YOUR GUIDE TO PHOENIX METRO MARKET UPDATES & LOCAL EVENTS HAPPENING IN SEPT 2025!
Our September Newsletter is filled with Phoenix Metro Market updates and events. We also like to share a little bit about what is going on with us personally!
Life & Business Update from Kevin and Sabrina
Hi friends!
September is here, and we’ve got a lot going on—both personally and professionally!
Sabrina is fully settled into her new home and kids are in full school mode. Looking forward to the cooler temps ahead and the fall vibes.
Kevin is taking a trip to California to see his newly married daughter and son in law. He will also be celebrating his birthday and wedding anniversary!
Both Sabrina and Kevin have gotten great family time over the summer and are excited to continue doing what we both love…Helping clients buy and sell homes!
On the business side, we’re staying active! Our out of state buyers are closing on their home on Sept 9 and bought all the furniture and decor! We have a beautiful listing in NW Peoria. We also have some exciting team updates that we will be sharing soon!
🏡 Active Listing: 10536 W Villa Hermosa, Peoria, AZ 85383
🏡 Just Sold:
Summer is coming to an end and fall is approaching. Rates are dipping and the market is picking up and buyers are in full swing.
As always, we’re here if you need anything real estate-related, or just want to check in.
Warmly,
Sabrina & Kevin
Vestar secures approval for 90-acre Laveen Towne Center
Following the approval from the Village Planning Committee, Vestar, one of the largest privately held retail real estate companies in the western United States, announced today that they are moving forward with plans to develop one of its newest projects — Laveen Towne Center. The open-air shopping center will sit on a 90-acre site in the heart of Laveen, a rapidly growing community in southwest Phoenix.
Set to break ground in the summer of 2026, with the grand opening targeted for winter 2027, Laveen Towne Center will bring a mix of best-in-class shopping, dining and entertainment to Laveen.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring this long-awaited project to the Laveen community,” said David Larcher, President and CEO of Vestar. “Our goal is to create places that become the fabric of the communities we serve, where people gather, connect and make memories.”
Vestar is committed to preserving the character and charm of Laveen through the project’s design and programming. The development will reuse existing materials and features found onsite, including from the Hudson Farmhouse, and informational plaques will inform visitors about the site and Laveen’s history. Building architecture will be reflective of Laveen’s agrarian heritage, and a landscaped community space named the Laveen Village Green will host seasonal events, outdoor entertainment and public gatherings throughout the year.
Other features of the center include shaded storefronts, pedestrian walkways and major roadway improvements to Dobbins Road and 59th Avenue, including full-width, city-standard streets.
PHOENIX METRO MARKET UPDATES & EVENTS
Phoenix construction market holds steady with targeted growth
The Phoenix construction market is seeing targeted growth across industrial, retail, healthcare and office improvements, as developers adapt to shifting demand and new tariff pressures, according to LGE Design Build’s newly released Q3 2025 Construction Delivery Outlook.
“Phoenix’s construction market remains active, but developers are moving forward with a sharper focus,” said Blake Wells, vice president of preconstruction at LGE Design Build. “With new tariffs and duties on the horizon, the pressure on budgets and schedules is real. Teams that plan strategically and coordinate early across projects will be best positioned for success through the rest of 2025.”
Key insights from the quarterly report include:
Phoenix Market Demand
Phoenix’s construction market in Q3 2025 shows targeted activity across industrial, retail, healthcare and office sectors, with developers responding to long-term growth patterns rather than short-term speculation.
- Industrial construction remains active with 2.2 million square feet delivered and a robust 11.6 million square feet still under construction, though developers are shifting away from oversupplied fringe submarkets toward infill and logistics-adjacent sites.
- In the office sector, ground-up development is largely paused, but construction remains steady in the form of tenant improvements and repositioning projects, especially in high-demand areas like Tempe and Scottsdale, where sublease availability dropped to the lowest level since 2022.
- Healthcare construction is increasing modestly, with activity focused on off-campus outpatient facilities and smaller-scale medical office buildings embedded in retail corridors.
- Retail and mixed-use construction is gaining steam in the East and West Valleys, supported by population growth and tenant demand—over 1.24 million square feet is currently underway, much of it in high-growth communities like Gilbert, Queen Creek and Buckeye, where service-based and convenience retail are driving new development.
Things to Do in September in Phoenix
There’s always something happening in Phoenix, from food festivals and art shows to major sporting events and live music. No matter when you visit, you’ll find exciting ways to experience the city. Check out our full event calendar to see what’s coming up!
