NAI Horizon’s Self-Storage Group facilitates disposition of Tucson self-storage, RV property

NAI Horizon’s Self-Storage Group facilitates disposition of Tucson self-storage, RV property

    PHOENIX, ARIZ. (May 2, 2022) – The Nunez Self-Storage Group represented the seller in the disposition of a self-storage and RV asset in Tucson, Arizona.

NAI Horizon Executive Managing Director Denise Nunez and First Vice President Victoria Filice, CCIM, represented the seller, Vault at Old Vail Road LLC, of Vault Storage & RV, 7475 E. Old Vail Road in Tucson. The buyer was Van West Acquisitions LLC.

“The seller, a group based in Tucson, purchased this facility just 17 months prior. They were able to increase rents and improve operations in a short amount of time to realize a solid return for their investors,” Nunez said. “The buyer paid market value for a stabilized property which has room to grow through rental increases.”

Built in 2010, Vault Storage & RV offers covered and uncovered RV spaces as well as a wide variety of storage units. The asset totals 330 units – 111 drive-up storage units, 128 covered parking spaces, 90 outdoor parking spaces, and one commercial building.

Amenities include security fencing, electronic keypad access and after-hours onsite security guards. It is close in proximity to Rita Ranch, Mesquite Ranch, and Groves Lincoln Park communities.

The Nunez Self-Storage Group closed more than $140 million in transactions in 2021.

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 located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, 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 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 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 and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.

NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate 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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Phoenix-based CapMatrix announces successful sale of pair of municipal recycling operations

Phoenix-based CapMatrix announces successful sale of pair of municipal recycling operations

AZ firm advised Friedman Recycling Companies with sale of TX, NM recycling operations

PHOENIX, AZ. (April 27, 2022) — CapMatrix Ltd, a full-service capital markets and corporate strategic advisory firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has facilitated the successful sale of two valuable, out-of-state assets for the Phoenix-based Friedman Recycling Companies.

The sale transfers ownership of Friedman’s Texas and New Mexico municipal recycling operations to Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE).

While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the operations sold by Friedman Recycling Companies include state of the art municipal recycling facilities (MRFs) located in El Paso, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, which collectively process more than 115,000 tons of recycled consumer and commercial material annually.

The transaction, managed by CapMatrix, is an example of an Arizona business engaging an Arizona-based strategic advisory firm to facilitate a sale. Morris Friedman, president of Friedman Recycling Companies, said local knowledge, proximity and strategic alignment were key factors behind his decision to work with an Arizona-based firm, rather than an out-of-state firm, for this specific transaction.

“This company is a part of our family, so when we made the strategic decision to divest our out-of-state assets and focus our energies at home here in Arizona, it was important to us that our strategic advisors honor and respect what we’ve built while searching for the right buyer,” Friedman said. “The team at CapMatrix was completely aligned with us from beginning to end, diligently worked the process of vetting potential buyers and kept everyone focused on the deadline for a closing. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Waste Connections, Inc., the third-largest solid waste management company in North America, already had substantial operations in its home state of Texas but was looking to expand in El Paso. As part of its due diligence, CapMatrix understood that the company was also actively pursuing new opportunities in neighboring New Mexico, specifically Albuquerque.

The El Paso facility, which opened in 2006, spans nine acres and 49,000 SF. It handles municipal recycling operations for El Paso and Las Cruces. The 90,000 SF facility in New Mexico is set on 12.5 acres and handles recycling operations for the greater Albuquerque area.

Deron Bocks, president and managing partner at CapMatrix, said he and his firm were proud to represent Friedman in the sale, particularly because it bucks the trend of Arizona businesses using out-of-state strategic advisory firms.

“At CapMatrix, we pride ourselves on our ability to understand the unique dynamics of privately-held, and often family-owned, businesses by working closely with them to navigate complex transactions,” Bocks said. “We appreciate that the Friedman’s trusted us with this opportunity, we’re excited that we were able to execute a successful transaction for all parties involved, and we truly embrace our position as a local strategic advisory option for Arizona businesses in need of transactional representation.”

