TUCSON, Ariz., (March 25, 2025) – Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America,  acquired 4.1 acres of prime real estate in the established master-planned community of Rocking K in Vail, AZ, from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group.

The deal, valued at just over $3.7 million ($124,695 per lot), closed on Tuesday, Mar. 18, and includes 30 finished homesites in the new neighborhood, Oasis at Rocking K. This is the first of 204 lots being acquired at Rocking K by Mattamy Homes.

Oasis at Rocking K will feature 30 single-family homes, with homebuyers being able to select from three new floorplans, designed to meet the needs of families and retirees. Mattamy’s neighborhood will include pocket parks and is strategically located near various amenities, making it an attractive and inviting option for buyers.

Residents of Oasis at Rocking K will enjoy proximity to Diamond Community Park, which offers a splash pad, shaded play structures, a multi-purpose field, pickleball and basketball courts, and an event space. Additionally, the area boasts excellent outdoor recreational opportunities with nearby biking, hiking, and walking trails, including the Loop, Saguaro National Park East, and the Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Path. The highly acclaimed Vail Unified School District also serves the community, with the new Saguaro Creek K-8 school opening in Summer 2025.

“We are excited to expand our offerings in the Vail market with Oasis at Rocking K,” said Anjela Salyer, President of Mattamy’s Tucson Division. “This community offers a perfect blend of modern living and natural beauty, with access to top-rated schools and a variety of recreational activities. We are confident it will be a highly desirable community for first-time homebuyers, families and retirees alike.”

Groundbreaking for Oasis at Rocking K is scheduled for Spring 2025, with the model home expected to be available for viewing at that time. The community is anticipated to open for sale in Summer 2025.

Will White and John Carroll of Land Advisors Organization handled the transaction.

For more information about Oasis at Rocking K and other Mattamy Homes communities, please visit https://mattamyhomes.com/arizona/tucson.

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TUCSON, ARIZONA, (March 24, 2025)  — Highlighted this week is a new industrial lease to Huck International at Butterfield Corporate Plaza, 3708 E. Columbia St. in Tucson, handled by Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR and Josh Feldman with Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago.

The following leases were reported to Real Estate Daily News from March 17-21, 2025.

INDUSTRIAL – BUTTERFIELD CORPORATE PLAZA, TUCSON, 85714 – South Submarket
Huck International, Inc. leased 12,039 square feet of industrial space at Butterfield Corporate Plaza, 3708 E. Columbia St., Suite 110 in Tucson, from H&A Realty, LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR and Josh Feldman with Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago, represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – 201 E 37^TH STREET, TUCSON, 85713 – South Submarket
UMP Technologies Inc. leased 11,340 square feet of industrial space at 201 E 37th St. in Tucson from Tin Cup Properties, LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, Jesse Blum, SIOR, Principal, and Alex Demeroutis, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – CAMPBELL VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, TUCSON, 85719 – Central Submarket
HH Venture LLC dba the District Bites n Brews leased 5,760 square feet of retail space at Campbell Village Shopping Center, 3025 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 121 in Tucson, from Foothills Business Ventures. Rob Tomlinson, Principal, Retail Specialist, and Jason Shaltiel, Office Specialist, with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord. Glenn Patching with YMT Realty LLC represented the tenant.

RETAIL – CROSSROADS FESTIVAL, TUCSON, 85712 – Northeast Submarket
Larsen Baker is pleased to announce that Body Central has leased the 4,940-square-foot retail shop space at Crossroads Festival, 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, represented the landlord, and Daulton Hoelbl with Lee & Associates represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – CLAIREMONT PLAZA, TUCSON, 85710 – East Submarket
MKM Foods, LLC leased 1,240 square feet of industrial space at Clairemont Plaza, 1664 S. Research Loop, Suite 226 in Tucson, from Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – PLAZA SONORA SHOPPING CENTER, TUCSON, 85741 – Northwest Submarket
Fletcher Home Improvement, LLC, dba Fletcher Roofing, leased 1,200 square feet at Plaza Sonora Shopping Center, 2840 W. Ina.  Ryan Wayne Shirley with NAI Horizon handled this transaction.

