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State Farm Sells Tempe Marina Heights Buildings by scaffolding West End

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In the largest commercial office property sale in Phoenix history, Jerry Colangelo and crew are participating in the purchase of the Marina Heights buildings on the shore of Tempe Town Lake.

The sale is reported to have been completed for $928 million. Yes, that’s nearly ONE BILLION FREAKING DOLLARS!

State Farm will continue to occupy the buildings in the sale / leaseback deal. Marina Heights consists of 2 million square feet of Class A office space. In addition to being the home to thousands of State Farm employees, you’ll find Mountainside Fitness, Matt’s Big Breakfast, Starbucks a Honor Health facility and more.

The buyers of the Marina Heights buildings assumed a 99-year ground lease on the 20.28 acre site and State Farm has reportedly signed a 25 year lease to stay in their current home. If you are looking for a reliable company to complete a similar task, hire the scaffolding West End service at www.mtecscaffolding.com.

When State Farm announced the fact that they were breaking ground at Marina Heights, their investment was said to be in the $600 million range. It sounds like the real estate market has been pretty good to the insurance giant.

Marina Heights Tempe AZ
Marina Heights

Marina Heights has already been instrumental in changing the landscape in Tempe. This deal signifies the strength of their commitment to the community and shows the strength of the overall commercial real estate market. There’s some mighty big players playing in Downtown Tempe.

At roughly $457 per foot, this historic deal is massive in many ways. The dollar volume and the sheer size of the project represent mind boggling numbers for all but some of the biggest real estate investors on the planet. It was interesting to see that super-star commercial broker Jim Fijan mention the educated workforce, cost of living and quality of life in the region when talking about the valuation of this type of project. Vacancy rates for commercial space are VERY low in the Tempe market and investors appear to love the area.

Wow. Wow, Wow!! That’s one heck of a sale. It has been very interesting to watch how the real estate market in and around downtown Tempe has been evolving over the past several years. Don’t waste time, see it here now to find out the best deals for you.

Tempe Healing Field Coming Soon

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September 11th, 2001. Many of us remember exactly where we were and exactly what we were doing when we heard the news of the horrific attacks on our country.

Here in Arizona, we are fortunate to have the “longest running Healing Field Memorial” in the nation held each year at Tempe Beach Park. The Exchange Club of Tempe works very hard to make sure this tradition carries on, and I am proud to be associated with the fine people at the Tempe Exchange Club.

Beginning Friday, September 9th, volunteers will pound nearly 3,000 pieces of rebar, will erect 3,000 eight-foot tall American Flags, we will put a personal bio card on each flag…and most importantly, we will honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. If you are interested in volunteering to set up or stand down the Healing Field, join us at 6am on the 9th or 6am on the 12th at Tempe Beach Park. Here’s a registration link for volunteers.

September will be here before we know it, and the event planners are in high gear getting things lined up for the 13th annual Healing Field in Tempe. While volunteers are typically plentiful and much appreciated, there is also a need for financial sponsors to help make the event possible. See our 2016 Healing Field Sponsorship Information packet for more information about helping out! As a business owner, you have an opportunity to help support this awesome event AND to reach tens of thousands of attendees with a display ad in their program that is given to all attendees. Yes, the Phoenix Real Estate Guy(s) will be a sponsor this year and we think you should, too! Seriously, we need your help! Please note, the Exchange Club of Tempe is a non-profit group of volunteers and your donations are used to help make this event possible. Tempe Exchange Club member Maria Brandenburg can help with any sponsorship questions you might have. Maria can be reached at 602-505-6922.

Click to enlarge these photos below. You can also check out some more photos of the Healing Field here.

What: September 11th Healing Field Memorial

Where: Tempe Beach Park

When: September 8th – 11th 2017 from 5am-9pm

Why: Honor those killed on September 11th, 2001

The Healing Field is a FREE family-friendly event presented by the Exchange Club of Tempe along with the help of many awesome sponsors and volunteers from all over the valley.

Friday morning, Sept. 8th, 6:00am, Set Up Healing Field – Open to the public any time after 9:00am.

Open Friday, September 8th and each day through Sunday, September 11th.

Saturday evening, 9-10-16, 6:00pm – Freedom Concert, Free to all – Patriotic songs in the park.

Sunday morning, 9-11-16 – 5:46am Memorial Service begins. Sunday evening, 7:00pm – Candlelight Vigil.

Monday morning, 9-12-16, 6:00am – Stand Down Healing Field and store for next year. Volunteers welcome and appreciated.

Find more information on the Healing Field Facebook page. We will also have more information and updates here on the blog coming soon.

The Force Awakens at The Phoenix Real Estate Guy

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Force Awakens Phoenix Real Estate GuyThe Force Awakens – the new Star Wars movie hits theaters soon, and the anticipation is building like crazy. In fact, you’ll find Star Wars themed parties / celebrations just about everywhere you look.

Here at the Phoenix Real Estate Guy, we have decided to join the fun, and we thought it would be a great idea to include some of our very best friends.

