Southwest Properties, Inc.

09/17/2026

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, MADE SIMPLE.

If you’re selling an investment property and considering purchasing another one, you’ve likely heard the term “1031 Exchange.”

So, what exactly does it mean?

A 1031 exchange allows an investor to defer paying capital gains taxes when selling one investment property and reinvesting the proceeds into another qualifying investment property.

💡 In simple terms: Instead of selling an investment property, paying taxes on the gain, and then investing what’s left, a 1031 exchange may allow you to reinvest the proceeds into a replacement property and defer those taxes.

‼ The important part: A 1031 exchange involves strict rules and timelines. In many cases, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of selling the original property and acquired within 180 days. The transaction must also be structured properly, typically with the help of a qualified intermediary.

Considering selling or exchanging an investment property? We can help you evaluate your options, identify potential replacement properties, and connect you with the right professionals to structure the process properly. Call us at 480-969-8000, we are happy to help! 🤠

09/15/2026

Of course you can shop for your own commercial space...

You can also cut your own bangs 💇‍♀️

I don't recommend either though. CALL US, were here to help!

09/15/2026

MEET THE TEAM: David Wolfswinkel, NM Land Development & Sales | Marketing & Land Strategy

To us, he’s Uncle David. To Southwest Properties, he’s a second-generation leader who has spent decades immersed in real estate, land development, and the growth of the family business.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Clifford Wolfswinkel, who founded Southwest Properties in 1958, David helped carry the family business into its next chapter. Over the years, he has been involved in a wide range of ventures across the Southwest, including land acquisition, development, commercial property holdings, and recreational land.

Today, David’s primary focus is overseeing the final stages of the company’s New Mexico land development and sales efforts while helping shape its future land strategy. With the company’s focus now shifting back toward Arizona, David is actively involved in the development of hundreds of acres of raw land holdings in San Tan Valley, Arizona.

With decades of experience, David brings something that can’t be taught in a classroom—a lifetime of understanding land, markets, development, and the long-term vision required to build lasting value.

Nearly 70 years of family experience. Three generations of vision. One commitment to the Southwest.

09/10/2026

🏢 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, MADE SIMPLE.

If you’re looking to lease commercial space, you’ve likely heard the term “TI Allowance.”

So, what exactly does it mean?

TI stands for Tenant Improvements. A TI allowance is an amount of money a landlord agrees to contribute toward customizing or improving a space to meet the tenant’s business needs.

Depending on the lease, a TI allowance may help cover things like:

🔹 Flooring
🔹 Walls & paint
🔹 Lighting
🔹 Cabinetry & millwork
🔹 Plumbing
🔹 Office or layout modifications
🔹 Other approved improvements

💡 In simple terms: The landlord is helping fund improvements that turn the space into a place that works for your business.

Looking for commercial space? We can help you understand the numbers and negotiate the terms so you can make the best decision for your business.

09/09/2026

🌅ON THE HORIZON | Medina Station

East Mesa is getting a major new destination.

Medina Station is a 64.5-acre mixed-use development taking shape at the southeast corner of Signal Butte Road and Southern Avenue, just south of the US 60. Developed by SimonCRE, the project is bringing together retail, restaurants, and multifamily housing in one thoughtfully planned destination.

And the tenant lineup is impressive. MAJOR RETAIL ANCHORS – A 148,000-square-foot Target and an approximately 80,000-square-foot, two-story Dick’s Sporting Goods will anchor the development.

A DIVERSE RESTAURANT & RETAIL MIX – Confirmed tenants include Boot Barn, Café Zupas, As You Wish, Five Guys, Handel’s Ice Cream, Zara Nails, Mission BBQ, CAVA, Einstein Bros. Bagels, OHSO Brewery, Cheba Hut, and others.

LIVE + SHOP + DINE – The project also incorporates multifamily residential development, with plans for up to 850 residential units adjacent to the retail and restaurant areas.

What makes projects like Medina Station exciting for commercial real estate?

It’s more than adding square footage. It’s creating a destination. When retail, restaurants, entertainment, and residential come together, they create activity, convenience, and new opportunities for the surrounding area.

East Mesa is growing. We’re watching what’s next.

COMING SOON! Coming to Mesa, Arizona Medina Station is bringing Mesa a large mixed-use space complete with retail, restaurants, numerous outparcels, and multi-family developments. BUILDING THE NEXT MAJOR RETAIL CENTER IN MESA, ARIZONA The 64.5-acre mixed-use development is bringing a range of retail...

