Liv Communities, a leader in multi-family and senior development and property management was recognized once again for its high marks in customer service and resident experience. SatisFacts, the leading provider of resident surveys recently announced the winners of its 2017 National Resident Satisfaction Awards.
Six of Liv Communities’ multifamily developments were honored with Insite Awards for exceptional customer service and residential experiences: Liv Ahwatukee, Liv Arbors, Liv Avenida, Liv North Scottsdale, Liv Northgate, and Liv Wildwood.

“We are thrilled and honored to learn that Liv residents have enjoyed their lives at our communities and shared their experiences for others to learn about. It gives us great joy to know that building true community, through our residents, team members and business partners, means happy people living fuller lives! This designation is the ultimate compliment,” said Heidi Arave, vice president, Liv Multifamily.

StatisFacts surveys more than 3000 residents across the U.S. to identify property management companies that deliver an outstanding resident experience. The SatisFacts Index is the average score of prospective and current resident responses to questions measuring renters’ experiences, ranking key events and experiences from 1 (very unsatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). Scores are based on resident responses to questions addressing a variety of categories including:
· New customer experience
· Move in experience, satisfaction
· Service, maintenance request satisfaction
· Intent to renew lease upon expiration

To enrich the lives of its residents, Liv Communities incorporates elements of technology, sustainability, wellness and community into its community designs. Liv communities offer resort style state-of-the-art amenities including resort-style pools and spas, fully equipped fitness centers, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, game rooms, parks, walking paths and more.

For more information on the company and its projects visit livcommunities.com. To learn more about the company’s senior living communities visit LivGenerations.com.

LivGenerations Ahwatukee, was recently recognized by the 2017 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards in three separate categories. The award winning senior living community is one of the newest in Arizona, developed and operated by Liv Communities.

LivGenerations Ahwatukee earned a gold award for architectural design in the “Best 55+ Assisted Living” category and two silver medals; one for expertise in memory care and the second for “Continuing Care Retirement Community” or CCRC.

From the more than 80 organizations that entered their communities in this year’s competition, only nine projects were selected as 2017 SHN Architecture & Design Awards Winners for their unique approaches to senior living design. The competition evaluates communities through a scoring system that looks at various categories including design elements specific to each project type, community integration, amenities and lifestyle features.

“The team at LivGenerations is very honored and thankful to receive recognition for the hard work that was put into the design and décor. The greater award has been watching our residents using the spaces. The experiences, the laughter, and all of the new friendships being created brings so much validation and joy to us at liv.” Scott McCutcheon, LivGenerations Chief Operations Officer

LivGenerations offers residents a unique age-in-place model for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents can also enjoy a wide array of amenities and services including extensive social activities, life-long learning and wellness opportunities. The communities also feature fitness centers, pools, movie theaters, tea rooms, wine cellars and multiple award-winning dining venues.

The LivGenerations portfolio consists of two senior living communities in Arizona, LivGenerations Agritopia and LivGenerations Ahwatukee, with a third community LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak, targeted to open in 2018. The company also operates Springs of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.

For more information on the company and its projects, visit livcommunities.com.  To learn more about the company’s senior living communities, visit LivGenerations.com.

Phoenix, Ariz. – January 8, 2018 – Investment Property Associates (IPA), a leading owner-operator of luxury multifamily communities, and Retirement Community Specialists, Inc. (RCS), a leading operator of luxury senior living communities, are unifying under one company name, Liv Communities. Since merging in 2014, RCS and IPA have worked together under the direction of a combined executive team to offer the full range of luxury apartment lifestyle options for all ages and stages of life.

“The decision to operate under one name, Liv Communities, simply reflects how we currently operate with common purpose and values,” explains CEO, Scott Brooks, “We are proud of what Liv stands for – helping people live fuller lives, and creating genuine, village-style communities that deliver uncommonly positive living and work experiences. This is our promise and our passion for all of our residents and team members.”

Under Liv Communities the company will continue to focus on expanding its two brands, Liv Multifamily and LivGenerations Senior Living.

Liv represents the company’s portfolio of apartment communities designed to include resort style amenities, unique community-focused programs and services, all designed around four key elements: technology, sustainability, wellness and community. The Liv portfolio currently consists of six communities with two located in Michigan (Liv Arbors and Liv Wildwood) and four in Arizona (Liv Ahwatukee, Liv Avenida, Liv Northgate and Liv North Scottsdale) along with two more opening in Arizona in 2018 (Liv Goodyear and Liv North Valley).

