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Following is information from the recent editions of the Arizona Business Journal:

General information on Buckeye:
Population in 2005 20,780
Growth 1990-2005: 368%
Expected population 2030: 400,000
Median new home price 2005: $186,520
Median resale home price 2005: $204,950

Banner Thunderbird Medical will be adding a 200-bed tower, expanding its emergency department. Groundbreaking is set for early 2007

Forbes rated Arizona and Phoeinx as #15 when it comes to the best places for business based on positive economic climate and skilled work force.

Economy Tracker
Building permits in greater Phoenix area:
4,373 in April (-29% over April 2005)
4,967 in May (4,988 in May 2005)
4,538 in June (-21% over June 2005)

Unemployment
3.6% in April (4% in April 2005)
3.3% in May (3.9% in May 2005)
3.9% in June (4.1% in June 2005)

Median Home Price
$324,900 in May ($349,000 in May 2005)
$320,000 in June ($349,900 in June 2005)