OFFICE – BROADWAY MIDTOWN PLAZA, TUCSON, 85716 – Central Submarket
Arturo Tarango & Victor Alvarez dba SCLPTr Studio leased 1,020 square feet of office space at Broadway Midtown Plaza, 2536 E. Broadway Blvd., in Tucson from LLJ Holdings LLLP. Molly Mary Gilbert and Ryan McGregor, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RENEWALS

INDUSTRIAL – RUTHRAUFF COMMERCE CENTER, TUCSON, 85705 – Central Submarket
The D. M. Caldwell Corporation renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 3,300 square feet of industrial space at Ruthrauff Commerce Center, 2450 W. Ruthrauff Rd., Suite 110 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – MIDPOINT BUSINESS PLAZA, TUCSON, 85711 – East Submarket
MJNailz LLC renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 2,147 square feet of industrial space at Midpoint Business Plaza, 1835 S. Alvernon Way, Suite 202 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – TOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS PARK, TUCSON, 85711 – East Submarket
Plumber Kings LLC renewed and expanded their lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 1,963 square feet of industrial space, at Town Central Business Park, 4901-5069 E. 29th St., Suite 5025 E 29th St in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – MIDPOINT BUSINESS PLAZA, TUCSON, 85711 – East Submarket
G and G Janco Enterprises, LLC renewed and expanded its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 1,720 square feet of industrial space at Midpoint Business Plaza, 1801 S. Alvernon Way, Suite 103 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – EXCHANGE PLACE, TUCSON, 85705 – Central Submarket
Zimmer US, Inc. renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 1,599 square feet of industrial space at Exchange Place (Bldg. A), 1870 W. Prince Rd. (Suites 1-10), Suite A-1 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord. Mike Kane and Nick Drehs with Colliers represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – MIDWAY BUSINESS PARK, TUCSON, 85712 – Northeast Submarket
Professional Engineering & Technology, Inc. renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 1,552 square feet of industrial space, at Midway Business Park (Suites 1-21), 4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 20 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – MIDWAY BUSINESS PARK, TUCSON, 85712 – Northeast Submarket
Joshua Lane Barraza renewed their lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 1,200 square feet of industrial space, at Midway Business Park (Suites 22, 23, 35-55), 4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 47 in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

OFFICE – INA CORPORATE CENTER, TUCSON, 85741 – Northwest Submarket
Adria E. Coleman & Todd W. Puglisi dba Adria Colemen Agency renewed its lease with CALDOR Investments of Arizona, LLC for 1,043 square feet of office space at Ina Corporate Center, 3275 W. Ina Rd., Suite 113 in Tucson. Thomas J. Nieman, Principal, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

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TUCSON, AZ (March 24, 2025) — The April Retail Trend Report is out! The retail industry stands at the threshold of a profound transformation. Rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer expectations are driving unprecedented change and making it imperative for both established brands and emerging players to stay ahead of the curve.

Picture stepping into a store where personalized recommendations welcome you, intelligent systems seamlessly manage inventory, and your shopping experience flows effortlessly across multiple platforms as you check out with cryptocurrency. This isn’t a vision of a distant future—it’s the reality unfolding now. The intersection of technology and consumer behavior is reshaping how retailers operate and connect with their customers.

To succeed in this fast-evolving landscape, retailers must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge technologies, prioritize sustainability, and rethink customer engagement strategies. Let’s explore the key trends shaping retail’s future through our industry experts’ insights.

Curt Woody, the Town of Marana’s Director of Economics, remains optimistic about Marana’s retail outlook in Northwest Marna is Still Wide Open for Opportunity emphasizing that Northwest Marana is still ripe with opportunities. He provides the latest updates on the town’s growth plans and future developments.

In An Update on the Tucson Retail Market, MAI appraiser Andres Rubal discusses market trends and highlights a 33-basis-point increase in cap rates compared to last year.

In her annual Tucson Big Box Retail Report: Year-End 2024, Nancy McClure of CBRE reveals that Tucson now has 1.67 million square feet of big box space vacant — surpassing pandemic-era vacancy levels—with more closures anticipated due to national retailer bankruptcies.

Transformation: The Decline and Rise of the Suburban Shopping Mall explores the ongoing de-malling trend across the area. Rob Tomlinson of Picor highlights how these properties offer prime opportunities for reimagining and reinventing retail spaces.

Serving up Growth: The Phoenix Restaurant Market is Booming by Charles Skaggs, Sr VP with Western Retail Advisors, shares staggering insights into the rapid transformation of restaurant concepts across Phoenix.

Special guest writer, Pamela Giss, Principal at Launch Development Finance Advisors makes a compelling case In Defense of Community Facilities Districts and Revitalization Districts: Why Public Finance for Private Development is More Important Than Ever.

Barbi Reuter, CEO of Picor, recently presented to ULI on the office market, and I couldn’t wait for our Office Trends issue to share the highlights. Now available: A Tale of Market Contrasts: The Arizona Office Story Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All.

We wrap up this issue of Retail Trends with a look at the Top 5 Shopping Center Sales of 2024 and a preview of some exciting New Retail Coming Soon!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this Trend Report—we couldn’t do it without you!

As always, we appreciate the Trend Report team: Patti van Leer, Michael Rossmann, Melissa Vucijevic, and Jack Paddock.

Stay tuned—work is already underway for our next highly anticipated May “Industrial Trends” issue!

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Karen Schutte, Editor