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MicroVention Leases Space at the Summit Office Campus in Aliso Viejo

by Nellie Day June 9, 2015

ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. – MicroVention has leased a 205,000-square-foot office building within the Summit Office Campus in Aliso Viejo. Construction is scheduled to commence on the four-story building this summer. The global neurovascular company will relocate its world headquarters to the site in the first half of 2017. MicroVention will invest about $100 million into the new facility. This will include an innovation/research and development center for MicroVention, as well as for its subsidiary, Terumo. Parker Properties will develop the project on behalf of MicroVention. It will be designed by Ware Malcomb Architects. The company was represented by Jeff Cannon of Savills Studley. The landlord, Parker Properties, was represented by CBRE’s Carol Trapani. HFF acted as the capital markets advisor representing Parker Properties.

June 9, 2015

Arizona Retail Western

Long Wong’s Restaurant Adding New Location in North Phoenix

by Nellie Day June 9, 2015

PHOENIX – Long Wong’s Restaurant is adding a new location in North Phoenix. The 2,200-square-foot outpost will be located at the southwest corner of Cave Creek Road and Bell Road. The landlord was represented by Stan Sanchez and Justin Rihs.

June 9, 2015

Arizona Industrial Western

American Solar Electric Leases Space in Tempe

by Nellie Day June 9, 2015

TEMPE, ARIZ. – American Solar Electric has leased 18,800 square feet of industrial space in Tempe. The space is located at 1230 W. 23rd Street. The residential solar system and roofing services company consolidated offices into the property. The building features ground-floor and mezzanine office space, warehouse space and a fenced yard. American Solar was represented by Rod Beach of CRESA. The landlord, Bishop Family Trust Dated 1995, was represented by DTZ’s Kent Hanson.

June 9, 2015

Colorado Market Reports Retail Western Western Market Reports

Investor Demand Outpaces Retail Property Listings in Booming Denver Metro

by Nellie Day June 9, 2015

A booming Denver economy has strengthened the local real estate market, creating strong demand across all property sectors, including multifamily, housing, office and retail. The wealth effect stemming from robust employment and rising home values will specifically drive retail sales in the Denver metro this year. A thriving retail market will attract new tenants to the metro, and facilitate healthy rent growth. Employers will continue to expand in the metro, pushing total employment to a new high and drawing additional residents to the metro. Hiring will expand 3.3 percent this year as employers are expected to add 45,000 total workers to payrolls. Metro Denver has also attracted high-wage earners. For instance, Lockheed unveiled plans to add 850 high-paying jobs at its Jefferson County facility over the next few years. Meanwhile, rising housing demand has lifted the median price of an existing home nearly 60 percent over the past six years. This has caused Denver to become one of the most expensive non-coastal housing markets in the nation. High home values will positively affect how homeowners feel about their ﬁnancial situation, encouraging retail spending. Retail construction will slow this year as many developers focus on redevelopment projects like the Southwest Plaza …

June 9, 2015

Arizona Multifamily Western

The Place at Tierra Rica Apartments in Tucson Sells for $14.3M

by Nellie Day June 8, 2015

TUCSON, ARIZ. – The Place at Tierra Rica, a 288-unit apartment complex in Tucson, has sold to Aspen Square for $14.3 million. The community is located at 3201 and 3225 West Ina Road. It was built in 1988. The seller was MC Companies. The sale was executed by Art and Clint Wadlund of Berkadia.

June 8, 2015

Colorado Hospitality Western

WoodSpring Suites to Develop Six New Hotels in Denver

by Nellie Day June 8, 2015

DENVER — WoodSpring Suites has announced its plan to open six new hotels in the Denver area over the next four years. The company has partnered with Pure Strike Development LP and CAMTOD Group on the agreement. Value Place was rebranded as WoodSpring Suites this past April. This development agreement will grow the brand to a total of 15 properties throughout Colorado. The group’s first hotel in the Denver area will be located in Centennial. It is scheduled to break ground next March. Once completed, the hotel will feature amenities like in-room kitchens, free high-speed internet and guest laundry facilities. The extended-stay hotel brand also recently announced its newest addition, WoodSpring Suites Signature, which is “designed to appeal to less price sensitive guests,” according to the company. WoodSpring Suites is focused on strategic expansion across the U.S. through corporate- and franchise-owned development. The company expects to break ground on 30 additional properties by the end of the year. Expansion plans through 2017 include the addition of corporate and franchised properties in major metropolitan markets like Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Ore., Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Miami and Minneapolis.

June 8, 2015

California Loans Western

Ziegler Arranges $52M Financing for American Baptist Homes of the West

by Nellie Day June 8, 2015

PLEASANTON, CALIF. — Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, has arranged $52 million in financing for American Baptist Homes of the West (ABHOW). Founded in 1949 as Pilgrim Haven Home Corp., ABHOW owns and operates seven continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in California. The company also manages four affiliated CCRCs. Proceeds of the bonds will be used to refund 2006 bonds, reimburse the company for $11 million in prior capital expenditures, and fund $9 million in new projects.

June 8, 2015

California Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Integral Senior Living to Manage New Community Kingston Bay in California

by Nellie Day June 8, 2015

FRESNO, Calif. — Integral Senior Living (ISL), a seniors housing operator based in Carlsbad, will manage Kingston Bay Senior Living in Fresno, which recently started construction. ISL expects the community to open in spring of 2016. Quiring General, a seniors housing-focused construction company headquartered in Fresno, is building Kingston Bay. Sitting on four acres, the 86,467-square-foot community will have 107 units, which will consist of 61 one-bedroom and 22 bedroom assisted living apartment homes, as well as 24 memory care residences. This senior living community will provide an active and healthy lifestyle while promoting independence and upholding the dignity of the residents.

June 8, 2015

California Retail Western

San Diego Retail Property Sells for $3.8M

by Nellie Day June 8, 2015

SAN DIEGO – A 7,125-square-foot retail property in San Diego has sold to CITYWEST LLC for $3.8 million. The property is located at 142 University Ave. in the Hillcrest submarket. The space is fully leased to Fiesta Cantina, Charisma Cucina Italiana, Mess Royale, Cody’s Home + Gift, Detour Salon and 142 Beauty Spot. It was built in 1989. CITYWEST was represented by Richard Lebert and Matt Zimsky of Colliers International. The seller, 142 DMW Group LLC, was represented by Mark McEwen of the same firm.

June 8, 2015

California Multifamily Western

Kennedy Wilson Buys Majority Interest in Western-Based Apartment Portfolio

by Nellie Day June 5, 2015

LOS ANGELES — Kennedy Wilson has purchased a majority interest in Vintage Housing Holdings (VHH), which owns certain interests in a Western-based multifamily portfolio. The real estate investment and services company acquired a 61 percent equity ownership in VHH for $78 million, giving this portfolio a valuation of about $486 million. The portfolio contains 30 multifamily properties with a total of 5,485 units throughout the West. The properties are primarily located in Washington (3,796 units), California (756 units) and Nevada (544 units). The units were built, on average, in 2006. The portfolio has produced net operating income of about $12 million, year to date, as of April 31, 2015, according to Kennedy Wilson. The firm now maintains a portfolio of more than 25,000 multifamily units, including more than 9,000 units in the State of Washington. VHH, the portfolio’s developer and manager, will maintain a 39 percent equity interest. It will also continue to manage the portfolio.

June 5, 2015

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