by Peter Madrid | Apr 30, 2024 | News & Updates
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (April 30, 2024) – A triple play is rare in baseball, but tour three models at the master-planned community of Estrella and enter a raffle to win tickets behind home plate to the June 16 Arizona Diamondbacks Father’s Day game against the Chicago White Sox at Chase Field.
Estrella’s “Triple Play Giveaway” is simple. Participants must visit three different models and take a selfie at each model’s unique features before proceeding to “home plate,” the Estrella Welcome Center, 8175 Hillside Drive, Goodyear. At the “home plate,” participants show their selfies to the Community Ambassadors, who will manually enter them into the raffle.
“Triple Play Giveaway” begins Wednesday, May 1. The winner of four game tickets and a parking pass will be announced on Monday, June 10. The raffle, which ends June 9, is limited to the first 500 participants. Winners will be notified by email and/or text/phone.
Model home addresses and hours; and locations of where to take a selfie:
♦️ Beazer Homes – Acacia Foothills: 12158 S. 173rd Lane; models open from Thursday to Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Selfie in front of Beazer black wall with the grid that says “Surprising Performance” in the Shiloh model.
♦️ Landsea Homes – Solvida: 15602 S. 180th Lane; models open Monday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Selfie on the front porch of the Sterling model.
♦️ Taylor Morrison – Canta Mia 55+: 17700 W. Star Point Drive; models open Thursday to Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Selfie in the Great Room in front of the gathering wall with built-ins at the Hilary model.
♦️ Taylor Morrison – Lucero Discovery: 9150 S. 169th Drive; models open Thursday to Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Selfie in gourmet kitchen of Sienna model.
♦️ Toll Brothers – Beacon: 15552 S. 182nd Ave.; models open Thursday to Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Selfie In front of the farmhouse elevation of the Kenly model.
♦️ William Ryan Homes – Harmony: 18624 W. Cathedral Rock Drive; models open Saturday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Selfie in casita at Orion model.
The first pitch for the June 16 game is 1:10 p.m.
Disclaimer
Participants must be 18 or older to enter. One entry per person. No purchase is necessary to enter, nor will a purchase improve or increase a participant’s chances of winning. The winner has 24 hours to claim the prize. By providing their information, participants agree to receive promotional emails and updates from Estrella and their neighborhood builders. Personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared with any third-party organizations.
About Estrella
Home to more than 8,000 families, Estrella is a 20,000-acre mixed-use master-planned community located in the City of Goodyear, approximately 17 miles west of Phoenix. Estrella’s 500-plus acres of open space include more than 50 parks and 65 miles of paths and trails, plus 72 acres of lakes for kayaking, sailing, and catch-and-release fishing. Amenities include Starpointe and Presidio Residents’ Clubs, the Yacht Club of Estrella, two fitness centers, resort-style swimming pools, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and tennis courts. Estrella is also home to a Nicklaus-design Championship golf course, The Golf Club of Estrella. Estrella is owned in a joint venture among Värde Partners, Toll Brothers, and Harvard Investments. For more information about Estrella, please visit estrella.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 29, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 29, 2024) – For 30 years, Cawley Architects has elevated collaboration to the pinnacle of its list of design strengths. That collaboration has played an important role in its relationship with Ottawa University Arizona (OUAZ) in Surprise, Arizona.
Cawley Architects embarks on its next milestone anniversary and further forges its relationship with OUAZ with its latest project at the school, the five-story university housing building Veritas Hall, 14380 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise.
“It has been written many times that selecting the right architectural firm is one of the most important steps to guaranteeing a successful project, and for that reason we didn’t hesitate to once again select Cawley Architects, this time for the design of Veritas Hall, a multipurpose facility that contains office space, classrooms, and student housing,” said OUAZ President Dr. Dennis J. Tyner.
“The leadership team at Cawley already built a strong relationship with us when they worked diligently on the O’Dell Center, and through their actions they proved that they were an organization driven to building relationships while trying to maximize customer satisfaction. Their most recent design on Veritas Hall has only strengthened our relationship with their organization and we are thoroughly satisfied with our newest structure,” Dr. Tyner said.
Tyner added that the external appearance of the $18.35 million Veritas Hall matches perfectly with the architecture of the other buildings on campus, and the internal design of the residential suites has made those living spaces in highest demand by OUAZ students. Veritas Hall totals four floors and 192 beds.
