottsdale-based developer, Empire Group recently closed on a 27-acre parcel in San Tan for approximately $13.8 million.
Empire Group Plans 287-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Pinal County, Arizona
Nov 3, 2022 / REBUSINESS ONLINE
Scottsdale-based Empire Group has acquired a 27-acre land parcel in Pinal County from Galeb Cos. and Borgata Ventures for $13.8 million.
Scottsdale developer to build rental community in San Tan
November 3, 2022 / DAIL INDEPENDENT
Scottsdale-based developer Empire Group recently closed on a 27-acre parcel in San Tan Valley for approximately $13.8 million.
Empire Group cuts ribbon at new build-for-rent community
OCT 27, 2022 / Peoria Times
Empire Group, a Scottsdale-based developer, recently hosted a ribbon cutting to officially unveil Village at Pioneer Park, a luxury build-for-rent community in Peoria.
Build-to-rent communities are sprouting up in the Valley as traditional homes become out of reach
OCT 19, 2022 / 12 News
Empire Group built this and three other completed build-to-rent communities in the Valley. And the company said it has another 20 on the way, with about 5,000 units in all.
Computer chip plant fuels construction of rental homes in north Phoenix
AUG 31, 2022 / AZ CENTRAL
Scottsdale-based Empire Group bought two parcels of land in Phoenix, near the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to bring housing to facility employees.
Empire Group Acquires 48 Acres in Fort Worth for Build-to-Rent Residential Project
AUG 30, 2021 / REBUSINESS ONLINE
Arizona-based developer Empire Group of Cos. has acquired 48 acres near North Riverside Drive and Golden Triangle Boulevard in Fort Worth for the construction of a build-to-rent residential project.
Scottsdale developer buys land for luxury build-to-rent community
Nov 8, 2022 / PBJ
This Scottsdale developer is going big on the rapidly growing build-to-rent sector. But the company is setting itself apart by focusing on the luxury end, offering resort-like amenities in its communities.
Empire Group buys land near TSMC chip factory to build 354 homes
AUG 01, 2022 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
This Scottsdale developer is bullish on the build-to-rent sector, with more than $1 billion in construction projects on its plate in the Valley, including this newest project in the works in north Phoenix that is expected to be built by 2024.
Developer sells parcels for multifamily project
July 11, 2021 / Glendale Star
Scottsdale-based Empire Group of Companies sold two neighboring parcels totaling 36.52 acres at roughly $15 million.
Business Briefcase
June 22, 2021 / West Valley View
The Village at Paseo de Luces is the first build-for-rent community in Tolleson, and it is targeted to begin leasing later this year.
Scottsdale developer buys 24.58 acres of land in Laveen for $10.3M
JUNE 13, 2022 / AZ Big Media
Empire Group of Companies, a leading Scottsdale-based developer, recently closed on 24.58 acres of land in Laveen.
Phoenix office building sells to NY investor, new Cinnaholic to open: 6 other Valley real estate deals to know
MAY 24, 2022 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
A large office building in northeast Phoenix has sold for $43 million to a New-York based real estate developer.
Scottsdale Developer Sells nearly 100 acres to DR Horton in Florence for $2.5 Millon
May 10, 2021 / RealEstate Daily
Empire Group of Companies recently sold 99.43 acres to DR Horton for approximately $2.5 million.
Empire Group leasing 322 homes at Village at Pioneer Park
April 29, 2022 / Peoria Times
The Empire Group of Companies is leasing single-family homes in its Peoria community, Village at Pioneer Park.
New Luxury Build-for-Rent Community Opens in Peoria
April 19, 2022 / InBusiness
The Empire Group of Companies, a leader in build-for-rent, mixed-use and high-rise developments is now leasing single-family homes in its Peoria community, Village at Pioneer Park.
BEX Leading Market Series Tackles Build-to-Rent
April 8, 2022 / AZBEX
More than 60 industry professionals attended Wednesday’s BEX Companies Leading Market Series panel discussion on the Build-to-Rent market.
Build-For-Rent
APR 1, 2022 / AZCENTRAL.COM
Some homebuilders are offering a different approach to living in a new home.
Another built-to-rent, single-family home community planned in Colorado Springs
MARCH 11, 2022 / Colorado Gazette
The built-to-rent concept — single-family homes constructed as rental properties — might be gaining momentum in Colorado Springs.