About CapMatrix

CapMatrix LLC is a full-service capital markets and corporate strategic advisory firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. With over 50 years of collective leadership experience and $2 billion in completed transactions, the team at CapMatrix focuses on capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and principal investments.  For additional information about CapMatrix please visit the website.

About Friedman Recycling Companies

Friedman Recycling Companies is a 40-year-old, second-generation family-owned and operated hauling and recycling business headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional operations in municipalities throughout the Southwest.

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The Rockefeller Group, Liv Communities break ground on amenity-rich, 360-unit garden-style multifamily development in Laveen, Arizona

The Rockefeller Group, Liv Communities break ground on amenity-rich, 360-unit garden-style multifamily development in Laveen, Arizona

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 26, 2022) ‒ Liv Communities, a Michigan-based developer of numerous amenity-rich multifamily and senior living projects in the Valley, and The Rockefeller Group, a U.S. real estate developer, owner and operator, recently broke ground on a 360-unit, garden-style apartment community in Laveen, Arizona.

“We’re thrilled to have broken ground with our partners at Liv on our fifth development together,” said Daniel J. Moore, The Rockefeller Group’s President and CEO. “We’re excited to bring a Liv community to the Southwest Valley and look forward to welcoming residents to their new homes at Liv Laveen next year.”

Nestled up against South Mountain, Laveen offers residents an urban feel and numerous parks. Many families and young professionals make up the population of about 51,000.

Residents of the new community will have access to the South Mountain recreational area, Cesar Chavez Park, the Loop 202, and a 15-minute drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Laveen also is 30 minutes or less to most employment hubs in Metro Phoenix.

“We are beyond excited to have a presence in the friendly and centrally located town of Laveen,” said Heidi Arave, Vice President of Multifamily for Liv Communities. “The beautiful setting at the base of South Mountain and convenient access to every area of the Valley via the Loop 202 expansion are attracting a diverse population and numerous new businesses. We see the area as a future live-work-play mecca, perfect for renters who want convenience, comfort, and a vibrant lifestyle.”

Amenities will include a bark park, resident hub, game room, fitness center, volleyball and sports court. The community will feature smart home technology throughout, EV charging stations and valet trash service.

The design and construction team includes Clark Wayland, general contractor; Whitneybell Perry, Inc., architect of record; and Anderson Design, landscape architect.

About Liv Communities                                                               

Liv Communities helps people live fuller lives by developing, owning and operating luxury residential communities through their Liv multifamily and LivGenerations senior living brands. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, Liv Communities provides extensive opportunities for residents and team members to engage in community activities and with each other that ultimately results in their staying longer and referring others to join them. For information visit livcommunities.com.

About Rockefeller Group

Rockefeller Group develops, owns and operates extraordinary properties across the United States.  For nearly a century, the company has delivered exceptional experiences and value creation through dedication to quality in the built environment.  The company’s portfolio spans the development of office, multifamily, industrial and mixed-use projects across six geographic regions as well as significant ownership interest in and management of approximately six million square feet of world-class office space in Manhattan. Visit RockefellerGroup.com.

 

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Valley native, 10-year retail expert Sean Lieb joins Scottsdale-based LevRose CRE as new Senior VP

Valley native, 10-year retail expert Sean Lieb joins Scottsdale-based LevRose CRE as new Senior VP

     SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (April 25, 2022) – LevRose Commercial Real Estate is proud to announce that retail expert Sean Lieb, who comes from a legacy of real estate entrepreneurs in the Valley, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President.

Lieb brings 10 years of industry experience to LevRose after stints at SRS and Cushman & Wakefield. Lieb specializes in landlord and tenant representation, as well as investment sales throughout Metro Phoenix, Tucson, and tertiary markets. Lieb has successfully collaborated with property owners on sales, project analysis, valuation, market strategies, and lease negotiations to maximize their property’s value.