LivGenerations represents the company’s senior living communities offering a unique age-in-place model for independent living, assisted living and memory care residents. LivGenerations offers its residents a wide array of amenities and services including extensive social, life-long learning, and wellness opportunities, including fitness centers, pools, movie theaters, tea rooms, wine cellars and multiple award-winning dining venues. The LivGenerations portfolio consists of two senior living communities in Arizona (LivGenerations Agritopia and LivGenerations Ahwatukee) along with a third community opening in 2018 (LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak). The company also operates Springs of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“We are excited to not only continue evolving how we serve our residents within each of our Liv and LivGenerations communities, but more importantly explore ways to bring the two worlds together,” adds Brooks. “True village-style living means bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together in meaningful ways, adding richness to the lives of all.”

Liv Communities plans to continue expanding both brands in their existing markets as well as enter new U.S. markets in the coming years.

About Liv Communities
Liv Communities helps people live fuller lives by developing, owning and operating luxury residential communities through their Liv multifamily and LivGenerations senior living brands. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, Liv Communities provides extensive opportunities for residents and team members to engage in community activities and with each other that ultimately results in their staying longer and referring others to join them. For information visit livcommunities.com.

June 15, 2016

GILBERT CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF TENTH ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS

Mayor Lewis, Chamber CEO Recognized for Milestones at Luncheon

GILBERT – The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce today recognized leaders of the organization and announced the recipients of their Tenth Annual Business Awards Luncheon, presented by American Furniture Warehouse.

All finalists are nominated by the local business community and winners are determined by a committee of peer Chamber members. The 2016 Annual Business Award winners are:

Large Business of the Year – Wal-Mart at SanTan Village
Mid-Size Business of the Year – Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Small Business of the Year – Associated Architects
Volunteer of the Year – JW Rayhons, Rayhons Financial Solutions
Employer of Choice – Generations at Agritopia
Family Business of the Year – Arizona’s Dukes of Air, LLC

The luncheon included the Gilbert Chamber’s year-in-review, delivered by current Chairman of the Board, Tim Bricker, president/CEO of Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional Medical Centers. Bricker recognized the organizations committee chairpersons and outgoing members of the Board of Directors, including Darren Patoni of The IT Workshop and Jim Lykins of Atmosphere Commercial Interiors.

Incoming Board Chairwoman Joan Krueger of Bliss Lieberman Realty & Investments paid special tribute to Mayor John Lewis for his support of the Gilbert Chamber and local business community during his time in office.

“Mayor John Lewis has shown a sincere and deliberate dedication to the success of our business community,” Krueger said.  “Over the past seven years, he has been visible as we have welcomed members into the community and, equally important, he has been at the table of many discussions as businesses look for ways to grow and expand within our community, region and state.”

Krueger also recognized Chamber CEO Kathy Tilque for the 20 years she has served as president/CEO of the organization.

The Tenth Annual Business Awards Luncheon was held on Wednesday, June 15^th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert SanTan Elegante Conference Center in Gilbert. The luncheon was presented by American Furniture Warehouse with additional support by Orbital ATK and Southwest Airlines.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 650 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations and representing more than 52,000 employees. The Chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the Chamber, please contact (480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com.

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Liv Apartment Communities’ Team Members and Residents Fought to End Cancer at the Annual Relay For Life of Chandler, AZ on April 29, 2016

Chandler, AZ – May 10, 2016 – Four teams of more than 40 team members and residents of Liv communities participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Chandler, AZ event on April 29, 2016 at Basha High School in Chandler.

The Liv apartment communities hosted several fundraising events over six months leading up to the event, raising $10,000 to help the American Cancer Society save lives through groundbreaking cancer research, education and risk reduction efforts, and free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.

“It was inspirational to see employees and residents of our communities come together to support Relay For Life’s great cause and make an impact on the fight to end cancer,” said Heidi Arave. “Together, we celebrated those surviving cancer, honored those that have lost the fight, and took tangible action to make a difference.”

The following teams and individuals were recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

The residents and team members from Liv Avenida in Chandler, Liv Northgate in Gilbert, Liv Ahwatukee, and Liv North Scottsdale were all recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Teams raise funds in the months leading up to the event. Relay For Life is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with four million participants in 6,000 events worldwide in 2015.

