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Centerpoint Update: Construction Start in ’09?

11-21-08
Tom Tokoph

Centerpoint Condominiums is looking to receive the second and final installment of $2M of the $4.8M it was agreed to be paid in a hearing before the Mortgages Limited bankruptcy judge in December. The developer is also hopeful that a deal will finally be done allowing for a new lender to take a “first lien” position and provide Centerpoint with the estimated $70M still needed to complete the high profile project. If this happens, the developer believes that construction could begin again in January 2009 and buyers would be able to begin moving in as early as April 2009.

For More:
Arizona Republic Article
East Valley Tribune Article

Centerpoint Condos in Downtown Tempe

Fresh & Easy in Downtown Tempe

11-19-08
Tom Tokoph

Downtown Tempe Fresh & Easy

According to the Arizona Republic, the British "Fresh & Easy Market" concept is coming soon near downtown Tempe. If you've never seen one of these urban style, neighborhood groceries, they are a real treat. The current plan calls for the market to take over the space that will soon be vacated by Walgreens at Broadway and Mill. Walgreens recently built a free standing store at the Southwest corner of the same intersection. If you want to get a sneak peak at what the store may be like, there is another Fresh & Easy already open at 425 W. Baseline Road - Kyrene & Baseline. (Or check them out online at http://www.freshandeasy.com/)

Although we don't think the location is within a realistic walking distance to downtown, it is close enough to be our only real "neighborhood" grocery and it is definitely within biking or scooter range!

Hayden Ferry Lakeside - $200,000 Below Developer Pricing! WOW!

11-04-08
Tom Tokoph

$200,000 below developer pricing! Are you kidding?
Very aggressively priced... try to find a better bargain at Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Lakeside... it would be hard to find a better deal available at Bridgeview!

Beautiful, new, first class development. With it's 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus laundry room-it has everything a city resident could want... and then some! Too many upgrades to list, but includes stainless steel appliances and storage space in garage. Also includes a 111 sf of balcony space with spectacular views of Tempe Town Lake. Sit back & enjoy the sailboats skim across the lake or walk to Mill Avenue's shops and restaurants, the future light rail, ASU, & enjoy everything Downtown Tempe has to offer! Aggressively priced at $679,000

THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICED 2 BEDROOM AT $200K BELOW DEVELOPER PRICING!
SELLER IS MOTIVATED AND WOULD LIKE TO CLOSE ESCROW SOON.

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Tom Tokoph
Urban Living Broker
Urban Realty & Development
602-549-9000

http://www.UrbanRealtyAZ.com

Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Lakeside deals

Lofts at Orchidhouse - Best Places to Work!

11-04-08
Tom Tokoph

Congratulations to the Lofts at Orchidhouse at the Brickyard on Mill, which were recently announced as one of the best places to work by Phoenix Magazine! Keane Creative, one of the creative live/work tenants at the Orchidhouse were selected as one of the "Best Places to Work" in the "Super Small" category. See the full article below:

PHOENIX MAGAZINE

Author: Ginger S. Eiden
PRINT Issue: November, 2008, Page 110

SUPER SMALL
Keane Creative
keanecreative.com
In an industry that thrives on the concepts of young and hip, Keane Creative is truly leading the pack. The Tempe-based marketing design firm was founded by 25-year-old owner and Arizona State University alumnus Russell Perry (this helps the young vibe quite a bit) and prides itself on a smart use of technology and just the right touch of social interaction – happy-hour soirees translate to client meetings and networking missions. Located in downtown Tempe’s +, Keane’s urban chic loft-style atmosphere helps employees, clients and guests let down their guards, get comfortable and, most importantly, get creative. And just to sharpen its competitive edge, the Keane Creative team plays a lot of Nintendo Wii. Founded in 2005, Keane currently has a staff of six.

Keane Creative - Orchidhouse

With only six employees, Keane Creative in Tempe is still a baby in the market, but its loft-style office and laid-back atmosphere already make it a great place to work.

CLICK HERE to view the entire article

For more information on how you can utilize the Orchidhouse Lofts as your new live/work space - BIG OR SMALL, contact Tom Tokoph at Urban Realty & Development. We specialize in The Lofts at Orchidhouse and would love to help you find your own creative live/work office space in the heart of downtown Tempe.

Tom Tokoph
Urban Living Broker
Urban Realty & Development
602-549-9000

UrbanRealtyAZ.com

Downtown Tempe Transit Center Close to Completion

10-23-08
Tom Tokoph

The Downtown Tempe main transit center and the main stop for the new light rail as well as buses is close to completion. We believe it will be considered a hot spot for light rail fans. The modern architecture, set with the backdrop of "A" Mountain is truly dramatic. Also, the main depot stop is steps away from ASU Stadium. With the Metro light rail set to open in December of this year, all of the light rail depots are close to completion.

Tempe Transit Center

Tempe Urban Living

Tempe Light Rail

Tempe Light Rail Center