Arizona

ViaWest Group Receives $35.5M Construction Financing for Converge Logistics Center in Phoenix

by Amy Works March 16, 2022

PHOENIX — ViaWest Group and its institutional capital partner have received $35.5 million in construction financing for the ground-up construction of Converge Logistics Center, a three-building speculative logistics center located at 15175 S. 50th St. in Phoenix. Situated on 28.6 acres, Converge Logistics Center will feature approximately 500,000 square feet of Class A rentable industrial space. The individual buildings will range from 140,000 square feet to 210,000 square feet and may be leased to a single tenant or are divisible to 23,500 square feet for multi-tenant use. The buildings will feature 32-foot clear heights, a combination of dock-high and grade-level doors and office suites at the front. Construction on all three buildings began in January, with completion slated for fourth-quarter 2022. The borrowers control the lot through a ground lease with Kyrene Elementary School District. Mike Walker and Brad Zampa of CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured Finance group arranged the nonrecourse, floating-rate loan, which has a three-year term with two extension options. A regional bank headquartered in the southern United States provided the capital.

March 16, 2022

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Berkadia Arranges $35.7M in Acquisition Financing for The Rev Multifamily Community in Tempe

by Amy Works March 15, 2022

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of The Rev, a garden-style apartment property in Tempe. Washington-based Securities Properties sold the asset to Western Wealth Capital for an undisclosed price. Dan Cheyne, Ric Holway and Mark Forrester of Berkadia Phoenix represented the seller in the transaction. Andy Hill of Berkadia Austin secured $35.7 million in acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer. Benefit Street provided the bridge loan, which features future funding to facilitate completion of upgrades to the property. Located at 3409 S. Rural Road, The Rev features 172 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Community amenities include an oversized swimming pool, heated spa, standalone leasing center, resident lounge, business center, fitness center, locker room and large courtyards.

March 15, 2022

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Kentwood Ventures Receives $22.7M in Construction Financing for Spec Industrial Development in Arizona

by Amy Works March 15, 2022

BUCKEYE, ARIZ. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $22.7 million in construction financing for the development of Verrado – 10 Industrial, two industrial facilities in Buckeye. The borrower is Kentwood Ventures. Situated on 18.7 acres, Verrado – 10 Industrial will total 249,600 square feet of speculative industrial, distribution, R&D and light manufacturing space. The facilities will feature rear-load configuration, 28-foot clear heights, 32 drive-in doors and ample parking. Completion is slated for March 2023. Jason Carlos, Jarrod Howard and Joe Torkelson of JLL Capital Markets Debt Placement placed the five-year, floating-rate construction loan with CIBC Bank USA.

March 15, 2022

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SB Real Estate Purchases Cantamar Apartments in Glendale for $58.1M

by Amy Works March 10, 2022

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — SB Real Estate Partners has purchased Cantamar Apartments, a garden-style multifamily community located at 16630 N. 43rd Ave. Glendale, for $58.1 million. The buyer will rebrand the 180-unit asset as Portola On Bell. Built in 1988, the community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans averaging 1,086 square feet, with washers/dryers, nine-foot ceilings and balconies. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center and resident clubhouse with a business center. SB Real Estate is planning a $4 million capital improvement program to enhance the property’s curb appeal, common area amenities and unit interiors.

March 10, 2022

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Avison Young Negotiates $54.5M Sale of Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Hotel in North Scottsdale

by Amy Works March 10, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Avison Young has brokered the sale of Hyatt Place/Hyatt House, a dual-flagged select-service and extended-stay hotel in Scottsdale. A joint venture between Gardner Batt and private investors sold the asset to a joint venture between KKR and Riller Capital for $54.5 million. Located at 18513 N. Scottsdale Road, the property features 229 guest rooms, an onsite restaurant, bar area, breakfast area, business center, meeting space, fitness center, heated outdoor pool and hotel-wide Wi-Fi. The nine-story property opened in March 2021. Jay Maddox, Keith Thompson, Andrew Broad and David Genovese of Avison Young represented the seller in the transaction.

