W. P. Carey News and Headlines

Rebound for Arizona & U.S. Slows Down: New Forecasts from W. P. Carey School Economic Luncheon

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 EST

Jobs, home prices and population growth are all slowly rebounding in Arizona. However, experts from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University say we still have a long way to go, and the automatic federal budget cuts known as the sequester aren't helping our momentum. The experts delivered their forecasts today at the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon sponsored by the Economic Club of Phoenix.

W. P. Carey School Graduation to Feature About 2,000 Students, US Airways President, Group from China

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:00 EST

About 2,000 students will graduate from Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business this week. The W. P. Carey School is one of the largest and highest-ranked business schools in the nation, with undergraduate, full-time MBA, part-time MBA and online MBA programs all ranked Top 30 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Graduation ceremonies will feature the president of US Airways, a leader of local nonprofit Chicanos por la Causa, and a group visiting from the school's prestigious executive MBA program in China.

Phoenix-area Housing Market: Prices Keep Soaring; Not Enough Homeowners Willing to Sell

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:00:00 EST

Home prices continue their upward climb in the Phoenix area, with more momentum expected until at least June. A new report from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University reveals the latest information about the Maricopa and Pinal County housing market, as of March.

USAA CEO Named Executive of the Year: Ret. Maj. Gen. Robles to Discuss Importance of Hiring Veterans

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST

Hiring and helping our veterans is as important today as it's been at any other time in history. USAA's chief executive officer will discuss how to assist veterans as they transition to civilian life when he's honored for his achievements on April 25. Ret. Maj. Gen. Josue "Joe" Robles served for 28 years in the U.S. Army. He now serves as president and chief executive officer of USAA, a Fortune 500 financial-services provider for members of the military and their families. This month, Robles becomes the 30th annual Executive of the Year chosen by the Dean's Council of 100, a national group of prominent executives who advise the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Help Honor the Best Businesses in Arizona: Nominate Your Favorite for a Spirit of Enterprise Award

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST

Want to help honor your favorite Arizona company? Nominate it for a 2013 Spirit of Enterprise Award. The awards from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University recognize some of Arizona's best businesses for creating jobs, boosting our economy and treating customers right.

Latest Phoenix-area Housing Info: Prices Up, Foreclosures Down, Investors Losing Interest

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST

Phoenix-area home prices are back on their way up again, after a short drop in January. The latest housing report from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University shows soaring prices, dropping foreclosures and waning interest from investors looking at Maricopa and Pinal counties, as of February.

How to Survive the Phoenix-area Housing Market: The Arizona Republic & W. P. Carey School to Host Event

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST

The Phoenix-area housing market is especially difficult for home buyers to navigate right now. They face rising prices, competition from investors and other bidders, and a short supply of available homes for sale. That's why The Arizona Republic and the ASU Real Estate Council at the W. P. Carey School of Business are hosting a free event to help people sort through the complications. The event called "Phoenix Housing Market Explained" will be held Saturday, April 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Arizona State University's Tempe campus.

U.S. News & World Report: W. P. Carey School Ranks Top 30 in the Nation Again

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST

U.S. News & World Report announces its prestigious annual rankings for "Best Graduate Schools" today. For the sixth year in a row, the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University ranks Top 30 among the best graduate business schools in the nation.

Phoenix Home Prices Ready To Go Even Higher

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST

Even though the median Phoenix-area home price shot up by more than a third last year, we can expect area prices to keep soaring in 2013. That's according to a new housing report from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, which offers the latest numbers for Maricopa and Pinal counties, as of January.

Year-End Phoenix-area Housing Report: 2012 Numbers & Look Ahead at 2013

Debbie.Freeman@asu.edu — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST

Though home prices continue rising, things are still far from perfect in the Phoenix-area housing market. A new year-end report from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University provides a 2012 summary of the numbers for Maricopa and Pinal counties, as well as some insight on what's ahead.