The Grigg's Group Lands $3.85 Million Sale of Highly Sought-After Arcadia Home in Phoenix, AZ

 Scott Grigg

 PARADISE VALLEY, AZ –- He is the go-to realtor of Paradise Valley that can be seen making cameos on Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing LA; Scott Grigg of The Grigg’s Group often partners with cast member Josh Altman and over the years the two have joined forces to sell some breathtaking homes.

 Now, the duo has done it again by landing the sale of a highly sought-after Arcadia home in Phoenix, Arizona. On December 7, 2021, the home (located at 4525 E. Lafayette Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85018) closed for $3,850,000.00 – one of the highest price points for the area.

Josh Altman

  “It’s been a seller’s market since homeowners reassessed their priorities during the pandemic, and this proves there is no sign of it slowing,” said  Grigg, owner of The Grigg’s Group. 

“The sale of this modern Arcadia farmhouse really demonstrates that more square footage and a bigger lot size make the difference, and buyers are willing to pay the price.”

4525 East Lafayette Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 
closed for $3.85 million – one of the highest
price points for the area
(The Griggs Group photo)

Located on the highly desirable Lafayette Blvd. in the Arcadia neighborhood of greater Phoenix, Arizona, the 5,602 square foot home on a 24,000 square foot lot features extraordinary views of Camelback Mountain and exquisite design inside and out. 

The Arcadia farmhouse offers five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one powder room, a three-car garage with electric car charging station, a private office, wood chevron laid flowing, a state-of-the-art kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, a huge marble island, wine fridge, concealed refrigerator, a private courtyard with outdoor fireplace, and a covered back patio with a built-in BBQ station and sparkling pool.

 For more information and other listings from The Grigg’s Group, please visit www.arizonafineproperty.com or call 480.540.5479.

 

CONTACT:

Kendra Riley

Dawning PR

kendra@dawningpr.com 

 480.220.6051

 

JLL’s growing Valuation Advisory practice hires Benjamin Hestir as Project Management Director

 

Benjamin Hestir

 CHICAGO, IL – JLL’s Valuation Advisory group has hired professional engineer Benjamin Hestir to join its growing Environmental and Property Condition (EPC) team as a Project Management Director specializing in environmental site assessment.

Based in the Greenville, South Carolina, metro area, Hestir will report to Senior Project Management Director Ken Voyles. 

 In his new role, Hestir will be responsible for the technical review of various environmental reports, providing management and oversight of Phase II projects, and the mentoring and development of assessment staff.

Ken Voyles

He comes to JLL with more than 29 years of experience in environmental due diligence investigations for property acquisitions.

Led by Managing Director Jeff Manas, the EPC service team offers Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Phase II Oversight Management, along with property condition assessments, zoning reports, seismic studies, ALTA surveys and green evaluations.

Due to immediate high demand for their services, Manas started implementing an accelerated hiring plan to better support client needs.

 “Our strategy for building this team is centered on putting our client’s needs first and providing them with world class support," said Manas.

Jeff Manas

"We’re hiring the most talented professionals in the industry who excel at providing good science and risk mitigation practices, and Ben Hestir is a perfect example of this strategy.

"Ben brings tremendous subject matter expertise not only in Phase I and II assessments, but also decades of multifamily and Fannie/Freddie knowledge, having been the principal consultant for several of the largest multifamily owners in the industry."

 

CONTACT:

 Kimberly Steele,

JLL Manager,

Public Relations

Phone: +1 713 852 3420

Email:  Kimberly.Steele@am.jll.com

 

The UP Companies Hires Joe Hunsucker as Square UP Operations Manager in Kansas City, MO

 

 Joe Hunsucker

St. Louis, MO -- The UP Companies (UPCO) proudly announces the hiring of Joe Hunsucker as Square UP Operations Manager at its Kansas City office.

 “We are experiencing a major construction growth spurt in the Kansas City area," said Kansas City Regional Director David Murrell.

 

"An Operations Manager with the leadership skills and expertise that Joe has accumulated throughout his career will go a long way toward ensuring the satisfaction of our customers.

 

 “He is well respected in the industry and we are excited to have him on the team.”

 

Brian Arnold

Prior to Square UP, Hunsucker worked four years as a Superintendent for JE Dunn Construction in Kansas City and spent more than 20 years with E&K where he started as an Apprentice Carpenter and advanced to Foreman, Superintendent and Senior Operations Manager.

His expertise is in carpentry, metal studs, drywall and managing large projects. From 2013 to 2017, he ran and oversaw the VA Hospital project in Denver, the largest project in Colorado at the time.

 

“Joe is just the type of Operations Manager that we need at our growing Kansas City office,’’ said Brian Arnold, UPCO President.

 David E. Murrell

 

"He leads by example with his ‘safety first’ mindset and in-depth knowledge of productive and safe work practices as well as the applicable OSHA Standards.

 

"He has also proven himself to be skilled at leading and training Apprentices and Journeymen in the commercial carpenter trade and breaking down and analyzing complex problems to find the best way to proceed."

 

Hunsucker has Quality Management Training and OSHA 30 + 10 certifications and he is a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 1127.

 

 CONTACT:

Jennifer Beidle

314-607-9459

jennifer@jbeidlepr.com

 

 www.theupcompanies.com or call 314.865.3888.

 

Cooper Carry Names J.D. Harper as Sustainability Leader

 J.D. Harper 

 

 WASHINGTON, DC - Cooper Carry announces the appointment of J.D. Harper as the firm’s Sustainability Leader, bringing over a decade of experience in design.

 Based out of the D.C. office, the new role marks the design firm’s increased focus on sustainability and the critically important role it plays in designing for our future.

 

Harper will work across all offices, studios and services to coach design teams by integrating, navigating and advocating for sustainability across disciplines.

Prior to joining Cooper Carry, Harper served as a sustainability consultant for Paladino and Company. She most recently worked with the Hospitality, K-12 Education, Office Design, and Science and Technology studios. 

Kyle Reis

“J.D.joins the team with varied expertise and deep passion for the environment, and understands that good design is sustainable design,” said Kyle Reis,President and CEO of Cooper Carry.

 

“We are pleased to welcome her as we continue to focus on the impact we make in the communities where we work.

 

"J.D. is well positioned to lead our sustainability and resiliency priorities as we take our firm into a new era of design by recruiting top-tier talent, investing in the latest resources and tools for our people, and ensuring success for our clients and end users.”

For more information, please visit Cooper Carry’s website at coopercarry.com and follow the design firm on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

CONTACT:

The Wilbert Group

Aliya Seymour, Account Executive

www.thewilbertgroup.com

m: 678.477.3630