His experience with various types of retail properties including centers anchored by Costco, Target, Fry’s, Safeway, Sprouts, Albertson’s, Trader Joe’s, Bashas, Food City, and Best Buy in Arizona has further facilitated the growth of his extensive client list. On the tenant representation side, Lieb has experience guiding multiple local, regional, and national tenants on-site selection including driven brands concepts, BevMo, CVS, Burger King, Advance Auto Parts, Jackson Hewitt, Edward Jones, Charles Schwab, Smoothie King, Cheba Hut and Orangetheory Fitness.

“We are extremely excited that Sean decided to make the move to LevRose,” said LevRose Managing Director Mike Baumgardner. “His deal-making experience and strong market knowledge are hard to beat. This hastens our continued effort to grow the firm with some of the top people in the industry.”

Lieb has negotiated and driven brand franchises of retail spaces with value creation of more than $60 million. Acquisitions and dispositions facilitated on behalf of his landlord and tenant clients have resulted in more than $100 million in revenue.

Lieb has represented owner-users for purchase requirements of national tenant site selection and assisted in investment opportunities from single-tenant net leased assets to value-add investments. He has also consulted out-of-state buyers exploring the Metro Phoenix retail market.

A Phoenix native, Lieb earned a B.S. in regional development, sports management, and marketing from the University of Arizona. He was a walk-on wide receiver for the Wildcat football team after a successful high school career at Phoenix Brophy Prep. He is an active member of ICSC and Urban Land Institute.

Lieb’s uncle, Michael Lieb, has been a key player in the residential and commercial development of thousands of acres located in urban and rural areas throughout Metro Phoenix. Lieb’s father, Bobby Lieb, is a top producer for Home Smart International for the last decade and top producer in the Central Phoenix and Biltmore sub-markets.

About LevRose Commercial Real Estate/TCN Worldwide

LevRose is proud to be the sole Phoenix affiliate of TCN Worldwide. Formed in 1989, TCN is a consortium of networked independent domestic and international commercial real estate firms, which provides for complete, integrated real estate solutions across the globe. With approximately $41.3 billion in annual transactions and over 180 MSF under management, TCN Worldwide ranks as one of the largest service providers in the industry. An extensive range of real estate services and resources, coupled with a personal commitment to exceed client expectations, is what has made TCN Worldwide a leader within the global commercial real estate industry. For more information visit levrose.com.

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NAI Horizon young professionals Victoria Filice, Andrew Warner earn honored CCIM designation

NAI Horizon young professionals Victoria Filice, Andrew Warner earn honored CCIM designation

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 25, 2022) – A pair of up-and-coming NAI Horizon professionals recently earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute.

The Central Arizona CCIM Chapter welcomed two designees from NAI Horizon, First Vice Presidents Victoria Filice, CCIM, and Andrew Warner, CCIM. Filice, who was recently promoted, is with the Nunez Self Storage Group. Warner is a member of the Manufactured Housing Group.

The “pinning” took place April 9 at the Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“Two years ago, we identified a handful of young professionals who exemplified the diversity of our brokerage coverage; shareholders in the company who represented the future of NAI Horizon. Andrew and Victoria were among that group,” said NAI Horizon CEO/Designated Broker Terry Martin-Denning. “We couldn’t be prouder of them. This now brings to five the number of professionals in the office that can say they have earned the designation of CCIM.”

Filice, the 2021 NAI Horizon Associate of the Year, works in collaboration with Executive Managing Director Denise Nunez, who possesses more than 30 years of self-storage expertise. The team helps owners with the acquisition and disposition of self-storage investment properties and site selection for new self-storage development opportunities.

Filice focuses on lead generation and market analysis. She earned a degree in professional photography from Brooks Institute and has several years of experience in real estate photography, including working for Google.

Warner was the 2017 NAI Horizon Associate of the Year. Along with his father, Executive Managing Director Russ Warner, the two have closed more than $80 million in mobile home park and RV park investment sales. Andrew Warner joined NAI Horizon in 2013 and had several years of sales experience prior to completion of his college education. He is a graduate of Arizona State University.

To earn the CCIM designation, commercial real estate professionals must complete more than 160 hours of case-study driven education covering topics such as interest-based negotiation, financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, investment analysis, and ethics in commercial investment real estate. Candidates must also compile a portfolio demonstrating the depth of their commercial real estate experience and pass a comprehensive examination.

