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![Pea Ridge Mayor Nathan See: “You’ve got to keep up with growth.” [michael woods]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250609_Nathan_See_009_opt-300x194.jpg)
Northwest Arkansas Cities Join Forces to Manage Growth
As northwest Arkansas adds dozens of residents a day, cities like Pea Ridge and Centerton are joining regional efforts to tackle wastewater, housing and infrastructure challenges. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Northwest Arkansas by the Numbers, Shooting Up
The region is growing by 266 people per week, with Centerton and Pea Ridge leading the state in population growth. read more >
Flats at SoMa: VA Hospital-Turned-Housing Redevelopment Set to Open Summer 2024
Pace Burt’s 11-story Flats at SoMa is set to open this spring in the old Veterans Affairs Hospital in Little Rock. read more >
by George Waldon -
D.R. Horton to Acquire Fayetteville Home Builder for $107M
The cash deal for Riggins Custom Homes includes about 3,000 lots, 170 homes in inventory and 173 homes in sales order backlog. read more >
Relocated Tyson Execs Could Be $250M Boon to NWA
The regional economic impact would include additional jobs in health care, education and construction. read more >
by Marty Cook -
With Population Growth Not Slowing, ‘Hard Choices’ Needed Soon in NWA
New figures show 5% growth in just the past two years, presenting strains — and opportunities — for the region. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Skyline Report: Commercial Real Estate Vacancy Tightens in NWA
While space is getting harder to find, commercial building permits dropped in the first half of 2022 compared to the previous year. read more >
Report: Home Sales Down, Prices Up in Northwest Arkansas
The latest Skyline Report found that the pace of new construction in the region slowed because of supply chain issues. read more >
by Marty Cook -
US Key 30-Year Mortgage Rate Jumps Back Over 5%, Now 5.22%
Last week the 30-year rate fell below 5% for the first time in four months. read more >
Little Rock Region Saw Post-COVID Housing Boom, Report Says
Housing starts in the region hit a 14-year high. Meanwhile, affordability remained among the best in the nation, according to Metroplan. read more >
‘Crisis of Success’ Spurs New NWA Council Strategy
A report provides five areas of focus, including talent retention, to help the region now that it has reached an inflection point. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Labor Challenges, Bargain Housing Noted in Report on Little Rock Region’s Economy
Job growth is running at a slightly slower pace than the national average, but the region has advantages in other areas. read more >
5 Affordable Housing Complexes Scheduled for Northwest Arkansas
The complexes will add 345 units for low-income families that will be rented for rates nearly 50% below the current market. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Walton Family Foundation Recommends Changes to Solve Northwest Arkansas Housing Crunch
Seven measures including zoning code reform have been proposed. read more >
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