Making the News

Harvard Investments is proud to announce a significant milestone in the ongoing growth of Estrella, Arizona’s premier master-planned community. D.R. Horton has acquired the final residential lots within Lucero, Estrella’s newest village, purchasing 232 homesites across approximately 90 acres. This transaction completes residential lot sales within Lucero and reflects the...

Harvard Investments is pleased to announce the promotion of Roger Theis to Vice President of Harvard Communities, a leadership role that reflects both his proven contributions to the organization and the company’s continued growth across its residential development portfolio. In his new position, Theis will oversee all master-planned community and...

At Harvard Investments, creating thriving master-planned communities means continually investing in the amenities and experiences that enhance residents’ quality of life. As Estrella continues to grow and evolve, another significant milestone in that vision is taking shape. A new grocery-anchored retail center featuring Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to Estrella,...

As growth across the Southwest accelerates, the question guiding today’s most successful communities is simple: how can what we plan today continue to thrive decades from now? This question sits at the heart of Harvard Investments’ core mandate. To explore it, the firm engaged with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture,...

CycleNation Phoenix 2026 at Estrella in the City of Goodyear was an incredible success and a powerful reminder of what is possible when community and purpose come together. Harvard Investments was honored to support the American Heart Association in bringing this first-of-its-kind CycleNation experience to not only the West Valley...

Harvard Investments believes that the places it creates should reflect both the land it manages and the future it helps shape. Today, Harvard Investments is proud to introduce Solstice Foothills, the new name for its 1,940-acre master planned community in the City of Goodyear. It marks a defining moment in...

Harvard Investments President Timothy Brislin this week joined 12 News Arizona Midday with host Rachel Cole to spotlight this weekend’s inaugural CycleNation Phoenix event at Estrella in the City of Goodyear. With Tim serving as the inaugural Chair, CycleNation Phoenix brings together the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association,...

Each year, People To Know (PTK) magazine, a publication of AZ Big Media, spotlights the most impactful people and projects shaping Arizona’s commercial real estate landscape. The 2026 edition highlights 50 standout projects across all product types, recognizing developments that are redefining how spaces are used, experienced, and valued. Harvard...

Harvard Investments continues its upward trajectory in the Valley’s commercial real estate landscape, rising to No. 4 on the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2025 Industrial-Commercial Real Estate Developers list. That’s up from No. 6 when Harvard Investments made its debut on the list last year. Among Commercial Real Estate Developers overall,...

Harvard Investments has taken another major step forward in bringing its planned Rio 1900 community to life, emerging as the successful bidder at an Arizona State Land Department auction for two 40‑acre parcels directly adjacent to the project site in Goodyear. The acquisition strengthens the company’s long‑term vision for the...

At the Harvard Holiday Luncheon, held at El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley, Harvard Investments proudly honored Senior Vice President Chris Cacheris for his remarkable 30 years with the company. Since joining Harvard Investments in 1995, Chris has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s success, leading the development...

At Harvard Investments and Estrella, giving back is a part of who we are. Community, collaboration, and commitment are woven into our culture, and we’re proud to stand alongside our neighbors to make a lasting impact. Team Harvard Investments/Estrella showed up in full force at the West Valley Heart Walk...