The Cawley-OUAZ relationship began years ago with another relationship – between the four-year school and the City of Surprise. The Surprise City Council conceived the idea of a partnership with a university institution inside its 200-acre, city-owned civic and recreation campus.
Encouraging a seamless blend of education and public uses, the city council invited OUAZ to embark on a joint effort to benefit the citizens of Surprise, the state of Arizona, and Ottawa students. The school has served Metro Phoenix for the past 40 years and boasts more than 8,000 alumni in the Valley. As the needs of OUAZ have evolved, the partnership has been sustained, and the school has now proudly added the first phase of a new dormitory and academic facility to its ever-growing campus footprint.
Veritas Hall
“All successful projects begin with creating positive relationships. From the beginning, it was obvious to us that the City of Surprise and OUAZ would be collaborative partners,” said Cawley Architects President Paul Devers. “The teams understood the projects’ goals and worked together to design and deliver these essential buildings that will further the growth of the university and surrounding community.”
Encompassing 59,260 SF, Veritas Hall is immediately adjacent to Surprise City Hall and links OUAZ and the City of Surprise campuses, strengthening the vision the pair have endeavored to create. At 70 feet high, it is the tallest point including five stories in Surprise.
Veritas Hall was carefully designed to serve evolving student living needs, including 4,400 SF of additional classroom space, and providing a much-needed 5,250 SF office expansion for OUAZ’s growing faculty. Phase I consisted of 192 beds, and a future Phase II will provide an additional 212 bed spaces.
New classrooms on the ground floor allow flexibility for additional academic courses, scheduling, and short student travel times. These new spaces include state-of-the-art audio/video capabilities and ensure the school maintains smaller, intimate learning environments.
The four residential floors provide opportunities for students to experience campus living, from four-person bunked bedrooms to six-person dormitories that provide individual sleeping quarters. Each floor plan option includes private restrooms, kitchenettes, and dedicated living space. All floors are equipped with communal and private study space, with each floor including a unique “destination space” for students. A dedicated movie theatre brings the cinema to the students, and dedicated E-sports and tabletop gaming rooms provide a respite from study.
The decision to prioritize on-campus housing brought about several positive impacts for the City of Surprise and OUAZ. The increased presence of students within the campus area stimulates local businesses and fosters economic growth. With a more engaged on-campus community, cultural and social dynamics are thriving.
Continuing the collaborative relationship cultivated on previous projects, Cawley Architects, the City of Surprise, OUAZ, and Chasse Building Team successfully designed, permitted, and delivered this project in 15 months. (Veritas Hall opened in August 2023). The duration from design release to completed construction was an extremely short schedule during a time of supply chain and labor availability issues.
Despite facing challenges, the construction was successfully completed in a way that allowed the entire campus to continue its operations seamlessly.
“Working closely together, the team met the logistical challenges presented by the project head-on, diligently outlining a plan that met the compressed design/construction timeline and the need to maintain daily operations at neighboring university and City of Surprise facilities,” said Justen Cassidy, Lead Architect with Cawley Architects. “We are proud to have partnered with OUAZ and the City of Surprise on another successful project.”
Major subcontractors on the project include Hardrock Concrete, HJD Framing, Wye Electric, Ironhorse Plumbing, and Ken Munch Air.
About Cawley Architects
With almost 900 high-value projects in our portfolio, Cawley Architects is one of the most prolific architectural firms in Arizona. For 25 years, we have been applying our uniquely collaborative approach to project management in order to create buildings of superior form, function and value. During that time, it has been our privilege to participate in some of the top commercial projects throughout the Valley along with an exceptional group of clients, contractors, and design professionals. We are knowledgeable in the specialized architectural requirements, technologies and trends of many building types. This includes: Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Bioscience, Restaurant, Entertainment, Office, Commercial, Automotive, Manufacturing, Distribution, Aerospace, Retail and Tenant Improvement. From small neighborhood bistros to large biotech laboratories, we have the expertise, resources, and connections to serve your needs and execute your plan — and provide you with unsurpassed value. cawleyarchitects.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 29, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 29, 2024) – Transact Commercial Interiors, a curator of comfortable, efficient, and well-engineered furniture, modular walls, and millwork, is pleased to announce that industry expert Julie Lewis has joined the firm as Director of Sales Strategy.