Outstanding Women in Business 2022
MAR 24, 2022 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
Get to know Shelby Duplessis of Empire Group of Companies
Arizona Projects 12-28-21
DEC 28, 2021 / AZBEX
The Empire Group of Companies started construction this month on The Village at Paseo de Luces in Tolleson at the NEC of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street.
44 rental homes coming to Schnepf Farm
Dec 27, 2021 / YAHOO FINANCE
A piece of the East Valley's most famous farm is being set aside for homes.
144 Rental Homes Coming to Historic EV Farm
Dec 27, 2021 / EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE
The Empire Group of Companies of Scottsdale announced last week that it is developing 13 acres of Schnepf Farm in Queen Creek
144 Rental Homes Coming to Historic EV Farm
DEC 26, 2021 / GILBERT SUN NEWS
The Empire Group of Companies of Scottsdale announced last week that it is developing 13 acres of Schnepf Farm in Queen Creek
Largest Phoenix-Area Commercial Real Estate Developers
NOV 26, 2021 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
Ranked by Total local square footage developed, 2020.
Build to Rent Bonanza
NOV 12, 2021 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
Hybrid model with Valley roots is a national trend as demand for rooftops explodes.
Village at Olive Marketplace Ribbon Cutting
OCT 12, 2021 / THE GLENDALE STAR
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, councilmembers, members of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, along with the Empire Group Companies’ executive and development team cut the ribbon at the ceremony on Sept. 29.
Empire Group sells The Stewart in downtown, gears up to build Arizona’s tallest tower
SEPT. 17, 2021 / ABC 15
A division of The Empire Group of Cos. just sold a luxury apartment community it built in downtown Phoenix, as the Scottsdale developer gears up to begin construction on what will become Arizona's tallest tower a few blocks away.
Special Report
AUG 30, 2021 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
Why Valley build-to-rent hybrid homes are capturing the eye of lenders - Aug. 30, 2021
20 People to Know
Jun 25, 2021 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
New to the Valley or working in homebuilding or home sales? Here's your primer on well-known residential real estate sector movers and shakers around the area.
Scottsdale developer investing $1.9B in wildly popular build-to-rent market
APRIL 20, 2021 / PHOENIX BSINESS JOURNAL
A Scottsdale developer known for its luxury apartment communities is going big in the wildly popular build-to-rent market
5 biggest commercial real estate deals in April
MAY 10, 2021 / AZ BIG MEDIA
The Metro Phoenix commercial real estate sector continues to stay red hot
Scottsdale developer readies new commercial corridor in Glendale
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
The corridor includes a planned mix of uses including offices, retail, hotels and apartments.
Phoenix approves proposal for Arizona’s tallest tower
NOVEMBER 05, 2020 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
One of the towers in the project is planned to reach 535 feet in height, which would make it the tallest building in the state.
‘Ground zero’ for build-to-rent homes: Big-name developers enter the market in Phoenix, elsewhere
OCT 13, 2020 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
More developers — including some with hefty track records — are getting into the build-to-rent business
Special report: Sky-defining projects, capital investment crafting denser downtown Phoenix
OCTOBER 11, 2020 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL
The city's downtown is maturing. Despite the effects of the coronavirus, which has stifled downtown's daily hustle and bustle.
Scottsdale Developer Wants To Build State’s Tallest Tower In Phoenix
ROSE LAW GROUP
$350M project would include residential, hotel and other uses.
Village at Pebble Creek breaks ground in Goodyear
JUNE 14, 2019 / AZ BIG MEDIA
Buoyed by a strong economy and a robust demand for rental housing in the Valley, Scottsdale-based The Empire Group of Companies last week broke ground on the Village at Pebble Creek.
Single-Family Rental Demand Spurs New Housing Concept
JUNE 13, 2019 / GLOBEST.COM
he Empire Group of Cos. has broken ground on Village at Pebble Creek, a rental community of single-family homes in Goodyear, AZ.
New Community Breaks Ground In Goodyear
JUNE 13, 2019 / ROSE LAW GROUP
The Village at Pebble Creek — a 14.83-acre, 184-unit community located west of Pebble Creek Parkway, between Virginia Avenue and Monte Vista Road — is expected to open in December.
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