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Kyle Backer

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
16
Latest publication
Sep 28, 2026
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Top 500K sites
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Kyle Backer

    How Thomas Couch of Wolverine Builders turned curiosity into a career - AZ Big Media (opens the original)

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    When Thomas Couch, co-founder and principal of Wolverine Builders, was growing up in Illinois, the rare sight of construction always caught his eye. “I was raised in an industrial town in the ’70s, so there was very little building going on,” he explains. “When it happened, something about a job site was so intriguing to me. I’ve always had this affinity for construction, and my father saw to it that I knew how to do everything from concrete to steel stud framing.” READ MORE: Phoenix apartment d

  2. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Kyle Backer

    The office trends that are redefining the Phoenix market - AZ Big Media (opens the original)

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    Office buildings are a defining symbol of American life, serving as concrete representations of corporate culture and U.S. economic might. But when the pandemic upended the status quo, business leaders began to reconsider what the true purpose of their offices should be. How companies initially responded varied, and some have adopted new positions as the crisis of 2020 slips further into the past — even if the aftershocks are still influencing the Valley’s office market. “We had quite a hole to

  3. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Kyle Backer

    10 cool Arizona offices worth the commute in 2026 - AZ Big Media (opens the original)

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    With more companies realizing the benefits of in-person work — both for culture and productivity — the role of the office has changed. The pandemic showed that some tasks can be handled remotely, but an office can be more than a building where workers check items off the to-do list. When done right, the office becomes an inspirational environment where colleagues can bounce around ideas, create stronger bonds with one another, and occupy a space that reflects the company’s aspirations and identi

  4. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Kyle Backer

    Phoenix apartment demand surges as construction slows - AZ Big Media (opens the original)

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    After a surge of multifamily construction in the Valley coming out of the pandemic, demand remains strong as the backlog of new units are rented out. Cushman & Wakefield reports that during the first half of 2026, net absorption reached 12,741 units, calling it “the market’s strongest six-month span since at least 2000.” Helping to compress the vacancy rate is a slower pace of deliveries and new construction. Kidder Mathews notes that units under construction fell 35.45% year-over-year to 15,974

  5. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Kyle Backer

    AZRE magazine wants to hear how CRE Gives Back - AZ Big Media (opens the original)

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    The commercial real estate sector doesn’t just develop projects or create economic impact — it also supports organizations and individuals in need. AZRE magazine will highlight the industry’s charitable efforts in the CRE Gives Back section of the November/December issue. Whether it’s volunteering, hosting special events or organizing donation drives, we want to showcase how CRE companies support their communities across Arizona with acts of service. DEEPER DIVE: Read all the Ranking Arizona Top

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