We have decided to rent one of the theaters at the Chandler mall on opening weekend of The Force Awakens in order to spend some holiday time with the people who help us do what we do. YOU! Our friends, our family, our past clients are the lifeblood of our business, and you have helped us have a tremendously successful year, so we thought we should do it up right.

So… Calling all past clients, current clients, future clients, or valued referrers…

You are invited to our client appreciation private screening of *Star Wars The Force Awakens* this Sunday at 2pm at the Chandler Mall Harkins. Tickets are limited and first come, first served. Immediate family/household, please. Message us or contact Shar, Dean or Nick with the number of tickets you need. And as always, thanks for your support!

Heck, if the Phoenix Suns can have a Star Wars night, the Phoenix Real Estate Guy team can sure as heck have a Star Wars Day!

We have been making a list and checking it twice, and there are still a few seats available. Unfortunately, space is VERY limited, and you MUST have been invited by one of us to attend this very special viewing of the latest and greatest Star Wars adventure. Not yet on “the list”, but want to attend with us? Leave a comment here, and we’ll see what we can do! 😉

Here’s the deal…When we started this Phoenix Real Estate Guy party, we made a lot of very important decisions. We decided to work even harder, and we decided to continue to enjoy what we do. So far, so good. This is the very best year we have had selling real estate, and we know that our success comes from the people who have trusted us with their real estate needs for so many years. Maybe we can’t thank you enough, but we are going to make sure to thank you often. In fact, watch for more cool things coming in 2016. We’re just getting started, and we are SO glad you are along for the ride!

Have you seen this pic of Nick, Dean and Shar in the Millennial Falcon yet? It’s already a classic!

Phoenix real estate guy falcon

For updates and to post your own photos at the movie, please use the #phxREguy hash tag on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Yes, we are geeks. 🙂

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Shutterfly Ruffling Some Feathers

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It’s always a good thing when huge developments bring big money and tons of jobs to an area. Right?

In Tempe, there has been a LOT of new development and a LOT of new jobs announced over the past few years. Millions of square feet of space are being added, and more than 10,000 new jobs have been announced with much fanfare and excitement.

Shutterfly is one of the new projects being built along the popular tech-corridor along the 101 freeway in South Tempe. It is a massive $multi-million project that as been praised by the Mayor and council, as well as many people in the city. Heck, they even named a street after Shutterfly. They will open near a couple of other recent high profile additions to the area, like the super-cool new GoDaddy facility and the Northern Trust building.

Great news, right? Yeah, the jobs are welcome, and the sales taxes are welcome, and new residents moving to the area are welcome but… Yes, BUT. If you look at where the new 200,000 square foot Shutterfly development was placed, and if you listen to the neighbors in The Oasis Neighborhood directly to the west of Shutterfly, you’ll hear a few people singing a different tune. There’s some opposition to how close this massive development was placed next to a residential neighborhood. Not In My Back Yard, they cry.

Take a look at some of the information on the Oasis at Anozira HOA website. If you scroll down a bit you’ll see some discussion about a requested use permit by Shutterfly. You’ll also see some input by one of Shutterfly’s new neighbors.

The recently constructed monster (AKA Shutterly) has created a tremendous storm. Particularly with those who are on the east side of the Oasis. The building is located almost adjacent to the property line. Was anyone notified of the specifics of this project. I have contacted the City Manager and City Council members, requesting a response. – Ron Pies, Tempe community activist

From other things we find on the web, it sounds like Shutterfly and the city are trying to work with the neighborhood to minimize traffic, noise and any disruption to their new neighbors. It will be interesting to see how all of this shakes out as Shutterfly operates in Tempe.

Phoenix Fireworks 2015: July 4th Fireworks shows in Phoenix Area

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Phoenix 4th of July Fireworks

Can you believe that the year is 1/2 way over?  It’s time to think about what you’re doing to do for the 4th of July.  Big plans?  Family BBQ?  Pool Party?  Check out some of the 4th of July ideas we think look fun on Pinterest and if you’re looking for places to watch fireworks in Phoenix this fourth of July we’ve got your hook up! Look no further — here is a list, compiled from several sources, of Independence Day fireworks shows in and around Phoenix.

**NOTE – Check with the venue for details.  Things change, events get canceled, I may make a mistake {gasp}.

With that out of the way, here’s a list for 2015 of places to watch fireworks in Phoenix (and elsewhere) on July 4ish. Enjoy!

Of note:

  • If no date is given, the event is scheduled for July 4th.
  • “Free” does not always mean free. “Free” usually means admission to the fireworks show is free. Sometimes parking is free, sometimes not. Food and drinks are rarely, if ever free.
  • Check the venue link for details, including what you are allowed to bring.

Ahwatukee

Red, White & Boom!

July 3, 2015

Pecos Park (new location)
17010 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85048

Time: 5 pm – 10 pm (fireworks at 9)
Admission is FREE! Check out the 4th of July fireworks in Ahwatukee on the 3rd and then go see another 4th of July celebration on the 4th for a BIG star spangled weekend!

