PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Feb. 19, 2024) – NAI Horizon has bolstered its retail practice by hiring Leah Motsinger as Senior Associate.

Motsinger specializes in retail leasing and sales and will work with NAI Horizon Managing Director | Retail, Matt Harper, CCIM. She has a multifaceted skill set and depth of knowledge working with both landlords and tenants. She will provide both landlord and tenant representation and be responsible for transaction management and developing new business relationships.

Motsinger has almost 30 years of experience in managing and leasing all types of commercial properties, with extensive experience in retail, industrial, and office buildings. She has served as a commercial property manager with several prominent firms in the Valley and as a commercial portfolio director.

She has extensive experience in lease administration, lease negotiations, property operations, financial oversight, due diligence for property acquisitions and dispositions, and client relations. During her career she has worked with both institutional and private clients and successfully completed thousands of lease renewal transactions on behalf of her landlord clients.

Her notable completed lease transactions include Starbucks, Pei Wei, Rubio’s, O’Reilly Auto Parts, UPS Store, Thomas Reprographics, Fox Restaurant Concepts, Pita Jungle, and others.

“We are excited to have Leah on our NAI team,” said NAI Horizon CEO, Terry Martin-Denning. “We have been looking for the right individual to join Matt Harper’s team. Leah is a great addition.”

A native of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Motsinger has held an Arizona real estate salesperson’s license since 1997 and obtained her Arizona Broker’s license in 2023. Away from the office she enjoys camping, artistic painting, jewelry making, and spending time with her family.

TUCSON, AZ (February 16, 2024) – D.R. Horton begins a new community to market, Senita Crossing, after acquiring 32 SFR lots from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group for $2,675,200 ($83,600 per finished lot).

The 32 lots are all 40’x110” in this 63-lot community. The transaction closed on February 13, 2024.

Senita Crossing is situated at the northeast corner of Alvernon and Benson Hwy, with easy access to I-10 and in close proximity to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. D.R. Horton is offering an array of thoughtfully designed 3- and 4-bedroom homes. Ranging from 1,200 sq. ft. to 2,200 sq. ft., these residences provide ample space and comfort for families of all sizes.

The Senita Crossing neighborhood combines the joys of Arizona living seamlessly with the convenience of nearby amenities. Prepare to embrace a new chapter in Senita Crossing, where D.R. Horton’s commitment to quality and community comes together beautifully.

Community amenities include a park, playground, and walking trails.

Schools nearby include Los Amigos Tech Academy (Grades K-6), Sierra School (Grades 2-8), and Sunnyside High School (Grades 9-12).

Contact DR Horton at 520.412.2204 for model home viewing and to speak with a sales agent.

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TEMPE, ARIZ. (Feb. 15, 2024) – Building things has always been a part of her life. So, it was only natural that after graduating with a civil engineering degree, Nicole Cuéllar would pursue a career in construction – and excel at it.

Cuéllar, who has developed an extensive construction background across service markets, has been named General Manager of construction management firm CG Schmidt’s Arizona office. Cuéllar is joined by Phoenix-native, Superintendent Darren Scott; and long-time Valley industry professional, Director of Business Development Nicole Snyder.

Cuéllar credits her relatives in Wisconsin for fueling her aptitude to build things.

“I have a whole garage full of tools that feed my creative side,” she said. “I credit my great-uncle and grandpa for introducing me to tools when I was young. They let me try every power tool in their shed as a kid and were always patient with me. My first project was building a wooden armoire for my dolls. I have kept a few of those early projects as reminders of where I started.”

As General Manager, Cuéllar will oversee CG Schmidt’s Arizona field and office operations. Cuéllar and her team will collaborate with building partners to grow their project portfolios by providing building expertise from concept through completion. She will also mentor staff to provide exceptional services to clients and subcontractors.

Cuéllar’s national construction experience includes corporate, industrial and custom projects and geographically extends from Washington DC to Los Angeles. She spent the first seven years of her career with Hensel Phelps as Lead Field Engineer, Estimator, and Project Engineer. After relocating back to the Midwest, she worked for Wisconsin’s only self-performing tilt wall contractor. Cuéllar joined CG Schmidt six years ago.

CG Schmidt opened its Arizona office in 2023. It offers clients a complete range of services from planning and development through close-out.

“No matter where a client is in the construction process, we have experienced professionals ready to guide them through it,” Cuéllar said.

CG Schmidt is led from its Milwaukee, Wisconsin headquarters by President Eric Schmidt, CEO & Chairman of the Board Rick Schmidt, and COO Mike Abuls.

“Nicole’s industry experience is unmatched,” said Eric Schmidt. “Nicole completely embodies the values of caring, accountability and excellence that we as a firm take pride in. She is an incredible leader, a steadfast partner, and she has my full confidence and admiration in establishing and growing CG Schmidt’s southwest construction services.”

Cuéllar is active in numerous industry groups including GPEC, Arizona Builder’s Alliance, NAIOP Arizona, and AZCREW.

A native of Hartford, Wisconsin, Cuéllar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also holds a certificate in construction management. Away from the office, Cuéllar is an outdoors enthusiast. Along with trail running in different state and national parks, she enjoys taking long walks with her boyfriend of 10 years and the couple’s two dogs.

CG Schmidt is located at 999 E. Playa del North Drive, Suite 110, in Tempe, Arizona. For more information call (602) 830-8460 or visit cgschmidt.com.