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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Green Infrastructure Increases Value

LOS ANGELES-A new report reveals countless benefits to green infrastructure, including energy savings, increased rents and property values and improved storm water management.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_765/losangeles/development/Green-Infrastructure-Increases-Value-341249.html

JMBM Named Top 2014 Law Firm

LOS ANGELES-Martindale-Hubbell, which includes the confidential opinions of lawyers and the judiciary committee, names Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP as one of the top US law firms in 2014.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_765/losangeles/legal/JMBM-Named-Top-2014-Law-Firm-341248.html

L.A. Superior Court Ruling Stops Development

LOS ANGELES-A tentative ruling from the L.A. Superior Court challenging an update to the Community Plan is expected to slow development in the Hollywood submarket.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_765/losangeles/legislative/LA-Superior-Court-Ruling-Stops-Development-341198.html

Chinese Firm Plans Major LA Project

BEIJING and LOS ANGELES-The fully-entitled Fig Central project would include hotels, residences and parking across from Staples Center arena.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_765/international/hotel/Chinese-Firm-Plans-Major-LA-Project-341217.html

Monday, December 30, 2013

$20M Bloomingdale's Build Complete

GLENDALE, CA-C.W. Driver completes the $20 million construction project of the Bloomingdale's department store at the Glendale Galleria on its first paperless job site.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_764/losangeles/retail/20M-Bloomingdales-Build-Complete-341197.html

LAX Sheraton Trades Hands for $96M

LOS ANGELES-Chinese investor Hazens Investment LLC, a subsidiary of Shenzhen Hazens Real Estate Group Co., acquires the Sheraton Gateway Hotel near the Los Angeles International Airport for $96 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_764/losangeles/hotel/LAX-Sheraton-Trades-Hands-for-96M-341195.html

JLL Hires Senior Housing Specialist

LOS ANGELES-Jones Lang LaSalle adds senior housing expert Alan Ursillo on the Healthcare Capital Markets team to focus on the sale of senior housing properties, GlobeSt.com learns in this EXCLUSIVE story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_764/losangeles/employment/JLL-Hires-Senior-Housing-Specialist-341176.html

Friday, December 27, 2013

NOHO Hotel Redevelopment Begins

LOS ANGELES-The $20 million renovation project of the iconic the Beverly Garland Hotel in North Hollywood begins, which will transform the vintage hotel into the submarket's first boutique hotel.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_763/losangeles/hotel/NOHO-Hotel-Redevelopment-Begins-341170.html

Golden Triangle Site Up for Sale

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-A 63,691-square-foot redevelopment site at the Beverly Hills Golden Triangle comes onto the market and is expected to fetch a high price-per-square-foot value.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_763/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Golden-Triangle-Site-Up-for-Sale-341169.html

Chinese Buyers Focus on L.A., San Fran

LOS ANGELES-Investment in those markets dates back to the early 1990s before the wave from Taiwan, CCN’s Greg Karns tells Carrie Rossenfeld in this UPDATE to an earlier story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_763/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Chinese-Buyers-Focus-on-LA-San-Fran-341155.html

Muji USA Limited Opens Flagship

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-Muji USA Limited signs a lease for an 8,600-square-foot retail space at the Hollywood Galaxy Shopping Center for its US flagship store, the company's largest location in the nation.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_763/losangeles/retail/Muji-USA-Limited-Opens-Flagship-341137.html

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Private Investor Sells 3-Building Portfolio

LOS ANGELES-A private investor disposes of a three-building multifamily portfolio with 107 total units in Koreatown to a buyer who assumed a supplemental debt to the loan balance.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_762/losangeles/multifamily/Private-Investor-Sells-3-Building-Portfolio-341132.html

Fespar Enterprises Plans New Hotel

SANTA BARBARA-Fespar Enterprises submits drawings to the city's Historical Landmarks Commission for a proposed small and green hotel next door to its Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_762/losangeles/hotel/Fespar-Enterprises-Plans-New-Hotel-341130.html

Hotel Market Attracts Chinese Buyers

LOS ANGELES-Many Chinese investors see hotels as trophy assets, but the degree of operations necessary to be successful could trip them up, CCN’s Greg Karns tells Carrie Rossenfeld in this UPDATE to an earlier story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_762/losangeles/hotel/Hotel-Market-Attracts-Chinese-Buyers-341115.html