Lewis will guide, mentor, and drive sales performance by capitalizing on strategic alignments with Transact industry partners and manufacturers. Lewis will also work with the leadership team to achieve the firm’s business objectives and impact the company’s trajectory.
Lewis, a native of Chicago, joins Transact Commercial Interiors from Corporate Interior Systems (CIS), where she served as Senior Account Manager and Sales Manager for more than 15 years. Lewis also worked at Facilitec as an Account Manager for 4 years.
“I’ve known Julie since I got into the industry and have always admired her and her work ethic,” said Transact President and CEO Craig Scarpone. “We have remained friends while being fierce competitors and always joked that we might work together one day. When I got that call, I knew right away she would be an amazing addition to our already outstanding team.”
Lewis brings an extensive sales leadership background to Transact. Her strengths include expanding, cultivating, and broadening crucial strategic partnerships. Her approach involves harnessing robust partner relationships, crafting compelling product value propositions, and reinforcing a customer-centric philosophy.
Lewis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Lewis is active with industry groups AZCREW and the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA. Away from the office, Lewis enjoys spending time with her young daughter and husband.
About Transact Commercial Interiors
At Transact Commercial Interiors, we are passionate about delivering innovative results for your space that are fueled by clever design and implemented with unparalleled customer service. We curate unique commercial spaces with ergonomically-sound furniture that improves productivity, collaboration, and comfort. The Transact Team will guide you along every step of the way, while providing financially and environmentally sustainable spaces without sacrificing aesthetics. Locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, Transact Commercial Interiors is a trusted collaborative resource for effortless furniture solutions. Visit transactinteriors.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 25, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Wespac Construction, Inc. broke ground on the new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility for XNRGY Climate Systems at Gateway East at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona.
This new facility will be the U.S. headquarters for XNRGY’s innovative and sustainable HVAC and climate control solutions.
The project, covering 275,000 SF, is the first phase of a four-phase development plan that will eventually encompass 1 MSF of sustainable manufacturing space. Located within Gateway East, a master-planned development on the east side of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the site offers exceptional connectivity with direct access to major transportation routes, including the Loop 202, State Route 24, as well as nearby connections to Ray, Ellsworth, and Pecos roads.
As the first step in what promises to be an extraordinary development, this new facility underscores the growth and potential of the Phoenix-Mesa region as a hub for innovative industries.
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with XNRGY Climate Systems,” said Wespac Construction Project Principal Kirk Jonovich. “This groundbreaking marks a significant milestone in the development of this innovative airport business park, and we are honored to be part of it.”
The project is a collaborative effort, and Wespac Construction Inc., extends its appreciation to all partners involved in making this groundbreaking possible. Key stakeholders include The Boyer Company, Gensler, Dibble Engineering, Caruso Turley Scott, and IMEG. Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in bringing this landmark project to the Phoenix-Mesa area.
About Wespac
Established in 1991, Wespac Construction Inc. is a general contracting and construction management firm, offering pre-construction and construction services in various market sectors. From small tenant improvement projects to large shell and master-planned communities, Wespac is a true partner to our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle. We pursue the art of construction, while contributing knowledge, leadership, passion, and commitment to every employee, client, and project team. Wespac has offices in Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. For information visit www.wespacaz.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 24, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 24, 2024) – ARCO Construction Company (ARCO) held a groundbreaking ceremony recently to begin Phase 3 of the Level Crossing Masterplan development with partners Hardy World, LLC and Silver Creek Development.
The ceremony was at the Level Crossing Masterplan site, located at 13550 N. Dysart Road, Surprise, Arizona. Situated on a 12.03-acre site, the third and final phase of the Level Crossing Masterplan development is a speculative warehouse totaling 150,615 SF.
The warehouse is geared toward logistics and distribution with the potential to be divided into three tenant spaces for maximum flexibility.
“This is our third project working with ARCO and our first working with Hardy World. We are really excited about this. We develop across the Valley and focus on the small box; 50,000- to 150,000-square-feet spaces,” said Silver Creek Development industrial development and construction program Director Bob Micera. “It’s been a great opportunity for us to come in and join ARCO and Hardy World completing the final leg of this three-building complex.
The Level Crossing Masterplan development anticipates completion in early 2025.
