GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Bradford Allen’s investment arm has purchased Aloft Glendale at Westgate, a hotel located at 6920 N. 93rd Ave. in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. Terms of the transaction were not released. The 100-room hotel features an outdoor splash pool, Re:charge fitness center, gift shop, convenience store, meeting spaces, social lounge and the WXYZ bar featuring a full menu, signature cocktails and live music. Bill Murney of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, HCW Hospitality & Development, in the transaction. The acquisition marks the Bradford Allen’s second purchase in the Westgate Entertainment District, joining nearby TownePlace Suites Glendale, an extended-stay hotel purchased in late 2022.
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CHANDLER, ARIZ. — LNR Partners has completed the sale of Sun Village Fair, a shopping center in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, to Arizona Partners (AZP) for $12.5 million. Situated on 20.46 acres at Alma School and Warner roads, Sun Village Fair consists of 189,022 square feet of existing retail space and six acres of slated for pad development. The redevelopment of the property will be aided by existing tenants, Walmart, First Bank and Wendy’s, that are still operating within the development but were not included in the sale. Darren Tappen, Nathan Thinnes, Peter Beauchamp, Trask Switzenberg and Matthew Ault of Kidder Mathews, along with Trevor Koskovich of Northmarq and Brett Rinehart of Land Advisors, represented the seller in the deal.
— By Kyle Seeger, Vice President, JLL — Like office markets across the U.S., Phoenix continues to navigate its post-pandemic “normal.” But with red-hot population growth, a comparatively low cost of doing business, a dynamic office inventory and a stellar quality of life, it also remains a prime contender for new office locations, relocations and expansions. Metro Phoenix’s overall office vacancy rate had ticked up slightly to 25.6 percent at the close of 2023. Average annual rent growth had decelerated moderately to 0.8 percent year over year, but remained positive. The overall direct asking rent had stabilized at just over $29 per square foot. Although negative absorption remained markedly high at more than 3.5 million square feet through 2023, there was less quarterly loss in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter. Amid all of this, Phoenix’s cost and demographic advantages — along with its ample inventory — pushed leasing momentum forward. In some cases, it even created positive net absorption, such as in prime office corridors and in newer, highly amenitized Class A projects. The Grove, a 180,000-square-foot, Class AA office building in the Camelback Corridor, is a prime example of this. Within 16 months of its mid-2021 …
MDC Realty Advisors, Mancal Properties Receive $12.5M Acquisition Loan for Warehouse in Phoenix
by Amy Works
PHOENIX — MDC Realty Advisors and Mancal Properties have received $12.5 million in acquisition financing for the purchase of 2632 E. Chambers St., an industrial warehouse in Phoenix. The 114,907-square-foot asset features 28-foot clear heights, six dock doors, six drive-in doors and 131 parking spaces. The current tenant inked a long-term lease as part of the transaction and will continue its longstanding history at the property, which is situated in the Sky Harbor Airport market. Will Haass and Eric Tupler of JLL Capital Markets secured the interest-only, fixed-rate loan from a correspondent insurance company for the borrower.
PHOENIX — California-based IDEAL Capital Group has acquired Sentio, a multifamily property in North Phoenix, from Hines for $108 million. Completed in 2023, Sentio features 325 open-concept floorplans with top-of-market unit interiors. The Class A property offers smart-home technology; energy-efficient appliances and window treatments; sustainability-focused construction; high-end finishes; interconnected, resident-centric amenity spaces; and walking paths. Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean Cunningham and Austin Greon of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Trevor Breaux, Troy Tegeler and Ryan Greer of CBRE Debt & Structured Finance arranged financing for the buyer.
PHOENIX — Canada-based MDC Realty Advisors has purchased an industrial property located at 2632 E. Chambers St. in Phoenix. American Refrigerator Supplies sold the asset for $24.3 million. In conjunction with the acquisition, the seller signed a long-term lease for the Class A facility. Situated on seven acres, the 114,907-square-foot building features 28-foot clear heights, 30,500 square feet of office space and immediate access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, SR-143 and Interstate 10. Phil Haenel, Will Strong, Foster Bundy and Katie Rapine of Cushman & Wakefield’s private capital group represented the buyer and seller in the deal.
— By John Kobierowski, President/CEO, ABI Multifamily — Phoenix has experienced a surge in population due to its favorable climate, affordable cost of living and thriving job market. Since 2012, Phoenix has seen an average of 1.6 percent in population growth per year versus an annual U.S. average of 0.6 percent. The city’s allure is particularly strong among young professionals drawn to its continued job growth and retirees seeking sunny skies. This rising demand has translated into increased rental rates and occupancy levels over time, making the Phoenix market highly appealing to investors seeking stable and profitable ventures To meet the rising demand for multifamily housing, developers have ramped up construction activities in Phoenix. There are 40,459 new construction projects planned for 50-plus-unit construction. The market has also witnessed an escalation in the number of new projects — 28,841, according to Yardi). These include luxury apartments, mixed-use developments and affordable housing options. These projects not only cater to professionals, but target Millennials and members of Generation Z, who are increasingly gravitating toward rental properties. However, ABI Multifamily outlook sees a substantial drop-off in completions starting at the end of 2024 through 2025 as a result of increased pricing in materials, …
Peak Development, Hungry Investments Acquire 5.5-Acre Retail Development Site in Chandler, Arizona
by Amy Works
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Peak Development Partners, along with Kristian Cotta of Hungry Investments, has purchased a 5.5-acre land parcel at the corner of Chandler Boulevard and Cooper Road in Chandler. NGAI Family Trust sold the property for an undisclosed price. The buyers plan to break ground on multiple retail pads on the site in fourth-quarter 2024. The pads are slated to open by first-quarter 2025. Brian Gast of Velocity Retail Group is handling leasing of the pads. Phil Bramsen of SanTan Commercial Advisors represented the buyers, while Mike Sutton of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the deal.
PHOENIX — ABI Multifamily has arranged the acquisition of a multifamily property located at 1525 W. Indian School Road in Phoenix. The asset traded for $2.4 million, or $136,111 per unit. Both the undisclosed buyer and seller are based in Arizona. Built in 1959, the two-story property features 18 apartments in a mix of four studio units, eight one-bedroom/one-bath units and six two-bedroom/one-bath units. The asset also offers parking for each unit and an on-site laundry facility. Andrew Arambula, Tom Palestina and Bryce Neagle of ABI Multifamily represented the buyer in the deal.
PHOENIX — Orange County, Calif.-based Red Mountain Group has completed the sale of a shopping center in Phoenix to North Creek LLC for $1.6 million. At the time of sale, the 5,587-square-foot property was fully occupied by four tenants. The asset is located at 12831-12839 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. Jonathan Selznick of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the deal.