09/09/2026

There’s nothing quite like a New Mexico monsoon. 🌧️🌅 When the heavens open up and the land gets a much-needed drink.

📍Spring Canyon Ranch | Quemado, NM

09/08/2026

MEET THE TEAM: Erin Kolb, Broker | Commercial Brokerage, Business Development & New Mexico Land Sales

Born and raised in Arizona, Erin’s roots run deep in the Southwest. After years spent raising her family and building a life in California, she returned home to Arizona in 2017 to put down roots and rejoin the family business at Southwest Properties, Inc.

Today, Erin serves as the Broker for both Southwest Properties, Inc. and its New Mexico brokerage, Hitching Post Land Company, where she oversees commercial brokerage, business development, and New Mexico land sales.

Erin’s work spans two very different markets, from commercial properties throughout Arizona's East Valley to recreational land in New Mexico. She represents both buyers and sellers — from small land parcels to multi-million-dollar acquisitions, she believes every transaction deserves the same level of attention, strategy, and commitment.

Her primary focus is simple: Growing the brokerage in Arizona, and continuing to move the family business forward.

As part of the third generation of Southwest Properties, Erin is helping build on nearly 70 years of family experience while bringing a fresh, entrepreneurial approach to commercial real estate.

From the East Valley to the high desert of New Mexico, Erin is focused on creating opportunities and getting deals done.

09/05/2026

Another parcel at Spring Canyon Ranch has officially sold, leaving just 14 parcels remaining!

With underground utilities already in place at the lot line—including water, electric, phone, and high-speed internet, it’s easy to see why these properties continue to attract buyers.

If you’ve been considering buying at Spring Canyon Ranch, now may be the time to make your move. With inventory becoming increasingly limited, now is a great time to explore the opportunity to own your own piece of the Southwest.

📍 Spring Canyon Ranch | Quemado, New Mexico

Contact us today for available parcels and more information.

09/04/2026

🌅MORE GROWTH COMING TO MESA

Another major mixed-use development is coming to Mesa’s Eastmark submarket. Evergreen Development has acquired 11.7 acres near Signal Butte and Warner and plans to build a community combining 261 new apartment homes with approximately 8,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

For residents, this means more than just new housing. The development is planned to include a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, outdoor gathering spaces, BBQ areas, fire pits and a dog park — while the retail component is expected to bring new places to eat, shop and gather closer to home.

For the surrounding community, projects like this continue to add housing, services, jobs and amenities as East Mesa continues to grow.

Construction is currently planned to begin in Q1 2027, with leasing anticipated to begin in Q2 2028.

📍 East Mesa continues to be one of the areas to watch. As commercial development and residential growth move together, the opportunities — and the need for thoughtful planning — continue to grow.



https://www.connectcre.com/stories/evergreen-building-mesa-apartments-retail/
Erin Essel-Kolb

Evergreen Development acquired an 11.7-acre parcel north of Signal Butte and Warner in Mesa’s Eastmark submarket to build a mixed-use community that pairs multifamily housing with new retail. The property was purchased from Brookfield. The development combines apartment homes with a retail center....

09/03/2026

We are approaching spooky season, so be prepared to see a SPIRIT HALLOWEEN pop up at a shopping center near you!

Why do shopping center owners keep saying YES to Spirit Halloween?

It’s not just because Halloween is big business. 👻

Spirit Halloween has built a unique commercial real estate strategy around short-term leasing, vacant retail space, and strong landlord relationships. With roughly 1,500 temporary locations opening each year, the retailer provides shopping center owners an opportunity to generate income from vacant space while they continue searching for a long-term tenant.

And that’s the part we find especially interesting.

Vacancy doesn’t always mean an empty opportunity.

The right short-term tenant can:
✔️ Generate additional income
✔️ Activate otherwise vacant space
✔️ Bring traffic to a shopping center
✔️ Improve the appearance and energy of a center
✔️ Provide flexibility while a permanent tenant is being secured

But making that strategy work takes more than filling an empty storefront. It takes thoughtful lease structure, market knowledge, timing, and an understanding of the landlord’s long-term objectives.

A great example of how creative leasing strategies can add value to commercial real estate.

🎃 What do you think—would you lease your vacant space to Spirit Halloween?

Read the full CoStar article here: Why shopping center owners keep saying yes to Spirit Halloween

https://www.costar.com/article/1905005327/why-shopping-center-owners-keep-saying-yes-to-spirit-halloween

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Flexible leases, vacant storefronts and years of relationship building fuel the pop-up giant’s growth