About ARCO
ARCO is a leader in the design-build industry, with more than 30 years of experience and offices in 40+ major markets. As the #3 design-build construction firm in the United States, ARCO offers the strength and presence of a national builder with the personalized attention of a small company. ARCO provides clients with complete, turnkey project delivery from site selection to building turnover. ARCO’s qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents and architects are capable of designing and building the most demanding projects anywhere in the country. ARCO Construction Company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and can be visited at arcoconstruction.com and followed on LinkedIn at @arco-construction-company-inc-.
About Silver Creek Development
Silver Creek Development is a Phoenix-based private real estate development and investment group focused on ground up development, as well as stabilized industrial, multifamily and office assets. The firm values the opportunity to partner with local contractors, consultants, community leaders and residents in each market they invest which allows for a greater impact in overall development. Collectively with its partners, Silver Creek Development thoughtfully studies the feasibility, the economic impact and the public benefit of a proposed project in order to determine the risks set forth by each investment. The company currently has six industrial development projects representing nearly 1 million SF in various stages of development in Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Mesa, and El Mirage. Its principals have amassed more than 100 years of industry experience, developing more than 10 MSF of projects in top-tier markets across the U.S. and Europe. The firm, which manages a portfolio of more than $2.1 billion in assets under ownership/development, operates out of Arizona, California and New York. To learn more, visit silvercreekdevco.com.
About Hardy World
The Hardy World team has the experience and expertise necessary to deliver superior returns to its investors. Hardy World offers extensive knowledge in all aspects of industrial, office, retail, mixed-use, and hospitality to develop and manage world-class properties throughout the United States. Hardy World’s vast portfolio includes raw land, commercial properties, and newly constructed condominiums. Hardy World is a privately owned, limited liability company whose headquarters are in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit www.hardyworldllc.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 23, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 23, 2024) – NAI Horizon represented the landlord in long-term leases for a pair of users, an auto resale company, and an auto repossession firm. The site at 4124 N. 6th Drive, in Phoenix, is a 3,600 SF industrial/retail building on a small lot and a second lot totaling 1.3 acres of completely fenced land.
NAI Horizon First Vice President Troy Giammarco and Vice President Joe Pequeno represented F&R 7th Ave Properties of Los Angeles in the building lease. The tenant is Auto Partners LLC of Phoenix. NAI Horizon represented the same landlord in the land lease. The tenant is Select Asset Recovery Group LLC.
“It’s rare to find two adjacent properties with the physical characteristics of these two,” Giammarco said. “We had been working with tenant representative on another deal on a piece of land which fell through. From start to finish, the deals were turned around in 2 1/2 weeks. The new tenants already had possession of the property.”
The industrial/retail property was built in 1964 and is centrally located between uptown and midtown Phoenix.
Auto Partners and Select Asset Recovery Group were represented by Chad Ackerley with Commercial Properties, Inc.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 325 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located in 65 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.
NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 17, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 17, 2024) – NAI Horizon facilitated the sale of 16.58 acres on Interstate 10 in Vado, New Mexico. This land sale is a priority acquisition for the buyer, a leading EV charging infrastructure provider, as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant program.
NAI Horizon Executive Vice President Lane Neville and Senior Associate Cole Neville in Phoenix along with NAI 1st Valley Principal Randy McMillan in Las Cruces, New Mexico, represented the seller, Willa Esslinger Farms, LLC in the Vado land sale.
The property is located at the interchange of I-10 and Highway 227 in Vado, New Mexico, approximately halfway between Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas.
“This land sale in Vado was part of two selected sites in Southern New Mexico, the other location is in Lordsburg, both serving as critical parts of the connected chain of recharging sites from Long Beach, California, to El Paso. The EV charging provider entered a joint application with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) selected to receive $63.8 million total in federal funding for the development of both New Mexico sites. To date, this is one of the largest grant awards in the first round of the CFI funding initiative. These sites are intended for EV charging to a critical freight corridor,” Lane Neville said.
The EV charging station sites in development are each separated by approximately 150 miles, all on the I-10 corridor. The two New Mexico sites will be bringing 20 megawatts of power in phase one, allowing for nine heavy-duty truck pull-through stalls, which will support around 300 trucks a day. Ultimately, the two sites in Southern New Mexico will provide more than 40 megawatts of power for EV recharging, supporting 500 trucks a day.