Donations can still be made by visiting relayforlife.org or Relay For Life of Chandler, AZ.

About Liv Apartment Communities / IPA 

Liv apartment communities are developed and operated by IPA (Investment Property Associates) in Greater Phoenix and Western Michigan. Based on four key elements that include living connected, actively, sustainably and interactively, Liv communities are designed to support the desired lifestyles of its residents by creating community, encouraging wellness, and enabling technology and sustainability and delivering outstanding resident experiences and consistent, competitive rewards to all stakeholders. In addition, Liv communities offer prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities. For information, visit www.livliving.com.

 About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress; 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

IPA Announces Construction of Generations at Ahwatukee

New senior community development plays host to independent and assisted living

PHOENIX, ARIZ., April 29, 2016 – Investment Property Associates, LLC (IPA) and Retirement Community Specialists (RCS) have announced construction is now underway on its senior living community, Generations at Ahwatukee. The project, located at the southeast corner of Chandler Boulevard and 50^th Street is targeted for completion by mid-summer 2017.

The community will include a total of 137 units, comprised of 97 independent/assisted living residences that include a selection of one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den, and two-bedroom floor plans. The remaining 40 units consist of studios and one-bedroom models housed within an innovative, secure setting for memory care residents.

“Following the success of Generations at Agritopia which opened in July 2014, we are thrilled to bring our lifestyle of possibilities to seniors in the Ahwatukee community. In addition to the remarkable amenities our communities typically feature, Generations at Ahwatukee will include a pool, a sky deck and a marketplace where seniors can congregate with friends while enjoying a great meal and regular game of chess.” said Eric Johnston, partner at IPA and president of RCS.

In addition to spacious apartment homes, the entire community will be licensed to provide assisted living. A smaller community, adjacent to the main building, will provide quality memory care services under a directed care license.

The development will boast many of the luxurious amenities that IPA and RCS have become known for, including a spa, fitness center, and a theater. It will also offer a number of hospitality services including four dining venues, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, laundry services, a 24-hour emergency call system, and the first ever retail marketplace designed to offer seniors, and others from the local community, a place to socialize and enjoy quality bistro-style meals.

In addition to its onsite restaurant-style fare, a wine cellar-themed wine room and a tea room will be available for residents to enjoy wine pairing classes or high teas. A sky deck will feature beautiful mountain views for residents and their guests to enjoy.

Due to the convenient location adjacent to Liv Ahwatukee, a luxury multifamily community also owned and operated by IPA, residents at both Generations and Liv will be able to participate in intergenerational social activities that will include opportunities to participate in volunteer events together in the local community.

Generations at Ahwatukee will be the company’s second senior living development in Phoenix. Clark-Wayland of Scottsdale, Arizona, serves as the General Contractor. Architectural services are provided by Todd & Associates of Phoenix, Arizona.

For more information on Generations at Ahwatukee and IPA/RCS communities call (480) 485-3000 or visit www.generationsatahwatukee.com.

About IPA
IPA develops, owns and manages Class A multifamily and senior communities in Greater Phoenix and Western Michigan that deliver outstanding resident experiences and consistent, competitive rewards to all stakeholders. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, IPA’s purpose is to support the desired lifestyles of its residents by creating community, encouraging wellness, and enabling technology and sustainability. For information, visit livcommunities.com.

About RCS
RCS is the E.L.I.T.E. lifestyle company of the Southwest, enriching lives of seniors through caring, personalized services. The company, based in Phoenix, AZ, has been developing and managing high quality independent living, assisted living and memory care communities since 1989. For information, visit www.rcsmgt.com.

IPA Management selected as one of the 2015 Careerbuilder® Top Companies to Work for in Arizona

IPA’s ‘People First’ Culture Garners Recognition for Employee Satisfaction PHOENIX, AZ (June 25, 2015) – CareerBuilder® and Republic Media (The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, La Voz) announced today that IPA Management has earned a spot on the list of 2015 Careerbuilder® Top Companies to Work for in Arizona.

All participating companies completed a two-part assessment process conducted by the independent workplace research firm, Best Companies Group (BCG). Part one of process was the Employer Questionnaire, where BCG asked about benefits, HR policies and the fun things the employers do for their employees. Part two was the Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Survey which measured the employee experience in 8 core focus areas: “Leadership and Planning”, “Corporate Culture and Communications”, “Role Satisfaction”, “Work Environment”, “Relationship with Supervisor”, “Training, Development and Resources”, “Pay and Benefits”, and “Overall Engagement”. Using the combined data from both parts of the survey process, BCG was able to determine who was good enough to make the list. This year, 75 organizations made the grade.

