Regions

Average area home prices 17% below statewide average

The average list price of a home in the Fort Smith/Van Buren market as of June 15 was $192,047, 17.4% less than the statewide average. Average and median prices of…

Hale named dean of UAFS College of Applied Science and Technology

Dr. Georgia Hale of Fort Smith will assume July 1 role of dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Hale,…

Fitch report: Tyson Foods well positioned for export problems

Fitch Ratings on Monday (June 15) issued a report saying Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. is one of a few large agri-based companies positioned to best withstand “volatility” caused by export…

Hang up and drive

A new Harris Poll suggests few folks practice safe cell phone use.

Cloud Computing Not Just Techie Pie in Sky (Commentary)

There is more value in renting than buying when it comes to hardware and software for many businesses.

Census info shows drop in farms, boost in value of farm products

The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a 0.2% decline in the number of farms in Arkansas between 1997 and 2007. However, the market value of products…

Commercial Agents Say Rates for Retail Footage in NWA Down, Listings Up

A significant shift in available retail space has taken place in Northwest Arkansas in recent years.

Restaurateurs Gamble On Available Space

lenty of winners and losers have emerged in thriving restaurant industry.

CCIM ‘Fraternity’ Grows in Northwest Arkansas

Working together has become a profitable endeavor for local CCIMs.

Toter Teams With Lucas Oil

Springdale manufacturer opens new facilty, teams with Lucas Oil.

BOZ, Priority Ranked High for Equity Return

Study deems Bank of Ozarks second-best performer in the country.

UA Team Turns Tears into Cash

University of Arkansas business students won a total of $85,000 in a handful of recent competitions.

KKEG-FM Dials Up, ‘Ticket’ Set for Air

“The Keg” radio station gets moved to make room for new sports-formatted programming.

Survey Reveals Job and Cost Cuts

Job cuts go down, but benefit changes spike, on a nationwide level.

Lease Guide Lists 2.1 M in Available SF

Number of individual spaces available for commercial lease in Northwest Arkansas tops 200.

Bentonville Wal-Mart Store to Get Full Remodel (Real Deals)

Bentonville Wal-Mart property will remain open during remodel.

Dirt is Depressed, But it Ain’t Dead (Opinion)

With more grounded valuations in place, now might be a good time for commercial buyers with good instincts and capital.

American Automakers Should Renew Commitment to Quality (Opinion)

Restructured auto companies need to reinvent themselves to win back consumers.

Commercial Real Estate Vacancies in NWA Below ‘Healthy’ (Commentary)

A return to positive job growth is needed for real improvement in the professional office and commercial retail sectors.

Feds Scrutinizing Gene Cauley’s Real Estate Deals

Gene Cauley’s real estate dealings and holdings attract subpoena-empowered scrutiny from federal investigators