New businesses opening in Laveen

Local Artisan Floor Specialist Heading to Home Show Artesano Flooring, 7035 S. Central Ave., Suite 5, in Phoenix will be showing the latest flooring products during the Phoenix Home and Garden Show on March 4, 5 and 6th. The show takes place at Arizona Cardinal Stadium in Glendale AZ. David Cato, owner of the flooring […]

Laveen home prices up 4 percent in February

Home Prices Rise 4% in Laveen Through the month of January 2016, Laveen AZ posted a total of 38 residential home sales year to date. The average price of $206,729 recorded a net advance of 4.0% from this time period a year ago. The total volume of sold residential listings in Laveen had a 24% […]

SMCC, Ahwatukee Chamber Launching Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Rose Tring for the South Mountain District News Eight aspiring business leaders of the future are getting their starts this month as members of the inaugural class of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, sponsored by the Ahwatukee Chamber Community Foundation and South Mountain Community College. “We’re launching it this month,” said Anne Gill, president and CEO […]

Laveen Village Voice: New businesses coming to Laveen along Baseline Road

View of development in Laveen AZ

Several new businesses are under construction along the Baseline Road corridor between 51st and 55th avenues. Developer Michael Moreines with DPR Realty shared with us a graphic showing where the new business will be and which ones are leased to specific tenants.  Among the new kids on the block are KFC (near Discount Tire) along […]

Realtors discuss impact of South Mountain Freeway on Laveen property

When the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project links Laveen to the rest of the Valley, local Realtors predict an uptick in Laveen home prices, which were some of the state’s most devastated after the housing market collapse in 2007. “The 202 South Mountain Freeway will offer new growth opportunities for Laveen and the surrounding […]

Transportation plans brightening economic prospects in Laveen, South Phoenix

The South Mountain District News recently printed an article about a $30 billion light rail plan that voters will get the chance to decide this summer. The article written by Patty McCormac notes that the plan is about  much more than just extending light rail, which many argue will alleviate freeway congestion and make it easier […]