The leading EV charging infrastructure provider initially announced in 2022 its intention to build this critical I-10 recharging infrastructure, focusing on high-powered charging centers for regional distribution and trucking fleets moving products from the Port of Long Beach, through California, and Arizona to El Paso serving the West Texas market.
The EV fleet charging provider also has seven stations under development and planning in California and two stations in Arizona (Goodyear and Tucson). The New Mexico Department of Transportation selected the EV provider as its project partner in this grant award to deliver the key infrastructure, creating a strong public-private venture to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation along the I-10 corridor to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
For additional information on remaining industrial, commercial and retail land sale opportunities on I-10 in Vado, New Mexico, contact Lane Neville at lane.neville@naihorizon.com.
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located in 65 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.
NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 16, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 16, 2024) – The 11th REIAC/Rockefeller Group Challenge will again offer a cash prize to a winning team of graduating Masters of Real Estate Development (MRED) students from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business.
The event is May 2 at Arizona Country Club, 4668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, in Phoenix. Registration and networking begin at 3:30 p.m. The presentations are from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. with voting and announcement of the winning team shortly after. A networking mixer will be held after the announcement.
“The membership of our REIAC chapter is grateful for the opportunity to work with Arizona State University and provide support and guidance to our next generation of developers in Arizona,” said REIAC Southwest President Arthur J. Ferrari III, President of LineageCRE. “These are bright young people who represent the future of our industry.”
Three competing teams of graduating ASU MRED students will each present their response to a request for development proposal created by MRED and the City of Mesa for a 7.65-acre parcel of land located at the NEC of Main Street and North Stapley Drive owned by Mesa.
“This is their thesis – their culminating experience requiring use of all they have learned,” said Mark Stapp, Executive Director of the MRED program. “These projects are wicked problems that test students’ knowledge and would challenge anyone, even the most experienced of us.”
Each team will have 10 minutes to present. The winning team will be selected by REIAC members in the audience. Winning team members will each receive $1,000.
“The Rockefeller Group is honored to participate in what has become an annual tradition that has provided additional motivation for MRED students to be selected as one of the top three teams to compete in the Challenge,” said Mark Singerman, Past President of the REIAC Southwest Chapter and Vice President/Regional Director-Arizona for The Rockefeller Group, the event’s title sponsor.
“The inspiring and creative solutions the teams have presented at the Challenge over the years demonstrate what a fabulous job Mark Stapp and his staff have done in preparing the students for careers in real estate development and investment,” Singerman said.
Registration is required for the event. Registration fee is $30 for non-members and $20 for students and closes May 1. Register here.
About REIAC
The Real Estate Investment Advisory Council (REIAC) was established as a nonprofit trade association to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, concerns and experiences among senior executives who conduct commercial real estate transactions. The invitation-only group limits its membership to senior-level executives at companies, who act as principals, and whose function is to develop, acquire, manage and/or finance commercial real estate. Institutional quality programs and peer-to-peer relationship-building opportunities have established REAIC’s reputation throughout the national real estate investment community as one of its premier associations. www.reiac.org
About MRED
In nine months, the W. P. Carey Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) prepares students to lead real estate development projects that are environmentally respectful, socially responsible, and artfully designed. The MRED program is transdisciplinary, aligning principled instruction with dynamic real-world application. MRED is a unique partnership between four highly regarded schools within Arizona State University:
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 15, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 15, 2024) – A resurgence in retail. Heightened interest in land and industrial properties. A surprisingly active office properties market.
The success of NAI Horizon’s 2023 Top Producers reflects the overall positive trends in the Metro Phoenix commercial real estate market with a range of specialties represented.
NAI Horizon professionals excelled in selling and leasing assets in the retail, industrial, office/medical office, land, and mobile home/RV markets. In addition, NAI Horizon property management professionals were responsible for 2.3 million square feet of industrial, office, and retail properties.
“The accomplishments and growth of our team are rewarding to see,” said NAI Horizon Designated Broker Kelle Rice. “I am proud of everyone and grateful for their unique contributions to NAI.”
NAI Horizon Managing Director and retail expert Matt Harper, CCIM, was the firm’s Top Producer of 2023. Harper finished 2023 with an impressive total of 80 transactions, which led the Phoenix office, and was the No. 2 Top Producer in 2022 with 91 total transactions.