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 located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, 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 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 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 and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.

NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate 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.

About CCIM Institute

CCIM Institute created the language of global real estate investment. Our courses and worldwide community deploy commercial real estate investment methodologies and tools that speed the pathway between opportunity, a go/no-go decision, and success for an asset, taught by instructors who are themselves industry leaders.

The organization, through its 50-plus chapters, continues to innovate best practices and elevate the commercial real estate professional through its core designation program to earn the CCIM pin — real estate’s most coveted credential — and its topical education courses offered through the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies. In addition, membership in CCIM includes the industry’s best technology and operational platform, allowing entrepreneurial and mid-sized businesses to compete with the largest multinational providers.

Almost 70 percent of designees hold the title of owner, partner, principal, or president, representing an exclusive worldwide referral network of 13,000 members in 30 countries. Ultimately, CCIM represents a larger vision of the commercial real estate provider, leveraging investment analysis, opinions of value, and underwriting to become a leader in sourcing capital, building a cash-flow vehicle, and ultimately creating value. Information at www.ccim.com.

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Earthworks Environmental announces promotion of 3 new Regional Managers as its compliance and consulting footprint grows to 24 U.S. markets

Earthworks Environmental announces promotion of 3 new Regional Managers as its compliance and consulting footprint grows to 24 U.S. markets

     GILBERT, ARIZ.  (April 21, 2022) – Continuing a trend of organic growth as its compliance and consulting footprint now reaches 24 markets, Earthworks Environmental is proud to announce five promotions, including three new Regional Managers.

Earthworks Environmental promoted Johnathan Clayton, Blake Curran, CPESC, and Matthew Trygg, to Regional Managers.

Clayton was formerly Lead Compliance Manager in Florida and will oversee Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Clayton joined Earthworks Environmental in 2018.

Curran was promoted from Lead Compliance Manager in Colorado. He will oversee Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Curran joined Earthworks Environmental in 2019.

Trygg was Lead Compliance Manager in Illinois and will oversee Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Trygg has been with Earthworks Environmental since 2018.

All three will lead the compliance managers in their respective markets as well as train new and existing employees to ensure the company continues to serve its clients.

“With our markets expanding so rapidly, this new level of management will ensure that Earthworks continues to run smoothly and precisely,” said company founder and CEO Cherie Koester.

Earthworks Environmental announced two additional promotions.

 

Kimberly Famiglietti

Kimberly Famiglietti was promoted from Compliance Manager in Texas to Business Development Manager. She is in charge of the business development and will collaborate with Koester in developing, establishing, and retaining long-term relationships with the company. Famiglietti has been with Earthworks for almost 2 years.

Braxton Gries was promoted from Senior Compliance Manager to Lead Compliance Manager. Gries will coordinate and manage his stormwater and dust regulations teams on all Metro Phoenix projects. He will manage the Arizona East Valley team of compliance managers. Gries has been with Earthworks since it was founded more than 7 years ago.

Braxton Gries

“Adding this much-needed layer of Regional Managers will help Earthworks Environmental with our exponential growth,” Koester said. “We need all hands on deck to keep up with our need for training, quality control, and maintenance of local relationships. We have no plans to slow down.”

The environmental consulting firm boasts 61 employees nationwide with work performed in 24 markets. Earthworks Environmental consults on more than 1,100 permits nationally.

Services provided include stormwater pollution prevention, dust control, and construction safety compliances. The firm primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial construction, and land-holding companies.

To learn more about Earthworks Environmental visit earthworksenv.com.

 

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NAI Horizon elevates 14 brokers in leadership roles, including 3 to Executive Managing Director

NAI Horizon elevates 14 brokers in leadership roles, including 3 to Executive Managing Director

    PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 21, 2022) – NAI Horizon is proud to announce it has elevated 14 brokerage professionals to new leadership roles, including promoting three industry experts to the title of Executive Managing Director.