Anthem

Independence Day Celebration

July 2, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
ACC Community Park (41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway)
Free

Apache Junction

Hometown 4th of July Celebration

Apache Junction HS Football Stadium, 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction
–FREE Event from 6-9pm (fee to purchase food and beverages & game booths)

 Buckeye

Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration

Youngker High School 3000 S. Apache Rd.
Free

Casa Grande

Big Fourth of July Bash

Paul Mason Sportsplex, 2525 N. Pinal Ave. starting at 7 p.m.
Free

Cave Creek

3rd of July Fireworks!

Friday, July 3, 2015

Harolds Corral 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Free

Chandler

Chandler’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

“Come to Chandler for your good old fashion family friendly fireworks show.  Pack your bags, bring your blankets and chair, and don’t forget the sunscreen.”

Tumbleweed Park
Starts at 7 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
Free ($5 parking)

Red, White and Rawhide

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass: 5700 West North Loop Road. Chandler, AZ 85226
Time 5:00pm (Doors open at 4:00pm)
Ticket Price: $19.75 – $30.00

Florence

4th of July Freedom Fest

Heritage Park,The action shifts to Heritage Park at 3:00 p.m. and includes Horseshoe, Corn Hole and Mud Volleyball Tournaments, bingo, and inflatables for the kids.  Fireworks at 8:30pm.
Free

Fountain Hills

Fourth at the Fountain

Fountain Park, naturally!
5 – 10pm
Admission is $5 per person, 20 and under are free.

Gilbert

Fire in the Sky

Central Christian Church’s Gilbert Campus
6 – 9m

Free. Food donations requested.

Glendale

Westgate Fireworks Fest

Fountain Park and WaterDance Plaza at Westgate Entertainment District, 5-9:30, Free

Goodyear

Goodyear’s Star Spangled 4th

Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way.
6 – 10pm.
Free

Maricopa

Great American 4th
Copper Sky Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Blvd

6 – 10pm

See event link for pricing info

Maryvale

July 2, 2015

Light Up the Sky

Maryvale Baseball Park
6:30 – 9:30, Free

Mesa

Arizona Celebration of Freedom

Mesa Amphitheatre/Mesa Convention Center Complex, 263 N. Center Street

6-10:30, Free

Peoria

All American Festival

Peoria Sports Complex, Mariners Practice Field and Peoria Stadium, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Admission is $10 (13 and up)

Phoenix

Fabulous Phoenix 4th

Phoenix has a HUGE July 4th fireworks show and a really big celebration!
The “Fabulous Phoenix 4th will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. The free and non-alcoholic family event annually attracts 100,000-plus participants. Included in this year’s event will be two stages featuring local entertainers, a variety of vendors offering festival-style food and beverage, arts and crafts, interactive exhibits and a classic car display. Youth activites, rides and inflatables, and a water spray zone will be part of Kids World.”

Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd
6 – 10pm
Free

4th of Zoo-ly at the Phoenix Zoo
7-10pm
Adults, ages 13 and up are $45.00 and children, ages 3-12 are $35.00

4th of July Fireworks and BBQ at Wet-n-Wild
The firework shows is free with park admission and begins at 9:30p.m. BBQ meal tickets are just $14.99 plus tax and Season Pass holders are $12.99 plus tax.

Queen Creek

Hometown 4th of July

Schnepf Farms, 24810 East Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek.
$15 per carload to park. $12 charge for wristbands that entitle children unlimited of rides/activities.
5-11pm

Scottsdale

July 3

Independence Day Music Festival

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
See site for ticket pricing.

Surprise

Surprise’s Annual July 4th Celebration

Surprise Recreation Campus: 15850 N. Bullard Avenue
4:30 – 8:45pm
Free with canned food donation

Tempe

CBS 5 Tempe Town Lake Festival Produced by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe

Tempe Town Lake:
Tempe has an amazing July 4th fireworks display to celebrate the Independence Day with “the best fireworks display in the Valley shot from the Mill Avenue bridge.”
Children 12 and under are free. Entry is free for anyone showing a current military ID. Tickets will be on sale through July 4, 2015 at all Fry’s stores for $6 each or select Tempe area locations for $5. Tickets will be $8 at the gate or $15 for two (until sold out). This is a huge event and traffic and parking can be tough The city of Tempe recommends that you ride the light rail to the fireworks show.

Tolleson

City of Tolleson Fourth of July Celebration

Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren Street (hotdog & pie eating competition – check site for details & registration)
4 – 9:30pm
Free

Wickenburg

July 4th Spectacular at Sunset Park

Sunset Park on West Wickenburg Way
6:30-9:30
Free

There will be LOTS of July 4th fireworks shows to choose from in Phoenix! Be careful out there, please, please, please don’t drink and drive. Enjoy your Independence Day festivities in the Phoenix area, and Happy Birthday U.S. of A!!

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