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Business Report: Buying or Renting in Tucson

Demand for rental properties is shaping city's real estate; what may be causing residents to think about renting before buying.

Cash Home Purchases Decline in Tucson

Real estate data company says houses bought without a loan now make up about 34% in city.

Farmers' Market Taps Bounty of Back Yard Gardeners

Consignment program at Community Food Bank allows growers to share and sell "their extra."

METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business

Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.

The Tucson Police Department has a unit to investigate internet crimes against children.

DPS Slow to Return to Pre-Recession Staffing Levels

Department starting to increase staff again, but not quickly enough to make up for losses, upcoming retirements.

AZ Unemployment Rate Rises in July

It's second straight month figure goes up by a tenth of a percentage; still lower than where it was last year.

Foreclosures in Tucson Double from June to July

But even if that jump, analyst says no need for concern; figures still well below last year's.

Glendale Council OKs Deal to Build Tohono O'odham Casino

4-3 vote comes after months of negotiation, years of litigation with city, tribe.

A pair of 500-kilovolt transmission lines in Australia

Corporation Commission OKs Tucson Electric Power Sale

Local company will now be part of largest Canadian utility owner; purchase of UNS Energy cost $4.3B.

Tucson Wants to Redevelop Ronstadt Transit Center

Proposals due Aug. 28, must maintain transit, add other uses to 5-acre site.

Mesa Apple Factory Opening Soon

Arizona plant will be at full production capacity in early 2015, will employ about 700 people.

Drivers, Mechanics OK Tucson Municipal Bus Contract

1-year pact came after union, management were within hours of triggering strike; most employees to get raises.

Average Gasoline Price Drops 2 Cents This Week

Tucson has lowest at $3.35 a gallon; Flagstaff highest with $3.77 a gallon.

Tucson Bus Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement

Teamsters, Sun Tran management reach accord; drivers will vote Thursday on new contract; no details released.

Negotiations Continue Between Sun Tran, Union Officials

Tucson bus riders could face major delays by Thursday.

Flights Out of Tucson Airport Cost Less Than National Avg

But price has gone up almost 2 percent over past year.

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