“This Top Company list gets more competitive each year”, says Denise Gredler, CEO of BestCompaniesAZ and consulting partner for the program. “The list winners had very impressive employee survey results averaging an overall favorable rate of 88 percent and an overall employee engagement score of 91 percent, which is more than double the national average. These winners should be very proud of their engaged workforces. This presents a powerful opportunity for award- winners to promote their company culture to retain and attract the best talent.”

“Our goal at IPA is to create a culture in which our team members feel valued and connected. We strive to provide meaningful experiences through thoughtfully planned team events, trainings and community programs to help nurture relationships and help people connect.” Heidi Arave, Regional Property Manager, added “Our supportive work environment is full of opportunities for team members to learn and grow. It is an honor to be recognized as one of Arizona’s “Top Companies to Work for” as it supports our ability to attract and retain top talent. We are most proud that our employees’ experiences and feedback are at the core of this honor and recognition.”

Seventy-five “Top Companies" were honored at an awards breakfast reception on June 25, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix and were published in a special supplement in the June 28th issue of The Arizona Republic, as well as online at topcompanies.azcentral.com and www.BestCompaniesAZ.com.

For complete details visit livcommunities.com or topcompanies.azcentral.com.

About IPA Management
IPA develops, owns and manages Class A multifamily and senior communities in Greater Phoenix, Michigan and Indiana that deliver outstanding resident experiences and consistent, competitive rewards to all stakeholders. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, IPA’s purpose is to support the desired lifestyles of its residents by creating community, encouraging wellness, and enabling technology and sustainability. For information, or to view current openings, visit livcommunities.com.

About Republic Media
Republic Media is a consultative media company that provides you with the means to deliver your message to the right audience in the most effective way. From online to print to direct mail, Republic Media encompasses an array of products including The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, 12 News, and La Voz. Since 1890, The Arizona Republic continues to be Arizona’s most trusted and most read newspaper. http://republicmediasolutions.com/about.aspx

About CareerBuilder®
CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset – their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 24 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 49 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world’s top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and talent intelligence to recruitment support. More than 10,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder’s proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.

About BestCompaniesAZ
BestCompaniesAZ has been at the forefront of identifying, developing, and promoting Arizona’s best companies for more than a decade. As co-founder of the very first workplace award program in Arizona, BestCompaniesAZ is committed to helping companies maximize their branding, recruitment and retention results by offering consulting services in the areas of employee surveying, best practices, national and local award consulting, culture development, human resources. Outstanding achievement in these fields is promoted to the national workforce and H.R. communities through social media and local public relations outreach programs. For more information, visit www.BestCompaniesAZ.com.

About Best Companies Group
Best Companies Group is an independent workplace research firm, managing over 50 “Best Companies”, “Best Places to Work” and “Best Employer” programs in the US, Canada, Europe, and North Africa.

IPA and The Rockefeller Group Celebrate Opening of Newest Luxury Apartment Community, Liv Northgate with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Gilbert, Arizona – Tuesday, November 4, 2014 – The Rockefeller Group and Investment Property Associates (IPA) celebrated the grand opening of their first joint venture, multi-family development with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Liv Northgate, Gilbert’s premier luxury apartment community. The milestone event marked the opening of Phase One of the project that includes 254 units.  Upon completion of Phase Two, scheduled to break ground before year end, Liv Northgate will offer 402 units comprised of six different floor plans that range from one to three-bedrooms.

IPA’s current portfolio consists of four Liv-branded apartment home communities in the metropolitan Phoenix market with plans to grow. “With a physical setting and amenities designed to help people live fuller lives, our communities encourage residents to embrace the company’s values by offering daily opportunities for residents to enjoy activities and events centered on community, wellness, technology and sustainability.” said Scott Brooks, partner at IPA.  “Our goal is to support personal growth and meaningful connections with others through thoughtfully planned amenities and genuine, caring team members who actively participate in community events as well”.

The pet-friendly community includes a Bark Park, saltwater pools, a splash pool and spas available to residents 24/7.  The Hub, or clubhouse, includes an entertainment kitchen, large screen TVs, video games and billiards and a 24/7 fitness center.  For wellness enthusiasts, a one-mile fitness path includes numerous exercise stations for added convenience. For those who enjoy the luxury of concierge services, the valet recycling/trash services, on-site Wellness Partner, mobile massage, dry cleaning and other high-end amenities offer a lifestyle like no other.

