Real Estate

Land for Hospital Costs $4.27 Million (Real Deals)

Along with a few high-dollar houses, Griffin Coop breaks down the details of the planned hospital in Midtown in this week’s Real Deals.

by Griffin Coop - January 19, 2026, 12:00am

Little Rock Construction Rises While Fayetteville Remains Steady

January 19, 2026, 12:00am

Hospital, airport and industrial projects that pushed the total value of Little Rock building permits to $1.28 billion.

AFCU, Sissy’s Log Cabin, Conway Corp. Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)

January 19, 2026, 12:00am

Banking, education, health care and utilities all share the spotlight in this week’s Movers & Shakers.

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Hits Lowest Point In More Than 3 Years

January 15, 2026, 11:25am

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last week.

Google Is Behind $1B Data Center at Little Rock Port, Source Says

The developer’s identity had been carefully shielded for months behind intermediaries. read more >

by Griffin Coop - January 14, 2026, 9:15pm

Real Estate / Banking & Finance / Construction

St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region

Beneath holiday sales-driven growth, manufacturers are wrestling with weak new orders and farmers remain under heavy financial strain. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 14, 2026, 2:46pm

Real Estate / Business Services / Manufacturing

The Systems Group Plans for Growth With $1.04M Jonesboro Acquisition

The purchase of the 8,400-SF facility will expand the company's clean air division. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 14, 2026, 10:59am

Real Estate

2025 US Home Sales Stuck at 30-Year Low as Mortgage Rates, Prices Weigh On Market

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes totaled 4.06 million last year, flat versus 2024, when sales sank to the lowest level since 1995. read more >

by Associated Press - January 14, 2026, 10:13am

Real Estate / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

Inflation Cooled Slightly In December Though It Remains Above Fed’s Target

Many economists had expected inflation to jump last month as the government resumed normal data collection after the six-week shutdown last fall, so the modest increases that matched the November figures came as a relief. read more >

by Associated Press - January 13, 2026, 9:55am

Real Estate / Construction / Energy

Connecticut Firm Plans $6B Data Center in Pulaski County

The campus on 760 acres, designed to serve hyperscale tech companies powering AI and cloud computing, is poised to become the largest economic development project in Arkansas history. read more >

by Griffin Coop - January 12, 2026, 8:00am

Real Estate / Health Care / Nonprofits

CARTI Expands With $7.75M Little Rock Purchase

CARTI Inc. has kicked off their new year with the purchase of a Little Rock building. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Real Estate / Media & Marketing

A Brilliant 40 Years (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

In his first editor's note of the year, Hunter Field reflects on the legacy of George Waldon and what the future holds with Griffin Coop stepping in. read more >

by Hunter Field - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Real Estate

Porsche Dealership Brings $16.4M Price (Real Deals)

The property sale of Arkansas' only Porsche dealership is the highlight of this week's Real Deals. read more >

by Griffin Coop - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Real Estate / Banking & Finance / Education

Stone Bank, Washington Regional, UAMS Announce Hires & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)

A new year is here and new hires and promotions have been announced for banking, food & beverage and real estate in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Real Estate / Construction / Government & Politics

Nabholz Lands $8.3M Contract for Lexicon Office Makeover

This week's roundup of million-dollar construction deals includes office renovations, retail builds and new homes in Little Rock. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 12, 2026, 12:00am

Real Estate / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

Trump Says He Wants Government to Buy $200B In Mortgage Bonds In a Push to Bring Down Mortgage Rates

The Federal Reserve has in the past bought mortgage bonds during times of economic turmoil in order to help reduce interest rates. read more >

by Associated Press - January 9, 2026, 7:35am

Real Estate / Construction / Health Care

Oral Surgery and Dental Center Coming to Little Rock’s The Middle Development

The dental center joins a planned hotel in Colliers' West Little Rock development. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 8, 2026, 12:17pm

Real Estate / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

Long-Term Mortgage Rate Edges Higher but Remains Near 2025 Low

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low. The average long-term mortgage rate rose to 6.16%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac […] read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 8, 2026, 11:33am

Real Estate / Government & Politics / Investments

Trump Says He Wants to Ban Large Investors From Buying Houses

With Trump's proposed ban, the challenge is that institutional investors are only a tiny sliver of homebuyers. read more >

by Associated Press - January 7, 2026, 3:42pm

Real Estate / Investments

Missouri Firm Buys Thrive Argenta Apartments for $19.4M

The new owner already has ties to downtown North Little Rock. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 6, 2026, 11:44am

Real Estate / Business Services / Construction

Kinco Wins $9.12M Contract to Build Downtown Office Building

The project will expand the headquarters of a growing nonprofit. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 4, 2026, 8:53pm

Real Estate / Tourism

Apartments on Historic Former School Campus Sell to Little Rock Developer

With mold issues, deferred maintenance and just 40% occupancy, the property presents both challenges and opportunity for its new owner. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - January 4, 2026, 8:19pm

Real Estate / Banking & Finance

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.15%

Affordability still remains a challenge for aspiring homeowners, especially first-time buyers. read more >

by Associated Press - January 2, 2026, 10:01am

Real Estate / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Can Expect This Year (In The Workplace 2026)

EEOC leadership changes signaled possible revisions to Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules, raising compliance questions for employers heading into 2026. read more >

by Jane Kim - January 2, 2026, 12:00am

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Real Estate

Land for Hospital Costs $4.27 Million (Real Deals)

Little Rock Construction Rises While Fayetteville Remains Steady

AFCU, Sissy’s Log Cabin, Conway Corp. Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Hits Lowest Point In More Than 3 Years

Google Is Behind $1B Data Center at Little Rock Port, Source Says

St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region

The Systems Group Plans for Growth With $1.04M Jonesboro Acquisition

2025 US Home Sales Stuck at 30-Year Low as Mortgage Rates, Prices Weigh On Market

Inflation Cooled Slightly In December Though It Remains Above Fed’s Target

Connecticut Firm Plans $6B Data Center in Pulaski County

CARTI Expands With $7.75M Little Rock Purchase

A Brilliant 40 Years (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Porsche Dealership Brings $16.4M Price (Real Deals)

Stone Bank, Washington Regional, UAMS Announce Hires & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)

Nabholz Lands $8.3M Contract for Lexicon Office Makeover

Trump Says He Wants Government to Buy $200B In Mortgage Bonds In a Push to Bring Down Mortgage Rates

Oral Surgery and Dental Center Coming to Little Rock’s The Middle Development

Long-Term Mortgage Rate Edges Higher but Remains Near 2025 Low

Trump Says He Wants to Ban Large Investors From Buying Houses

Missouri Firm Buys Thrive Argenta Apartments for $19.4M

Kinco Wins $9.12M Contract to Build Downtown Office Building

Apartments on Historic Former School Campus Sell to Little Rock Developer

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.15%

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Can Expect This Year (In The Workplace 2026)

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