Population growth pushes Phoenix office vacancies to record lows
Executive Director of the Master of Real Estate Development program Mark Stapp says the city's identity is evolving and we have to mature if we are going to continue increasing because we simply can't accommodate the expansion patterns we've had in the past.
Once affordable, Phoenix rents among fastest rising in U.S.
The Valley of the Sun has housing fees that are growing the most rapidly across the nation as people abandon the cold winters in the Midwest or flee high housing costs in California.
Tips for pursuing a graduate degree in real estate development
Fred E. Taylor Professor in Real Estate Mark Stapp shares his points of view on the pursuit of graduate-level education in real estate development.
Phoenix area real estate: Are we headed for another bust?
Valley home prices have gone up nearly 8% over the past year and they’re expected to keep rising through the next year. Mark Stapp, Fred E. Taylor Professor in Real Estate and executive director of the Master of Real Estate Development program shares whether it's a good thing.
New development could bring 300,000 residents to far West Valley
Douglas Ranch would include homes, a university, schools, retail, offices, parks, and more. Professor of Real Estate and Executive Director of the MRED program Mark Stapp shares what impact it will have on the area west of the White Tank Mountains.
Future of Suns, Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix causing angst
The city and business owners worry about what to expect if the teams leave, but Executive Director of the MRED program Mark Stapp says though businesses around the arena could be affected, they don't rely solely on it.
Are manufactured homes making a comeback?
Mobile housing, trailer park, prefabricated house — whatever you call it — this more affordable way of living is undergoing a renaissance.
2017's strong housing market in metro Phoenix gives 2018 a lot to live up to
We're touting last year as one of metro Phoenix’s best-ever years for home sales.
Proposed north-central Phoenix luxury apartments spark neighborhood clasC
A well-known, Atlanta-based developer wants to build a 245-unit complex that strays from the low-density character of the area, and the majority of nearby homeowners are against it.
Does Arizona have enough skilled workers to keep up with housing demand?
Research Professor and Economist Lee McPheters says we're relying on the labor market and Arizona hasn't been a hot market for the construction industry.