March 10, 2022

Acquisitions Arizona Industrial Western

Stos Partners Acquires 28,520 SF Industrial Building in Phoenix for $4.4M

by Amy Works March 10, 2022

PHOENIX — Stos Partners, in partnership with a high-net-worthy family office, has purchased an industrial property located at 2757 E. Chambers St. in Phoenix for $4.4 million in an off-market transaction. At the time of acquisition, the 28,520-square-foot building had a short-term tenant in place. David Wilson and Carter Wilson of DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services represented the buyer in the deal.

March 10, 2022

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Lincoln Property Breaks Ground on 2.5 MSF Park303 Phase II Industrial Project in Glendale, Arizona

by Amy Works March 9, 2022

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — LPC Desert West, the Southwest arm of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co., has broken ground on Phase II of Park303 in Glendale. Totaling nearly 2.5 million square feet, the second phase will feature three industrial buildings fronting Loop 303. Park303 Phase II includes Building A, totaling 629,835 square feet on 38 acres; Building B, totaling 483,300 square feet on 30 acres; and Building C, totaling 1.2 million square feet on 72 acres. Similar to Park303 Phase I, Buildings A and B are designed to quickly convert from two stand-alone buildings into one 1.2 million-square-foot facility, with 104,052 square feet of infill space, to meet the needs of a major single user. Phase II buildings will feature 40-foot clear heights, touchless technology throughout, 25-foot glass entries, 3,000 amps of power and seven-foot slabs over four inches of crushed rock a steel. Additionally, a shear bracing will allow for highly modern, automated racking and picking equipment. The buildings will include five-foot by 10-foot clerestory windows on all elevations. The second phase will also feature 430 dock doors, 778 trailer stalls and more than 1,556 parking stalls, as well as a basketball/pickleball court, barbecue station, shaded outdoor eating area and employee …

March 9, 2022

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KeyBank Arranges $191M Refinancing for Five-Property Wasatch Group Multifamily Portfolio

by Amy Works March 9, 2022

LOGAN, UTAH — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged $191 million in life company loans for the Wasatch Group, a fully integrated real estate development, construction, property management and guaranty capital company based in Logan. The loans will refinance debt on five apartment communities across the Rocky Mountains and Western United States. The portfolio comprises 1,398 units in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah. Brian Caudel, Mike Keach, Greg Halvorson and Jack Tidrick of KeyBank structured the financing, which includes loans with seven-year, full-term interest-only structures and a 2.62 percent interest rate.

March 9, 2022

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BJ’s Restaurants Plans 7,600 SF Location in Goodyear, Arizona

by Amy Works March 8, 2022

GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — BJ’s Restaurants Inc. has purchased land to develop a BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse near Civic Square at GSQ, a new city hall, library and community gathering spot in Goodyear. Located on a three-acre site at the northeast corner of North 150th Drive and West McDowell Road, the family-friendly restaurant is slated to open in late 2022. Totaling more than 7,600 square feet, the new BJ’s interior will seat approximately 250 guests, with more seating at the patio and round bar. The restaurant plans to hire approximately 160 team members. BJ’s operates seven breweries in five states and offers 11 beers and ciders on tap.

March 8, 2022

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Job Gains, Visitors Returning Jolt Retail Consumption in Phoenix, While Growth Projections Buoy Investor Sentiment

by Jeff Shaw March 7, 2022

By Ryan Sarbinoff, First Vice President, Regional Manager, Marcus & Millichap Retail metrics in the Valley have soundly improved after enduring some turbulence during the health crisis. Through the first nine months of 2021, net absorption totaled roughly 1.6 million square feet, putting the market on a trajectory to record its highest annual count since 2017. More than half of that absorption was logged between July and September, indicating that momentum is building. Phoenix retail market is in a much stronger position heading into 2022 Several factors are driving the uptick in retail space demand. Metro employment surpassed the pre- pandemic peak by August 2021, spearheading consumers’ ability to spend. At the same time, more seasonal residents are returning to the Valley after many chose not to travel in 2020, while tourism is also progressing. According to the City of Phoenix Aviation Department, passenger counts at local airports increased by 67 percent year-to-date through September relative to the same period last year. All these underlying forces benefit retail spending, and ultimately fuel tenant demand. Longer-term outlook is robust, piloted by growth trends Phoenix is expanding at a swift pace, with the metro’s favorable climate, quality of life and job availability attracting new residents. From the beginning of …

March 7, 2022

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