Phoenix Small Business Award Winners: Micro Housing Consultants Revolutionizing Affordable Housing with Tiny Homes

Micro Housing Consultants, a Phoenix-based firm specializing in small-scale residential development, was recently honored at the 2025 Phoenix Small Business Awards. The company focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of developing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and tiny homes, offering architectural, zoning, and project management support. Founders Jessica Nguyen and Marco Diaz launched the business…

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Arizona Water Crisis Takes Center Stage: Veteran Lawmaker Rusty Bowers Guides the Debate on Growth and Conservation

Longtime Arizona lawmaker Rusty Bowers has taken center stage as the state grapples with shrinking water supplies, playing a crucial role in shaping the debate over how to manage growth amid ongoing drought. As more people flock to Arizona, the state’s finite water resources are under increasing strain, forcing lawmakers and developers to consider stricter…

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How Land Banking Is Reshaping U.S. Homebuilding and Driving Up Prices Toward 2025

Homebuilders across the U.S. are increasingly turning to “land banking,” a strategy where they purchase and hold large plots of undeveloped land to secure future development opportunities. This approach allows builders to better anticipate market shifts and avoid the rising costs of last-minute land acquisition, especially as housing demand remains strong. With a limited supply…

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Housing Crisis Alert: Pending Home Sales Hit 30-Year Low Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Skyrocketing Prices

The U.S. housing market is sending new warning signs as pending home sales recently plummeted to their lowest point in over 30 years, according to the National Association of Realtors. High mortgage rates, which have hovered around 7% since spring, combined with rising home prices and a tight housing inventory, have significantly cooled buyer demand….

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