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The Phoenix retail market has reached a significant turning point, with the share of available space for lease dropping to 4.6% in the third quarter, surpassing the 4.9% national level—the lowest in at least 15 years. Over the past decade, Phoenix consistently had a higher availability rate than the national average, but a historic run …

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Phoenix sees diverse real estate developments, including a 60-unit low-income senior and veteran apartment community by Pennrose LLC, a $25 million mobile home park portfolio deal closed by HARRI5 Manufactured Housing & Commercial Brokerage, and Libeskind Studio Design’s plans for a 68-unit apartment community in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. The Brokery hosts a grand …

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Amkor Technology Inc. plans to invest $2 billion in a new semiconductor facility in Peoria, metro Phoenix, creating 2,000 jobs. The facility will handle advanced packaging and testing for semiconductor chips, including those destined for Apple products. The company, with a presence in the Valley since the 1980s, aims to contribute to the U.S. semiconductor …

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Lazydays Holdings Inc. (NasdaqCM: LAZY) has acquired the Orangewood RV Center in Surprise, Arizona, renaming it Lazydays RV of Phoenix at Arrowhead. This acquisition marks the company’s fifth in 2023 and increases its total locations to 24 nationwide. The estimated annual revenue from the Surprise location is $40 million. Lazydays had previously planned a dealership …

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Phoenix-based Vestar and DMB Associates have confirmed Target, Safeway, and a Harkins BackLot entertainment complex as anchor tenants for the Verrado Marketplace, a 500,000 square feet shopping center in Buckeye, Arizona. The center will also feature discount retailers Marshalls, Ross, and HomeGoods, along with other amenities. Construction is set to begin in the summer of …

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A $250 million development project is underway in west Phoenix, involving the acquisition of nearly 100 acres of land. The project includes a 1.3 million-square-foot industrial park, along with 14,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space on approximately seven acres. The first phase, featuring four buildings with a total of 670,000 square feet, is …

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Potential industrial developments are on the horizon in the western Phoenix area, where a major logistics company is considering a new facility. The location’s proximity to the airport and a key highway has made it attractive for industrial growth. The city council is scheduled to vote on annexing the site, reflecting a broader trend in …

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A film production hub project in metro Phoenix has received initial approval from the Maricopa County planning and zoning commission. The proposed Desert Studios Complex aims to create numerous film studios and supporting facilities, potentially generating over 6,000 direct jobs and 5,000 indirect jobs in the Buckeye area. The project also received approval for a …

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Phoenix has regained its status as one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., according to a recent Urban Land Institute study. It was ranked the second top market to watch for overall real estate prospects in 2024, behind Nashville and just above Dallas-Fort Worth. The city’s growth is attributed to factors such …

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Vensure, a human resources company, has moved into a new flagship headquarters office in Chandler’s Price Corridor, with a grand opening held on October 26. The new office, located at 1475 S. Price Road, is significantly larger than its previous location, with three floors, each having a 50,000-square-foot floor plate. The company, which offers back-office …

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Parklane Development Group and Miramar Industrial Partners have completed Southern Industrial Center, a 1.2 million-square-foot Class A industrial project in Buckeye, Arizona. This award-winning project is well-suited for e-commerce, warehouse, and logistics tenants and features a 40-foot clear height, numerous dock doors, and ample parking. Southern Industrial Center is strategically located with direct access to …

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Fox Factory Inc., based in Duluth, Georgia, has leased a 112,000 SF warehouse in north Phoenix for over $12 million. They plan to use it as a regional assemblage manufacturing plant, creating 100 new jobs, focusing on aftermarket parts for utility task vehicles and all-terrain vehicles. The facility, called 17 North Corporate Center, is well-equipped …

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The Phoenix retail real estate market in the third quarter of 2023 is the most competitive it has ever been, with the lowest recorded vacancy rate at 5.1%. Grocery stores and fitness centers have been leading the surge in demand for retail space, filling larger spaces in malls and mixed-use developments at higher rates than …

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Verde Investments, Inc. has filed a rezoning application with the City of Mesa for the redevelopment of the former Fiesta Mall site. The demolition of the old mall is about two-thirds complete. The proposed rezoning aims to change the site’s current Limited Commercial designation to Infill District-2, aligning with the Mesa 2040 General Plan and …

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Phoenix-based U-Haul Holding Co. is planning a large self-storage facility at the northwest corner of Lower Buckeye Road and 59th Avenue in west Phoenix. The facility will consist of 1,111 storage units across a three-story and a one-story building, totaling about 134,126 SF. It will offer truck and trailer rentals, moving supplies, and other amenities. …

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A historic building in downtown Phoenix, the Pratt-Gilbert Building, is set to be transformed into about 30,000 SF of new retail and restaurant space. This is part of a larger development that could also include a 14-story residential tower with 245 units on the southern portion of the lot. The Pratt-Gilbert Building, completed in 1913, …

Historic Phoenix Building Previously Owned by County Slated for Mixed-Use Project Read More »

Vacancy rates for retail properties in Phoenix decreased to 5.1% in Q3 2023, marking the lowest ever recorded. Post-pandemic, there has been a surge in tenant demand, especially from grocery stores and fitness centers. These businesses are increasingly occupying larger spaces in malls and mixed-use developments, with rates surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Despite economic uncertainties, the …

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DMB Associates Inc. sold a 3.21 AC parcel in its $1B One Scottsdale development to Denver’s Grand Peaks for $22.75 M. Grand Peaks aims to erect a 5 story building with 280 apartments and a 6.5 story parking garage. One Scottsdale’s master site plan includes provisions for 1,250 units on 120 AC, with multiple developers …

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is planning to construct a Newman Center, a type of Catholic church commonly located near non-Catholic university campuses, across the street from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. The 22,2480 SF facility will sit on a 2.1 AC plot and include a church for 306 parishioners, an adoration chapel, banquet …

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Ware Malcomb announced the completion of the new downtown Scottsdale headquarters for proptech company Lessen at 4800 N Scottsdale Rd. The 25,000 SF space, designed by Ware Malcomb, is located within the Portales Corporate Center and spans two half floors connected by an interior staircase. The design emphasizes Lessen’s brand colors and features a speakeasy-style …

Construction is Complete on Lessen Headquarters in Scottsdale Read More »

Arizona’s diversified economy is anticipated to sidestep a recession for this year and the next, as detailed by the Economic and Business Research Center. The state has made consistent economic progress throughout the first half of 2023, albeit at a slower pace compared to the early stages of pandemic recovery. Housing affordability in Arizona has …

Here’s Why Arizona Will Avoid Recession This Year and Next Read More »