Simmons Sells 40 OREO Acres in Rogers for $6.7M
A Texas investment management group has made another large purchase of commercial land in Rogers. read more >
Positive Numbers Provide Pleasant Surprise On Office Front
The occupancy rate of the 14.5 million-SF central Arkansas office market reached 92.8 percent during the first three months of the year. That upward tick follows first quarter rates of 91.5 percent in 2015 and 88.7 percent in 2014. read more >
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Construction, Ownership Changes Mark Shrinking Retail Market
The vacancy rate of the 17.7 million-SF Pulaski County retail market shrunk to 4.7 percent during the first three months of 2016. read more >
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Improved Activity Not Yet Triggering Industrial Construction
The occupancy rate in the Pulaski County industrial market continues to hover around 90 percent. During the first quarter this year, occupancy stood at 89.3 percent among 45.4 million SF tracked by Central Arkansas Commercial Data Exchange. read more >
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Central Arkansas Retail Space Vacancy Rate Drops
The vacancy rate for retail space in central Arkansas stood at 4.7 percent in first-quarter 2016, compared with 4.8 percent in fourth-quarter 2015, according to Xceligent Inc. of Independence, Missouri, a provider of information and reports on area real estate. read more >
Realtor Chris Polychron Recognized by UA Walton College of Business (Movers & Shakers)
Chris Polychron of Hot Springs, who served as president of the National Association of Realtors in 2015, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from his alma mater, the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. read more >
Arkansas Business Power List 2016: Real Estate & Development
A real estate and development resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
Broker Becomes Member of State Chamber Board at 24
Flake & Kelley Commercial announced Tuesday that Thomas Schmidt was elected to the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce board of directors. read more >
Attorneys Title Group Adds Matt Martin (Movers & Shakers)
Matt Martin of North Little Rock has joined Attorneys Title Group of Little Rock as an escrow officer. read more >
Joey Dean Brings Economic Experience to Flake & Kelley (Movers & Shakers)
Joey Dean has joined the brokerage team of Flake & Kelley Commercial’s governmental consulting division, which is led by former Little Rock Mayor Jim Dailey. read more >
Shopping Center Planned in South Bentonville
A Texas developer plans to build a 12,000-SF shopping center across from the Walmart Neighborhood Market on I Street in Bentonville. read more >
New Tenants Making Connection at Bentonville’s Rainbow Junction Center
The 30,000-SF mall has one anchor tenant already in ATA Martial Arts, and it has two signed contracts with Mathnasium and LaVida Massage. Mathnasium, a learning center, is expected to open within a couple of months. read more >
Bikes, Brewing Part of Creekside Retail Center’s Revamping in Fayetteville
The Creekside shopping center on Mall Avenue in Fayetteville will have a new look and new tenants in a few months. read more >
Fayetteville Site Draws Starbucks (NWA Real Deals)
The word that Starbucks is coming to Wedington Drive in west Fayetteville is now official, and the coffee shop is bringing some dental care, too. read more >
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CJRW Stakes Out New Space at Third & Main in Little Rock
Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods of Little Rock plans to move its downtown headquarters to the Fulk Building at the southwest intersection of Third and Main streets by late 2015. read more >
Vacancy Rate in Industrial Space Dips
The vacancy rate for industrial properties in central Arkansas fell slightly to 11.2 percent in the second quarter of 2013 compared with 11.6 percent in second-quarter 2012. read more >
Retail Space Vacancy Rate Falls
The vacancy rate for retail properties in central Arkansas fell slightly in the second quarter of this year compared with the year-ago period, to 7.5 percent from 7.8 percent. But the second-quarter 2013 rate inched a bit higher when compared with first-quarter 2013, when it stood at 7.3 percent. read more >
Office Space Vacancy Rate Stays Flat
The total vacancy rate for office real estate in the central Arkansas market remained flat during the first quarter of 2013, hovering at 12 percent, just a slight dip from 12.1 percent in the previous quarter. read more >
Buckley O’Mell Gets New Title at LR Regional Chamber of Commerce (Super Mover)
As vice president of advocacy for the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Buckley O’Mell will continue to use his experience and skills in public service to promote community outreach and improvement. read more >
CFO Awards Honor 7 Leaders in Banking, Accounting (Video)
Tom Gibbons of Frost PLLC was among seven financial professionals honored Wednesday at the 2012 Arkansas Business CFO of the Year Awards at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock. Includes video and photos. read more >
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