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.

EMPIRE

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

EMPIRE

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

EMPIRE

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.

ASTRA

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.

BUILD-FOR-RENT

‘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

ASPIRE FILMORE

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.

ASTRA

Scottsdale Developer Wants To Build State’s Tallest Tower In Phoenix

ROSE LAW GROUP

$350M project would include residential, hotel and other uses.

BUILD-FOR-RENT

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.

BUILD-FOR-RENT

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.

BUILD-FOR-RENT

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.

ASTRA

The Tallest Building in Arizona Is Being Planned for the Same Block as Crescent Ballroom

JUNE 9, 2019 / PHX NEW TIMES

A developer hoping to construct the tallest building in Arizona has started making the rounds.

ASPIRE FILMORE

Here are the projects driving the boom in Downtown Phoenix development

JUNE 8, 2019 / AZ BIG MEDIA

The Ryan sits across the street from Talking Stick Resort Arena and is in the heart of the Downtown Phoenix entertainment scene

THE STEWART

Aspirant Development Celebrates Grand Opening of The Stewart

MAY 30, 2019 / ORION

Aspirant Development, a leading residential and commercial real estate developer based in Scottsdale, Ariz., celebrated the grand opening of The Stewart

THE STEWART

Historic downtown Phoenix location reborn as high-rise apartments

MAY 23, 2019 / KTAR

A historic downtown Phoenix location has been reborn as a mixed-use development with high-rise luxury apartments.

THE STEWART

The Stewart leads next wave of downtown high-rises

MAY 23, 2019 / AZ BIG MEDIA

It’s fitting that a new building that rises above the site of a former Studebaker dealership could be considered the big brother of the next generation of downtown Phoenix high-rises.

THE STEWART

New high-rise apartment tower opens in downtown Phoenix

MAY 22, 2019 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL

The Stewart, an $80 million multifamily project at Central Avenue and McKinley Street, celebrates its grand opening May 22 after years of being in the works.

ASPIRE FILMORE

Scottsdale developer to embark on second downtown Phoenix apartment tower

MARCH 3, 2019 / PHX BUSINESS JOURNAL

17-story multifamily unit expected to be completed in early 2021

RESIDENTIAL

The Villas at Baker Park

OCTOBER 30, 2018 / AZ CENTRAL

This intimate gated enclave of semi-custom luxury homes boasts a lush in-town setting.

THE STEWART

The Stewart nears completion in Downtown Phoenix​

SEPT 11, 2018 / AZ BIG MEDIA

Scottsdale-based Aspirant Development, a leading residential and commercial real estate developer in the Phoenix metropolitan market

BUILD-FOR-RENT

Goodyear to Gain More Housing in Growth Area

August 21, 2018 / AZ Builder Exchange

The Empire Group, LLC has submitted a request to the City of Goodyear for a zoning change to build a new high-density gated residential rental community in the heart of one of the city’s growth areas.

RESIDENTIAL

Gracious living in a lush, classic neighborhood

MARCH 15, 2018 / AZ CENTRAL

The city's downtown is maturing. Despite the effects of the coronavirus, which has stifled downtown's daily hustle and bustle.

ASPIRE FILMORE

New High-Rise Residential Tower in Phoenix Downtown Fillmore District

FEBRUARY 67, 2018 / REAL ESTATE DAILY

The Fillmore District in Downtown Phoenix continues to experience revitalization and significant new development.