Notable deals closed in 2023 by Harper include representing the seller and the buyer in the $3.95 million disposition and acquisition of the popular and well-maintained retail center Olive Crossing in Glendale, Arizona; and representing the landlord in a retail lease with Simple Machine Brewing Company at the iconic Gaslight Building in downtown Glendale.
NAI Horizon employs a broker ownership platform that allows agents to benefit from personal achievement and company success while encouraging a collaborative culture. This platform prioritizes broker needs while offering global reach and resources.
NAI Horizon’s 2023 Top Producers (and 2022 ranking):
- Matt Harper, CCIM: Retail (2)
- Jeff Adams: Industrial/Land (7)
- Andrew Warner, CCIM: Mobile Home and RV Park Investments (Not ranked)
- Isy Sonabend: Industrial (NR)
- Laurel Lewis, SIOR: Office (3)
- Tom Bean, CCIM: Office (NR)
- Lane Neville: Investment Sales/Land (10)
- Mike Gaida: Business Brokerage/Senior Living (NR)
- Mark Wilcke: Industrial/Land/Investment Sales (4)
- Dylan Whitwer: Office (NR)
About NAI Horizon
Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 325 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.
About NAI Global
Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located in 65 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.
NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Apr 10, 2024 | News & Updates
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (April 10, 2024) – The Estrella Welcome Center was awarded Best Sales Environment last weekend at the 2024 Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) Awards, hosted by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
It was the second award this year for the newly refreshed Welcome Center. In February the Welcome Center earned a Silver Award and was a finalist for the Gold Award in the Best Community Welcome Center category in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “The National Awards 2024” competition.
The MAME Awards recognize the exemplary efforts of builders and land developers; interior designers and architects; and sales managers and sales associates within Central Arizona. In winning the MAME Award, judges said the Welcome Center stood out for function, creativity, and design used in the office, as well as the use of tools and technologies.
The new Estrella Welcome Center is a collaborative effort led by Claudia Sieb of The Sieb Organization and the team from Creative License International.
“Over the years we have worked with the incredibly talented team at Creative License on many projects. We appreciate their collaboration as they truly understand the intersections of brand, visitor experience, proper space usage, and maximum impact,” said Sieb, Principal at The Sieb Organization. “They are so respectful of the budgets and the timelines, which makes everybody’s job easier. Estrella was a labor of love for our creative team, and we are all so pleased with the outcome. We cannot thank the leadership of Harvard Investments enough for their willingness to invest in this important community asset.”
The MAME Awards each year draw an audience of more than 500, with the majority of attendees representing the Valley’s home-building companies. MAME honors the best in advertising, design, merchandising, and sales of the home building industry.
Other finalists in the Best Sales Environment category were North Copper Canyon, Oakwood Homes; Rosewood Highlands at Storyrock, Rosewood Homes; Waterston Sales Pavilion, Tri Pointe Homes Arizona, design by Creative License International; and Sterling Grove, Toll Brothers, design by PHX Architecture/Studio V.
The Estrella Welcome Center, 8175 S. Hillside Drive, Goodyear, was completely reimagined including monument signage, on-building, directional, and parking signage designed by The Sieb Organization and manufactured by MSI. Interior refresh included a new space plan, technology, displays, furniture, murals, art, and more.
About Estrella
Home to more than 8,000 families, Estrella is a 20,000-acre mixed-use master-planned community located in the City of Goodyear, approximately 17 miles west of Phoenix. Estrella’s 500-plus acres of open space include more than 50 parks and 65 miles of paths and trails, plus 72 acres of lakes for kayaking, sailing, and catch-and-release fishing. Amenities include Starpointe and Presidio Residents’ Clubs, the Yacht Club of Estrella, two fitness centers, resort-style swimming pools, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and tennis courts. Estrella is also home to a Nicklaus-design Championship golf course, The Golf Club of Estrella. Estrella is owned in a joint venture among Värde Partners, Toll Brothers, and Harvard Investments. For more information about Estrella, please visit estrella.com.
About Home Builders Association of Central Arizona:
The Home Builders Association of Central Arizona is a trade organization representing home builders, remodelers, and industry professionals throughout Central Arizona. The organization is committed to promoting the growth and success of the home building industry through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities. For more information visit hbaca.org.
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