CBRE announced Movement Mortgage, a Charlotte, N.C.-based full-service mortgage company, signed a 13,362-sq.-ft. lease at Chandler Center Commons in Chandler, Ariz. The company plans to relocate its Tempe office to the Chandler property.
Jamie Swirtz with CBRE represented the tenant in the transaction.
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Movement Mortgage signed a long-term lease at the property, located at 5500 W Chandler Blvd. The 2008 built single-story multi-tenant campus sits adjacent to the 1.2 million sq. ft. Intel Corporation Chandler Campus and less than 2.5 miles from I-10, Loop 101 and the Loop 202 San Tan Freeways.
“Since the pandemic, we’ve seen an increase in demand for easy walk-up access and exterior-loaded entrances, so tenants can control their own environment,” said Swirtz. “The space offered higher ceilings and a lot of natural light, creating a modern and comfortable workplace.”
Charles Miscio with CBRE represented the landlord in the transaction.
“Chandler continues to be a very desirable location for major employers due to its strong educated workforce and relative affordable cost of living and quality of life,” said Miscio.
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