GILBERT, Arizona — ORION Investment Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of Highland Corner, a fully leased retail center located in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona. Selling for $1.3M, or $172 per square foot, the center traded above asking price.

The property benefits from high visibility and access points on both Guadalupe and Recker Roads. Built in 2005/2006, Highland Corner is a beautiful design, which has garnered praise from the community.

Lacey Eyman and Judi Butterworth of ORION Investment Real Estate represented the Seller. “This is a unique, beautiful property in an excellent trade area. We had substantial buyer interest and a smooth closing process,” said Eyman and Butterworth.

The Seller in this transaction was David Christenholz. The Buyer was Bikramjit Nanar, represented by Barbara Lloyd and Lane Neville of NAI Horizon

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — An exciting new business has opened in the Valley! Scottsdale Star Wars fan, Brandon Estrella, has created Saber Knights Academy and Light Saber Shops at 14880 N Northsight Blvd. in Scottsdale.

Saber Knights Academy is a unique concept incorporating light sabers and martial arts to create fun Star Wars themed parties and training lessons. Entrepreneur Estrella, along with partner Alan Venable (with over 17-years experience in martial arts), are partners in the venture. They had a successful pre-grand opening party that occurred on July 1^st with over 100 attendees. Estrella took his love for the timeless space adventure and made it a reality for all ages and demographics. “It’s a mix of fitness and fandom for the whole family,” says Estrella.

The tenant leased a ±3,519-square-foot end cap space at Northsight Village III, situated in a prime Scottsdale location, just west of the southwest corner of Northsight Boulevard and Butherus Drive. Northsight Village III is located adjacent to the new Loco Patron Brewing Company, projected to open in September 2017, and is close to Costco and Home Depot.

Lacey Eyman and Judi Butterworth of ORION Investment Real Estate facilitated the lease. “Saber Knights Academy represents the best of new retail concepts. They add a new element of fun to North Scottsdale,” notes Eyman and Butterworth.

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