Commercial Property:

The area has seen a boom in development of both commercial and real estate development in recent years. Most recently in 2008 the area received a huge boom in high technology and so much more. The area has a great deal of office space, warehouse space, and even retail storefronts in the greater metropolitan area as well as the main downtown area. For those looking to grow business in a variety of sectors, there are great options to explore. In a recent survey of Phoenix commercial property vacancies in the area, it’s interesting to note that the prices start at around $350 a month for small spaces and $1 - $3 a square foot for prime real estate options in the greater metropolitan area. Some of the local neighborhoods that we service commercial properties near Phoenix are: Central, West and East, Mesa, 24th st, Camelback, Mcdowell, Midtown, Scottsdale and Arcadia. Entrepreneurs will enjoy a great deal of opportunities to develop businesses of all shapes and sizes. We also offer help in Tucson, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.

Office Floor Plans:

Unless you are going to rent a virtual office, then if you are leasing a temporary commercial property in Phoenix or just a private executive suite, you still need to consider the commercial property floor plan. So some basic ideas are do you need a bullpen layout for a call center, or maybe you want a conventional layout for a financial office or law firm? Cubicles / workstations for example can be rented, but you must decide early when planning the overall look and functionality. The interior space can be customized to hold 1, 10, or even 100 employees.

Phoenix History:

The city of Phoenix is the largest city and state capital of Arizona. It is a desert city that was originally an Indian territory, until it was added to the United States in 1881. The estimated population of around 1.5 million and an estimated metropolitan population of around 4.2 million residents, making it one of the larger cities in the Southwest, and in the state. The city has a great deal of famous and notable political figures with many dignitaries in the state including William Rehnquist, John McCain, Janet Napolitano, and Sandra Day.

Economy / Culture:

The economy of Phoenix hinges directly on high technology and much more. The original industries were once citrus and cotton, mainly agriculture, however, there has since been a major boom in regards to industry of all shapes and sizes. The area is also enhanced by the population of students that attend Arizona State University, and is one of the centers of higher learning in the state. Some of the larger companies in the area include, Avnet, Apollo Group, CSK Auto, American Express, U-Haul, Best Western and so much more. With so many occupations to look at for those seeking employment, it’s interesting to note that the unemployment rate of Phoenix is at 9% and is higher than the current national average. Economists have been optimistic about the future, even though the media frenzy surrounding immigration reform seems to be taking center stage in the sate of Arizona.
The climate of Phoenix is in line with many other desert areas. It gets extreme heat and relatively extreme cold. The area gets little rainfall and minor snowfall annually. Arizona and the greater southwest states receive high heat year round but most importantly in the summer where the triple digit temperatures are the norm. Every locale has air conditioning so it’s the outdoors that really gets high extreme temperatures.

Phoenix Housing:

The real estate market has stayed relatively strong in the Phoenix area. The median home price is steady at around $262000 and has an estimated gain of 9.8% over 2-5 years. Although some economists have stated that the median home price is really at $164097, whatever the case truly is, it’s interesting to note that the area is still seeing a great growth rate.
The mayor of the city of Phoenix is Phil Gordon. He has been in office since 2003 and has been the favorite mayor in recent years. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and has been a member of politics in the Phoenix area for quite sometime. He is a democrat and supports many of the laws in the state, even under controversy.