- All Month: Foam Zone at Children’s Museum of Phoenix
- Through Sept. 25: The Randy Johnson Photo Experience at Chase Field
- Weekdays in Sept.: The Phoenix Zoo x Keebler®: Celebrating the Magic of Stripes this Halloween at Phoenix Zoo
- Wednesdays in Sept.: Movies Under the Stars at Thunderbird Lounge
- Thursdays in Sept.: Jazz Nights at Walter Studios
- Fridays in Sept.: Cocina Latina: Ceviche at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
- Fridays in Sept.: Stargazing at ADERO Scottsdale Resort
- Fridays in Sept.: Dive In Movies At The Camby
- Fridays in Sept.: Sip + Spin at Eden Rooftop Bar
- Saturdays in Sept.: Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market at Downtown Phoenix
- Sundays in Sept.: Karaoke Night at The Pemberton
- Sept. 5: Fork n’ Film: Ratatouille at Westin Tempe
- Sept. 6: Buy Black Marketplace at The Archwood at Eastlake
- Sept. 6: Yak N Sup Full-ish Moon Series at Canyon Lake
- Sept. 11: Zodiac Dinner Series: Virgo at The Pemberton
- Sept. 11: Sho Asano Live: The Art of Tsugaru Shamisen & Sake 101 at Japanese Friendship Garden
- Starting Sept. 13: Pumpkin Fest at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- Sept. 13: Filipino Night Market: Food and Culture Festival at AZ International Marketplace
- Sept. 13-14, 20-21: 12th Annual Garlic Festival at Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Sept. 16: Bartender’s Table: Cocktail Class Series at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
- Sept. 18: Downtown Mesa Sunset Market at Downtown Mesa
- Sept. 19: Sonoran Sippin’ at Desert Botanical Garden
- Sept. 19-28: 2025 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week at Participating Restaurants
- Sept. 19-Oct. 26: Arizona State Fair at Arizona State Fairgrounds
- Sept. 19-28: September Nights at the Arizona State Fair at Arizona State Fairgrounds
- Sept. 20: Desert & Dusk: A Golden Hour Market at Andaz Scottsdale
- Starting Sept. 21: Haunted Brewery Tour at Four Peaks Brewing Company
- Sept. 26: Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Phoenix Art Musuem
- Starting Sept. 26: Desert Fall Festival at Surprise, AZ
- Starting Sept. 26: Black Lagoon Halloween Pop Up at Sunny’s Lounge (Say Less)
- Sept. 27: Ballet Under the Stars at Steele Indian School Park
- Sept. 27: Studio Cabaret at Arizona Opera
- Sept. 27-28: Zorro at Symphony Hall Phoenix
- Sept. 28: Sip & Splash: Poolside Cocktail Competition at Andaz Scottsdale
Where To Experience The Top Wellness Trends in Greater Phoenix
YOGA
There’s something magic about combining yoga with the element of water — not to mention the added ambiance. Greater Phoenix is home to a wide variety of pristine resort pools as well desert lakes that challenge you to a SUP yoga sesh. Pro tip for all you full moon aficionados: Check out Go Paddle AZ for a brilliant full moon/sunset kayak tour of Lake Pleasant, too.
Riverbound Sports Paddle Co.
1425 E. University Drive, Ste. B-102, Tempe
480-463-6686
Go Paddle AZ at Pleasant Harbor Marina
(classes are temporarily postponed, but individual rentals are available)
8708 W Harbor Blvd., Peoria
602-904-0519
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
(available to guests and members only)
5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley
480-948-2100
Goat Yoga
If you’ve never heard of the poses “Goat Bridge” or “Goat Hug,” chances are pretty good you’ve never done goat yoga — so now’s your chance to get all baaaaamaste with these cute companions in a socially distant outdoor studio. Please note: Classes fill up fast and booking one month in advance is recommended.
AZ Goat Yoga at Welcome Home Ranch
26601 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert
480-269-4144
Goat Yoga PHX
2209 N. 99th Ave., Phoenix
623-628-6866
Zodiac Yoga
If you know more about your friends’ horoscopes than they do, this one’s for you. Guests are invited to take their spiritual, emotional and physical well-being to the next level with custom Zodiac Yoga and Sound Healing. Held outdoors, on the scenic rooftop deck at Mountain Shadows , these one-hour sessions incorporate horoscope insight, including the perfect poses based on your sign. Class is followed by a mini sound healing session with Tibetan healing bowls to create vibrations that relax both body and mind.
But wait, there’s more. Time your stay accordingly and you can also catch Cocktails Under the Cosmos, astrology-themed cocktail hours to celebrate such events as supermoons and meteor showers — all with an expert astronomer (and telescope) as your guide.
5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
480-624-5400
What’s happening on the Westside?!
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COMING SOON & WHAT’S OPEN
This is where you’ll find all of the latest happenings in our area from what’s coming to what’s open to what we are still hoping to see in our beautiful communities. Find your area of interest and click below to find out more!
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