“The Rockeller Group is excited to be opening this first phase of Liv Northgate with our partner, IPA,” said Mark Singerman, VP – Regional Director at The Rockefeller Group’s Phoenix office.  “The second phase of Liv Northgate combined with our planned North Gateway office, industrial space and retail development, will make our 155 acres in Gilbert a destination to live and work.”

The Rockefeller Group plans up to 1 million square feet of additional office and industrial space and 10 acres of retail development for the North Gateway development project.

About IPA
IPA develops, owns and manages Class A multifamily and senior communities in Greater Phoenix and Western Michigan that deliver outstanding resident experiences and consistent, competitive rewards to all stakeholders. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, IPA’s purpose is to support the desired lifestyles of its residents by creating community, encouraging wellness, and enabling technology and sustainability.  For information, visit www.ipapartners.com.

About The Rockefeller Group
The Rockefeller Group is a leading global real estate owner, developer and investment manager.  For more than eight decades the company has engaged in some of America’s most significant and recognizable real estate endeavors, beginning with the development of one of the world’s finest urban mixed-use complexes, Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan.  Since inception, The Rockefeller Group has developed approximately 40 million square feet of commercial property.  Today, the company owns and manages a diversified portfolio of office and industrial assets in key U.S. urban and select suburban markets, as well as in Europe through the firm’s October 2010 strategic investment in the London-based real estate investment management firm Europa Capital.  Visit www.rockefellergroup.com.

IPA and RCS Plan Senior Living Community in Ahwatukee

Ahwatukee – Investment Property Associates, LLC (IPA) and Retirement Community Specialists (RCS) have partnered for a second time to develop a senior living community in Ahwatukee near the southwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and 50th Street.  The 8-acre site of the planned senior community is part of a 35-acre mixed-use parcel acquired by IPA in 2012.

The senior housing community, called “Generations at Ahwatukee,” is designed to be 160,000 square feet and provide 128 total units.  The community will be licensed by the State of Arizona as an assisted living and directed care community and will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care.  The community will be operated by Retirement Community Specialists (RCS), a senior living management company based in Ahwatukee since 1998 and in the Phoenix area for over 25 years.  Eric Johnston, President of RCS, says “We are thrilled to be bringing senior living to Ahwatukee where RCS has been a member of the business community for over 15 years.  As a resident of Ahwatukee for over 20 years, it is rewarding to be able to provide residents and their family members with quality senior living options, right in the neighborhood”.

The unit mix includes studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment styles as large as 1,150 square feet.  Many unit styles will feature private balconies or patios. The community will feature an array of amenities that promote freedom from everyday burdens for residents to enjoy their interests and quality time with friends and family.  Current plans include a theater, fitness center, library, salon/barber shop, pool, community gardens, activity centers and restaurant-style dining rooms.

Generations at Ahwatukee will be situated to the north of the 402-unit, Liv Ahwatukee, one of IPA’s premier multifamily residential communities scheduled to open this summer.  Senior living fits well within IPA’s multigenerational vision of neighborhood. “Generations at Ahwatukee will be a sister property to Generations at Agritopia, which is a senior living community that IPA and RCS own and operate in the literal center of the thriving community of Agritopia in Gilbert,” says Scott Brooks, a partner at IPA. “We strongly believe in the thoughtful design of multi-generational communities where people of all ages can interact with, and enjoy, each other. With Generations at Ahwatukee positioned next door to Liv Ahwatukee, our Generations residents can still very much be in the center of life’s action while also enjoying the high-level amenities and services they desire and expect from a premier senior living community.” The Generations at Ahwatukee site is fully entitled and IPA expects to break[AN1]  ground in the fall. IPA has developed senior care communities in other markets; this will be the company’s second senior living development in Phoenix. MC Clark-Wayland Builders of Scottsdale, Arizona, will serve as the General Contractor.  Architectural services are provided by Todd & Associates of Phoenix, Arizona and Thoma-Holec of Mesa, Arizona will provide the interior design.

