Company to Open First Arizona Office in Northeast Valley Location

Scottsdale, (November 10, 2025) – Saxton Mortgage, LLC.,headquartered in the city of San Diego, CA, has recently leased approximately 8,000 square feet of space at Bay Colony Office Building II, in McCormick Ranch, located at 8767 E Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ. This diverse mortgage company will open its first office in Arizona, featuring partners CEO Trent Ford, SVP Steven Liu, and SVP Samuel Hsu. The new building will house Saxton Mortgage, LLC and is an upscale class “A” office located at the Southwest Corner of Pima Road and Via De Ventura, just west of the 101 Freeway, in north Scottsdale, AZ.

Saxton Mortgage LLC, a privately held company, signed a lease in the 74,852-square-foot building. This new building is poised to house a full service mortgage company, its clientele and the general public. Saxton Mortgage LLC will hire approximately 20 employees with competitive salaries, as well as multiple employees in high-level administration positions. The Scottsdale office will be led by top producers Sean McCann and Hass Bazzi. Plans call for Saxton Mortgage, LLC to take full occupancy next week. .

“The Bay Colony Office Building located in McCormick Ranch was a perfect location and a great fit for Saxton Mortgage and its employees,” says Greg Hopley, executive vice president and branch manager with Colliersin Arizona. “This new location for Saxton Mortgage LLC will provide the company and its employees direct access to major retail amenities, hotels, residential communities and a variety of freeways, all in the Northeast Valley.”

Hopley and Dillon Hopley handled the lease transaction on behalf of Saxton Mortgage and the landlord,DRL Corporation.

“We are excited to have our company, Saxton Mortgage coming to our new office here in Scottsdale” said Senior Vice PresidentSteven Liu. “This outstanding location along the 101 Freeway in north Scottsdale and the renowed McCormick Ranch, is a win-win for our company. We are thrilled to be here in the City of Scottsdale and operate our same business model we successfully operate in San Diego. We plan to provide high quality jobs and join the many other outstanding corporations that have also selected Scottsdale as an ideal location for business.”

Scottsdale is rapidly expanding its commercial core and is home to other large companies such as Fender, PF Changes, Republic Services, Ameriprise Financial, Vanguard, Carlisle, US Bank, Prudential, Store Capital, BMO, Harris Bank, Colony Starwood Homes, BOK Financial, Axway, and Choice Hotels.

Trent Ford, CEO of Saxton Mortgage, LLC says, “We immediatley fell in love with the location and business environment of our new office in Scottsdale. Saxton Mortgage plans to recruit, hire and train new employees to perform and reflect the extremely high standards that Saxton Mortgage abides by for our clientele, employees, and the general public.”

Saxton Mortgage, LLC is planning to have its grand opening/ribbon cutting event on November 10th for its clientele, located at 8767 E Via De Ventura, Suite 300, Scottsdale from 12PM to 3PM.

Greg and Dillon Hopley will also handle the continued expansion for Saxton Mortgage, LLC, throughout the US.

(November 10, 2025) — In a major restaurant industry shakeup, Denny’s Corporation has sold its entire portfolio of more than 1,300 locations to a consortium of private equity investors for a reported $620 million. The buyers include Treville Capital, TriArtisan Capital Advisors, and Yadav Enterprises.

The move effectively takes the iconic diner chain private, marking the end of its long run as a publicly traded company. Analysts say the sale marks both a restructuring opportunity and a potential turning point for the brand, which has struggled with declining traffic and frequent store closures in recent years.

Under new ownership, Denny’s is expected to streamline its operations by simplifying the menu and eliminating underperforming items, thereby reducing food and labor costs. The investment group also plans to consolidate management systems and reestablish consistency across the chain’s operations. While some long-struggling restaurants may close, approximately 50 new Denny’s locations are projected to open nationwide in 2026.

Founded in 1953 as Danny’s Donuts in Lakewood, California, Denny’s evolved into one of America’s most recognized 24-hour diner brands. The acquisition signals confidence among investors that a leaner, privately held structure could revive the company’s growth trajectory in the years ahead.

CATALINA, AZ (November 7, 2025) — A 6,300-square-foot commercial building located at 16725 N. Oracle Road in Catalina has sold for $875,000 ($435 PSF) as an investment property occupied by Camp Bow Wow.

Built in 2012, the property is fully leased to Camp Bow Wow, a nationally recognized dog daycare and boarding franchise. The sale attracted investor interest due to the tenant’s established operations and the building’s visibility along the busy Oracle Road corridor serving the Oro Valley–Catalina submarket.

The seller was represented by Gordon Wagner and Ben Craney of NAI Horizon, while the buyer was represented by Frank Ali with Portofino Realty.

Camp Bow Wow has established itself as a leader in the fast-growing pet-care industry, with franchise locations that feature large play yards, live webcams for pet owners, and overnight cabins rather than traditional kennels. The chain benefits from the continued rise in pet ownership and consumer demand for higher-quality pet services.

For investors, properties leased to Camp Bow Wow are considered attractive due to the brand’s strong market position and diversified revenue model. Typical facilities require generous floor space and suburban zoning compatible with animal-care uses, making them well-suited to highly visible corridors such as Oracle Road serving the Oro Valley–Catalina submarket.

The Catalina property’s stable tenant, recognizable brand, and specialized use profile made it a compelling acquisition for long-term income investors in the Tucson metro area.

For more information, Wagner can be reached at 520.326.2200, Craney is at 520.326.4500, and Ali is at 520.241.9941.

Source: RED #12180.