The promotions honor and highlight each individual for their commitment and dedication to the success of the firm as the commercial real estate industry and the Arizona economy emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Denise Nunez, Isy Sonabend, and Russ Warner were promoted to Executive Managing Director. Matt Harper, CCIM, Laurel Lewis, and Mark Wilcke were promoted to Managing Director. Jeff Adams was promoted to Executive Vice President.

Nunez, who has been with NAI Horizon for 7 years, leads the Nunez Self Storage Group. She possesses more than 28 years of self-storage expertise and closed more than $140 million in deals in 2021. She was also the 2021 Top Producer at NAI Horizon and finished No. 77 among NAI Global’s top 125 agents for 2021.

Sonabend, an industrial expert, was No. 111 on the NAI Global list. Sonabend was No. 2 Top Producer for NAI Horizon in 2021 with one of his most significant deals of 2021, representing Carvana in the $25 million purchase of 148 acres in Surprise, Arizona.

Warner has been with NAI Horizon for almost 9 years and runs the Manufactured Housing Group. He is focused on the disposition of self-storage, RV park and mobile home park investment properties, as well as land suitable for the development of these property types.

“These well-deserved promotions reflect the continued growth in experience and titles for our agents in multiple specialties,” said NAI Horizon CEO/Designated Broker Terry Martin-Denning. “These promotions run the gamut from our experienced brokers to the young professionals with whom they work and mentor.”

Wilcke, Harper, Lewis, and Adams finished Nos. 3 through 6 among NAI Horizon’s 2021 Top Producers. Wilcke is an industrial and land specialist; Harper is a retail specialist; Lewis is an office specialist; and Adams is an industrial and land specialist.

Other promotions and their specialty:

  • To First Vice President: Victoria Filice, CCIM, self-storage; Kevin Higgins, office; Joan Krueger, office/retail/light industrial; and Christopher Lewis, industrial/land.
  • To Vice President: Dylan Whitwer, office.
  • To Associate: Drew Eisen, industrial; and Cole Neville, investment sales.

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 located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, 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 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 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 and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.

NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate 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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Woman-owned Wakeman Integrity represents landlord in 12-year lease for ABC Children’s Eye Specialists at Akos Medical Campus in Avondale

Woman-owned Wakeman Integrity represents landlord in 12-year lease for ABC Children’s Eye Specialists at Akos Medical Campus in Avondale

     PEORIA, ARIZ.  (April 18, 2022) – Wakeman Integrity, LLC, a woman-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm, represented the landlord in securing a long-term lease for ABC Children’s Eye Specialists at a highly sought-after, newly-opened medical office campus in Avondale, Arizona.

ABC Children’s Eye Specialists PC leased half of the second floor, a total of 12,229 SF, at Akos Medical Campus, 10825 W. McDowell Road in Avondale. The 12-year lease totals $4.73 million.

“Avondale and the entire West Valley are experiencing rapid commercial growth,” said Melynn Wakeman, Designated Broker/CEO with Wakeman Integrity. “Akos is thrilled to welcome ABC Children’s Eye Specialists to its campus as a long-term tenant.”

Akos Medical Campus is a Class A medical office building consisting of 68,000 SF. The first phase opened this year. The second phase of the medical campus is expected to open in Q3 2023.

Akos Medical Campus features contemporary architecture and design. Current tenants include Peak Heart & Vascular, one of the only multispecialty groups in the state, and an urgent care provider. Akos Medical Campus is developed by National Cardiovascular Management, which specializes in designing optimal healthcare environments.

Zdravko Manov with Gile Healthcare Real Estate represented ABC Children’s Eye Specialists.

Serving Phoenix and Mesa, ABC Children’s Eye Specialists provides eye care for infants, children, and teenagers. Services range from routine eye exams to care for ocular disease and acute eye conditions.

For more information about Wakeman Integrity, visit www.integrityRealty4U.com.

