CCIM Southern Arizona to Explore University of Arizona Real Estate and Development

CCIM Southern Arizona

TUCSON, AZ (July 22, 2026) — The CCIM Southern Arizona Chapter will take attendees behind the scenes of University of Arizona real estate and development during its August lunch meeting, “Campus Deals,” on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.

The program will examine how real estate decisions are shaping the university and the surrounding community, with discussion expected to include leasing, public-private partnerships, campus growth and future development opportunities for Tucson’s commercial real estate industry.

The panel will feature Alexis Ryland, executive director of the Marshall Foundation; Joshua H. Wright, chief facilities and planning officer for the University of Arizona; and Natalie Furrier of Retail Properties at Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR.

Together, the speakers will offer perspectives from institutional ownership, university planning and commercial brokerage. Their discussion is expected to provide insight into how campus-related transactions are structured, how university growth affects nearby commercial districts and where future opportunities may emerge for developers, investors, brokers and service providers.

The University of Arizona remains one of Southern Arizona’s largest institutional property users and a major influence on Tucson’s development patterns. Decisions involving university facilities, retail spaces, housing, infrastructure and partnerships can have significant effects well beyond the campus boundaries.

The program comes as the university continues to evaluate and advance major capital projects, including new student housing and other facilities intended to support enrollment, campus life and long-term institutional needs. Those investments also create opportunities for collaboration with private developers, contractors, property owners and commercial real estate professionals.

The CCIM panel will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hacienda Del Sol. The event is designed for commercial real estate professionals seeking a better understanding of how university-related real estate decisions are made and how those decisions may influence Tucson’s broader development landscape.

Event details: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hacienda Del Sol.




Mavin Capital Acquires Tucson AutoZone at Sorrento Square

AutoZone

TUCSON, ARIZONA (July 21, 2026) — Mavin Capital LLC of Tucson purchased the freestanding AutoZone property at 10210 E. Golf Links Road in Tucson from Payless Prudence Properties LLC, an affiliate of Larsen Baker, for $975,000.

The sale price equates to approximately $143 per square foot and closed on June 4th.

The 6,818-square-foot retail building sits on an 18,438-square-foot pad within the Sorrento Square shopping center near East Golf Links and South Houghton roads. Constructed in 2017, the property is occupied by AutoZone Store No. 3682 under a long-term ground lease and was sold as an investment.

Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, with Larsen Baker represented the seller and handled the transaction.

The property is located in Tucson’s East submarket near Walmart Supercenter, Northwest Medical Center Houghton and surrounding retail and residential development.

For more information, Figueroa can be reached at 520.296.0200 ¦ Ext. 218.

Source: RED Comp #12536.

 

 




Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties Brings Community Together to Combat Extreme Summer Heat 

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesCommunitywide water drive across nine Arizona offices will help provide life-saving hydration resources for people experiencing homelessness.

PHOENIX (July 21, 2026) – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties is partnering with Phoenix Rescue Mission, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving people experiencing homelessness, through its annual Code:Red campaign to help deliver life-saving resources during Arizona’s extreme summer heat.

As part of the partnership, the company is hosting a community-wide water drive from June 22-Aug. 31 across all nine Arizona offices, with additional drop-off locations at participating churches, local organizations and peer-to-peer fundraisers throughout the Phoenix area.

Since launching the annual water drive in 2014, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties has collected hundreds of thousands of bottles of water to support people experiencing homelessness during Arizona’s hottest months. A $25 donation to the campaign provides more than 500 bottles of water, helping people stay hydrated throughout the summer.

For Arizona Regional Manager Kristina Watson, supporting Phoenix Rescue Mission reflects not only the company’s longstanding commitment to serving Arizona communities but also carries deep personal significance.

“This water drive hits close to home for me because I experienced homelessness as a child, so I know what it’s like to not always have the basic things you need,” said Watson. “Living in Arizona, we all know how important water is, especially during the summer. If we can help someone by providing something as simple as water, it’s the least we can do. We’re honored to partner with Phoenix Rescue Mission and know our community will join us in making a difference.”

The partnership supports Phoenix Rescue Mission’s annual Code:Red campaign, which provides life-saving hydration and other heat relief resources to people experiencing homelessness during Arizona’s extreme summer months. After distributing 1 million bottles of water last year, the organization has set a goal of distributing 2 million bottles this year.

Arizona’s extreme summer heat poses life-threatening risks for people experiencing homelessness, making community partnerships and donations critical to the success of the Code:Red campaign. To learn more about the Code:Red campaign, find a donation drop-off location or make a contribution, visit https://phoenixrescuemission.org/.