PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NAI Horizon represented the landlord in a long-term lease for a blood plasma collection center at Red Mountain Plaza in Mesa.

NAI Horizon Vice President Matt Harper, CCIM, and Associate Michael Gaida represented Red Mountain Asset Fund I, LLC, of Santa Ana, California, in the long-term lease totaling $1.746 million.

The tenant, Octapharma Plasma, Inc. of Charlotte, N.C., will occupy 14,000-sqaure-feet at Red Mountain Plaza, 9124 E. Apache Trail in Mesa.

“This end cap is a former Fresh & Easy space and the landlord was extremely pleased with the negotiations and closing of the deal,” Harper said. “Other than a couple of land PAD opportunities, this retail center is 100 percent leased.”

Red Mountain Plaza is located on NEC of the Loop 202 and Apache Trail in Mesa. Major retailers in the center include Burger King, Dollar Tree, Rent-A-Center and O’Reilly Auto Parts.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NAI Horizon’s success in 2018 was highlighted by national recognition, continued growth and a record $357 million in total transactions.

The firm received the NAI Global President’s Award in recognition of its leadership, teamwork, and performance at the NAI Global’s international convention in Austin, Texas.

Terry Martin-Denning, NAI Horizon’s CEO/Designated Broker, was also named to the NAI Global Leadership Board.

These accolades emphasize NAI Horizon’s commitment to continual growth in all facets of the company to best serve existing and future clients.

“I’m proud of our NAI team and the overall achievements of our firm,” Martin-Denning said. “Our recruitment and growth strategies are rooted in our current company culture and intentional focus on our vision for long-term success.”

In 2018 five new agents were hired in the Phoenix office: Joan Krueger, office/Industrial; Lori Kahn, office; Mike Kumelski, retail; Jay Olson, industrial; and Victoria Filice, investment sales. These new hires bring an additional level of

experience, market knowledge and skillsets that align with the short and long-range goals of the company.

NAI Horizon’s broker ownership platform allows agents to benefit from both personal achievement and success of the company as a whole while encouraging a collaborative culture. This platform prioritizes broker needs while offering global reach and resources.

The list of 2018 Top Producers reflected the success of the broker ownership platform and the overall positive trends in the Phoenix commercial real estate market with a range of specialties represented: investment sales, industrial, office and retail.

NAI Horizon’s 2018 Top Producers:

1. Denise Nunez, Investment Sales (self storage);

2. Mark Wilcke, Industrial;

3. Chris Gerow, Retail;

4. Shelby Tworek, Retail;

5. Tyler Smith, Office;

6. Laurel Lewis, Office;

7. Lane Neville, Investment Sales;

8. Barbara Lloyd, Investment Sales;

9. Matt Harper, CCIM, Retail;

10. Gabe Ortega, Retail.

NAI Horizon 2018 highlights:

• ·         NAI Horizon’s retail team of Senior Vice Presidents Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Associate Patrick Anthon negotiated the most transactions by a team. This included long-term leases totaling more than $23 million for Planet Fitness locations throughout the Valley.

• ·        Matt Harper, CCIM, who was recently promoted to Vice President, closed the most transactions by an individual. Harper was also elected secretary/treasurer for the Central Arizona chapter of CCIM.

• ·         Denise Nunez brokered the largest sale, $24.4 million for self-storage properties in California.

• ·         Laurel Lewis recorded the largest lease, $10.6 million at 8300 E. Raintree in Scottsdale.

Deseo offers estate-sized homesites with RV garage options

PEORIA, Ariz.– Maracay is debuting Deseo with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 27. Located at 77^th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, the new home community is comprised of 94 homesites that offer RV garage, accessory garage and casita options on select homesites.

The April 27 grand opening event will include a neighborhood gathering at the community from 12-3 p.m. Home shoppers are invited to enjoy a catered, grilled lunch and refreshments, tour the new model homes, and visit with Maracay’s New Home Advisors to learn more about the neighborhood and its amenities.

Tucked away and surrounded by beautiful, natural desert landscape with direct access to the 13-mile New River Trail, Deseo places residents only a short drive away from Lake Pleasant, Peoria Sunrise Mountain Preserve, Thunderbird Conservation Park and Peoria Regional Preserve. The new community also offers easy access to premier Peoria schools, including Sunrise Mountain High School, and nearby shopping centers.

Deseo’s 88 gated homesites and six estate-sized homesites just outside the gates are carefully crafted and strategically connected with walking paths and multiple cul-de-sacs that encourage neighborly interaction and play. With five spacious, single-story Flex Design® floor plans ranging from approximately 2,695 to 4,354 square feet, each home can be personalized with a wide variety of structural options and designer finishes. Oversized homesites range from over one-quarter of an acre up to over three-quarters of an acre.

The homes at Deseo will be registered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a third-party rating system that verifies compliance across several areas addressing sustainability, with the goal of earning the LEED® Certified designation. Designed to use 30–50 percent less energy than typical homes, each home will meet the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS specifications and will feature water-efficient fixtures, LED lighting, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, Energy Star® appliances, tankless water heaters, and Wi-Fi-enabled, programmable thermostats. Homes will also feature the latest in smart home technology and Maracay’s LivingSmart® program for maximum performance and cost efficiency

For more information on Deseo, please contact Maracay Homes New Homes Specialists Pam Meyer and Beth Stern at [email protected] or by calling (480) 401-5620.