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NAI Horizon’s 2021 Top Producers list anchored by local market strength, NAI Global collaboration

NAI Horizon’s 2021 Top Producers list anchored by local market strength, NAI Global collaboration

  PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 14, 2022) – The success of NAI Horizon’s 2021 Top Producers is a direct result of the overall strength of the Phoenix market last year compared to other U.S. markets and its agents benefitting from referrals from other NAI offices across the country.

“The market expertise of our brokerage professionals is reflected in this impressive list of 2021 Top Producers,” said NAI Horizon CEO/Designated Broker Terry Martin-Denning said. “Between a robust commercial real estate market in Arizona and the collaboration with other NAI offices around the country, it was a great year for the Phoenix office.”

Executive Managing Director Denise Nunez continued her mastery of local and national self-storage investment sales in 2021 and finished atop NAI Horizon’s Top 10 Producer list for the second time in three years.

Nunez, who joined NAI Horizon in 2015, was also named among the top 125 NAI Global agents of 2021, finishing No. 77. Nunez, who leads the Nunez Self Storage Group, closed more than $140 million in self-storage deals in 2021. She was NAI Horizon’s Top Producer in 2019.

Executive Managing Director Isy Sonabend, an industrial expert, finished second among NAI Horizon’s Top 10 Producers. Sonabend also was among the top 125 NAI Global brokers, coming in at No. 111.

NAI Horizon’s broker ownership platform allows agents to benefit from both personal achievement and the success of the company while encouraging a collaborative culture. This platform prioritizes broker needs while offering global reach and resources.

The list of 2021 Top Producers reflects the success of the broker ownership platform and the overall positive trends in the Phoenix commercial real estate market with a range of specialties represented: investment sales, industrial, office, self-storage, land, and retail properties.

NAI Horizon’s 2021 Top Producers:

1. Denise Nunez, Investment Sales/Self Storage
2. Isy Sonabend, Industrial
3. Mark Wilcke, Industrial/Land
4. Matt Harper, CCIM, Retail
5. Laurel Lewis, Office
6. Jeff Adams, Industrial/Land
7. Lane Neville, Investment Sales/Land
8. Michael Myrick, CCIM, Office
9. Chris Gerow, Retail
10. Shelby Tworek, Retail

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 located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, 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 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 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 and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.

NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate 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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NAI Horizon assists IT firm in $1.2M disposition of industrial building, finds client pair of new spaces

NAI Horizon assists IT firm in $1.2M disposition of industrial building, finds client pair of new spaces

      PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 13, 2022) – NAI Horizon facilitated the sale of an IT firm’s industrial asset, then helped find the client a smaller warehouse and office space in a highly desirable uptown business plaza.

NAI Horizon Managing Director Laurel Lewis and Senior Vice President Rick Foss represented the seller, Aldante 1, LLC of Peoria, Arizona, in the $1.2 million disposition of its 8,800-SF industrial building at 2901 W. Clarendon in Phoenix. Mora REI LLC of Temecula, California, was the buyer.

Lewis then represented the tenant, Accram, Inc. (Aldante 1, LLC), in long-term leases at 2423 E. Peoria Ave. (industrial building, 1,400 SF) and at 7227 N. 16th St. (office, 2,945 SF), both in Phoenix.

The two leases totaled more than $427,000. The landlord at the Peoria Avenue property is Phoenix Gateway Partners and the landlord at the 16th Street office building – Pointe Business Plaza – is Bogle Family Realty LLLP.

“Selling the industrial building was a great return on investment for the client. It then provided the opportunity to find and lease a smaller warehouse space and office space with all the fixtures in an ideal location,” Lewis said. “Finding office space with furniture in uptown Phoenix, where the client wanted to be, put a nice finishing touch on these three transactions.”

Founded in 1981, Accram is a locally-owned technology solution provider. Accram provides information technology services. It offers cloud, IT consulting, remote monitoring, firewall and virus protection, data storage, printer, and structural cabling services. Accram serves customers in the U.S.

KC Smith with Gentry Real Estate represented the buyer in the sale of 2901 W. Clarendon. Kevin Higgins with NAI Horizon was the leasing agent for the long-term lease at Pointe Business Plaza.

 

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 located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, 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 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 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 and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.

NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate 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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