Velocity Retail Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of Chandler Marketplace, a multi-tenant retail property located at the northwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and Kyrene Road in Chandler, Arizona, for $5,750,000. Velocity Retail Group’s Eli Castronova and Brian Gast represented the seller, Dr. Afshin Safavi, a Denver-based commercial property developer and investor. Following…
Halo Vista rendering courtesy of Mack Real Estate Group Early tenant commitments and major infrastructure are turning Halo Vista into one of Phoenix’s most compelling retail corridors Halo Vista is no longer just a vision on paper, it is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic commercial development stories in the Southwest. What’s rising in…
Velocity Retail Group is proud to announce that Brian Gast and the Gast Team have been recognized as a 2026 Top Broker Award winner by ConnectCRE. This prestigious award highlights the top-performing brokers across the Phoenix and Southwest markets, recognizing professionals who demonstrate exceptional transaction volume, market expertise, and consistent execution in both leasing and…
Velocity Retail Group announced the launch of leasing for SanTan Crossing, a new premier restaurant and retail development located along Loop 202 at Williams Field Road in the Town of Gilbert. The project is being developed by Accelerated Development Services and leased by Velocity Retail Group. SanTan Crossing is situated on a 21-acre site directly…
by Nick Law In January, the tech world got a jolt when a Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, unveiled a new large language model that reportedly operates at a much lower cost than its U.S. competitors. DeepSeek claims it spent only $5.6 million to train its AI, while OpenAI’s GPT-4 reportedly cost over $100 million. While…
New 14-Acre Project to Bring Retail Opportunities to Rapidly Growing Corridor Brian Harpel (Senior Vice President of Velocity Retail Group), Paige Keefer (Senior Associate at Velocity Retail Group), Walter Hoge (President and Co-Founder of Rio West Development & Construction, Inc.), Bradley Hoge (Vice President and Co-Founder of Rio West Development & Construction), Eli Castronova (Senior…
Velocity Retail Group is pleased to welcome Chris Evjen as a Vice President and Account Manager with the firm. With over 25 years of experience in retail real estate, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. His background includes serving as a real estate manager for major retailers and working in…
This year, we have the privilege of celebrating a remarkable milestone: Bonnie Arlia‘s 25th anniversary with Velocity Retail Group. Since joining us in 2000, Bonnie has been an invaluable leader, partner, and resource to our clients and team. Her deep expertise in transaction management, market planning, tenant representation, real estate strategy, and leadership has made…
Velocity Retail Group is pleased to welcome Joe Hoye as a Vice President with the firm. Joe is a respected professional in the commercial real estate arena and brings a diverse background in retail real estate brokerage to his role at Velocity Retail. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Joe will utilize his expansive…
Velocity Retail Group is excited to announce the addition of Christopher Gerardo to our team as Senior Vice President. With over three decades of experience in retail real estate, Chris brings unparalleled expertise in leasing, development, and strategic consulting to our growing organization. Chris has been a trailblazer in the retail real estate sector, with…