US applications for unemployment benefits fall again

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims fell last week despite more layoff announcements from high-profile companies recently … The number of Americans filing for jobless claims fell last week despite more layoff announcements from high-profile companies recently … See the entire article on Arizona’s unemployment, or, read more Arizona real estate investing news….

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Looking for flexible education? 2 Arizona schools rank among top online college programs

Arizona State University and the University of Arizona both ranked in the top 15 schools in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Program Rankings released Wednesday among an influx of online students for the state.Arizona’s public university system has attracted an increasing number of online students over the last several years. This…

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Top AI Real Estate Use Cases

Artificial intelligence has the potential to provide “tremendous value for real estate as financial services organizations undergo business transformation,” says a JLL report called Financial Services: 5 trends to expect in 2024. “AI and generative AI were ranked among the top 3 technologies expected to have the greatest impact on real estate over the next…

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Optima partners with MFA for new Scottsdale residential development

PHOENIX — Development firm Optima has started construction on its newest residential development in Arizona called Optima McDowell Mountain Village. The $1 billion development stretches across 22 acres southeast of Scottsdale Road and the Loop 101 in north Scottsdale. Optima, which has experience developing in Phoenix, Scottsdale and throughout the Valley, has partnered with Mitsui…

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