IPA continues to expand its Phoenix portfolio with three multifamily developments underway in addition to Liv Avenida, a 322-unit, Class A, garden-style development that IPA opened in Chandler in 2012 and the 118-unit Generations at Agritopia in Gilbert.  IPA has partnered with the Rockefeller Group to develop Liv Northgate in Gilbert. Liv Northgate is a sister property to Liv Ahwatukee also offering 402 Class A, garden-style units, and is slated to open in June. Liv North Scottsdale – a 240-unit, urban-infill podium development across the street from the popular shopping and entertainment districts, Kierland and the Scottsdale Quarter – will open in September 2014.

For more information about IPA, its leadership, and its portfolio, please visit www.ipapartners.com. For more information on RCS, its leadership, and its portfolio, please visit www.rcsmgt.com.

IPA Opens North Scottsdale’s Newest Luxury Apartment Community

Liv North Scottsdale celebrates with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Feb. 5, 2015 – – Investment Property Associates (IPA) celebrated the grand opening of its first multifamily development in Scottsdale with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Liv North Scottsdale. The luxury apartment community is situated on 5.83 acres near the corner of Scottsdale Road and Greenway Hayden Loop in North Scottsdale. IPA co-developed the property with PB Bell & Associates.

This Class A apartment community consists of 240 units located in four, four‐story buildings constructed over podium parking. The unit mix includes one‐bedroom, two‐bedroom and three-bedroom units, with sizes ranging from 540 to 1,350 square feet. The contemporary, open floor plans feature full-size washers and dryers, private master baths, plank flooring throughout living areas with carpeted bedrooms, and entertainment kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances. All units include a patio or balcony—many with premium mountain and city views.

Community amenities are available to residents 24/7 and include a resort style pool and spa with a signature water and fire feature, an outdoor “billboard” television, a fully equipped fitness center overlooking the pool area, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a game room, a rooftop lounge with outdoor kitchen and expansive views of the valley, secured parking garages, an enclosed Bark Park and much more. Concierge services, valet recycling/trash services, fitness classes, mobile massage, dry cleaning and other high-end amenities are also available.  The community is conveniently located directly north of The Scottsdale Quarter and kitty‐corner to Kierland Commons, providing easy access to a multitude of dining and retail options.

Scottsdale‐based MT Builders served as general contractor, with design services by L.R. Niemiec Architects, Inc., also of Scottsdale.

“We are thrilled to be opening our first Scottsdale community that is among the most ‘walkable’ apartment communities in the valley,” said Bill Fettis, partner of IPA.  “The North Scottsdale market, and specifically The Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons are dynamic, high‐energy destinations that match‐up ideally with the living environments we create for our residents.”

IPA’s current Arizona multifamily portfolio consists of four Liv-branded apartment communities in the metropolitan Phoenix market, which it plans to grow.

“With a physical setting and amenities designed to help people live fuller lives, our communities encourage residents to embrace the company’s values by offering daily opportunities for residents to enjoy activities and events centered on community, wellness, technology and sustainability.” said Scott Brooks, partner at IPA.  Our goal at IPA is to support personal growth and meaningful connections with others through thoughtfully planned amenities and genuine, caring team members who actively participate in community events as well”.  R. Chapin Bell, President of P.B. Bell Companies added, “It is our pleasure to participate with IPA in this exciting, thoughtful North Scottsdale apartment home community.”

About IPA
IPA develops, owns and manages Class A multifamily and senior communities in Greater Phoenix and Western Michigan that deliver outstanding resident experiences and consistent, competitive rewards to all stakeholders. In addition to providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities, IPA’s purpose is to support the desired lifestyles of its residents by creating community, encouraging wellness, and enabling technology and sustainability.  For information, visit www.ipapartners.com.

About The P.B. Bell Companies  
P.B. Bell Companies has developed thousands of apartment units in 27 communities, many of which are award winning. Founded by Philip Bell in 1976, the company includes P.B. Bell Asset Management, Inc., for residential property management, and MT Builders, which provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for multi-family and senior living communities, retail centers, churches, schools, and office/industrial buildings.

About MT Builders Companies
MT Builders is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and was formed in 1995 by Michael Tarver and Philip Bell.   MT Builders provides exceptional general contracting services for diverse projects including multifamily and senior living communities, retail centers, churches, schools, and office/industrial buildings.  CEO Mike Tarver and many of the staff members have more than 30 years of experience in the Arizona construction industry and have completed over $500 million of construction work.  MT Builders is recognized as one of Arizona’s top general contractors and has built many award‐winning projects. Learn more at www.MTbuilders.com.