PASSCO Companies LLC has acquired Desert Parks Vista Apartments for $32.6 million

By Adam Lyons in : News // Jun 29 2010

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-After an abbreviated due diligence period and speedy closing, PASSCO Companies LLC has acquired Desert Parks Vista Apartments for $32.6 million, which translates into a sub-6% cap rate.

Goodman says PASSCO has no immediate plans to convert the property. …(continued)…

Arizona home prices increase slightly in June

By Adam Lyons in : News // Jun 29 2010

NEW YORK – Home prices in April rose for the first time in seven months as government tax credits bolstered the housing market. But the rebound may be short-lived now that the incentives have expired.

Last week, the government reported that …(continued)…

FOMC Votes to Maintain Low Rates for an ‘Extended Period’

By Adam Lyons in : News // Jun 26 2010

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 0% to 0.25%.

The board’s decision comes on the belief that while there are some signs of economic recovery developing, financial conditions have …(continued)…

Pacific Blue Energy Corp. and Patriot Solar Inc. Team Up to Expand Solar Farm Development Opportunities

By Adam Lyons in : News // Jun 26 2010

PHOENIX, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (OTCBB: PBEC), a publicly traded developer of renewable energy projects, has announced that it will be partnering with Patriot Solar Inc. in the development of commercial solar farms in the Southwestern …(continued)…