Knollwood Plaza Retail Center Trades Hands

GRANADA HILLS, CA-Marc Needleman acquires the Knollwood Plaza, a 23,922-square-foot Fresh and Easy-anchored retail center, from Westwood Financial Corp.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_762/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Knollwood-Plaza-Retail-Center-Trades-Hands-341107.html

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Steep Competition for 41-Property Portfolio

LOS ANGELES-Turnstone Holding I LP acquires a real estate portfolio with 41 rental properties totaling 74 units in a sale that had dozens of offers from potential buyers.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_761/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Steep-Competition-for-41-Property-Portfolio-341101.html

Alameda Square Inks Fashion Headquarters

LOS ANGELES-Aeropostale brand GoJane signs a 7-year lease at Alameda Square in Downtown Los Angeles for its corporate headquarters, which is currently based in Ontario, CA.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_761/losangeles/office/Alameda-Square-Inks-Fashion-Headquarters-341100.html

Chinese, Japanese Investors: 1980s vs. Today

LOS ANGELES-A different buying mentality and different banking-system roles distinguish today’s Chinese investors from the Japanese of 25 years ago, CCN’s Greg Karns tells Carrie Rossenfeld.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_761/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Chinese-and-Japanese-Investors-1980s-vs-Today-341081.html

Two Regional Managers Join Laramar Group

LOS ANGELES-Property management company the Laramar Group hires Sarah Kim and Vanessa Propersi as regional managers in the firm's Los Angeles office.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_761/losangeles/employment/Two-Regional-Managers-Join-Laramar-Group-341044.html

Monday, December 23, 2013

Homeless Housing Build Receives Tax Credit

LOS ANGELES-Vermont Villas, a 79-unit multifamily complex that provides permanent homeless housing, receives a 9% tax credit to fund construction, which will start in April.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_760/losangeles/development/Homeless-Housing-Build-Receives-Tax-Credit-341039.html

Clean LA Solar Program Grows

LOS ANGELES-Felina USA joins the Clean LA Solar program, an urban solar rooftop program, and gets a 1.1 MW SunPower solar power system on the rooftop of its Chatsworth distribution center.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_760/losangeles/industrial/Clean-LA-Solar-Program-Grows-341037.html

Kilroy Airport Center Lands Big Lease

LONG BEACH, CA-SCAN Health Plan signs a lease renewal and expansion with the Kilroy Airport Center for a 202,804-square-foot office space, GlobeSt.com learns from industry sources.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_760/losangeles/office/Kilroy-Airport-Center-Lands-Big-Lease-340996.html

Friday, December 20, 2013

Solair Retail Condo Sells Ground Floor

LOS ANGELES-ST Residential sells 41,000 square feet of retail and office space in the ground floor of Solair, a 22-story, 186-unit luxury mixed-use development in Koreatown.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_759/losangeles/retail/Solair-Retail-Condo-Sells-Ground-Floor-340988.html

Thomas Properties Group Approves Merger

LOS ANGELES-Thomas Properties Group stakeholders vote to approve a proposed merger with Parkway Properties for $1.2 billion, GlobeSt.com reports in this UPDATE to a previous story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_759/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Thomas-Properties-Group-Approves-Merger-340987.html

Freight Exporter Signs $15M Lease

LOS ANGELES-Freight exporter PCC Logistics signs a long-term, 10-year lease valued at $15 million for a 207,538-square-foot industrial facility, GlobeSt.com reports in this EXCLUSIVE story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_759/losangeles/industrial/Freight-Exporter-Signs-15M-Lease-340957.html

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Kennedy Wilson Spends $167 on MF Buy

LOS ANGELES-Kennedy Wilson acquires three multifamily properties, totaling $167 million: Big Trout Lodge in Liberty Lake, WA, Village at Town Center in El Cerrito, CA, and a apartment community in a Seattle suburb.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_758/losangeles/multifamily/Kennedy-Wilson-Spends-167-on-MF-Buy-340939.html

Hersha Sells NE Hotels and Pushes Westward

PHILADELPHIA-Hersha Hospitality Trust sold a dozen hotels in a 'non-core' portfolio in the Northeast and picked up two hotels in Santa Barbara and South Beach this week.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_758/philadelphia/hotel/hotels-west-northeast-hersha-hospitality-340938.html

Rexford Industrial Expands Portfolio

LOS ANGELES-Rexford Industrial continues the expansion of its Southern California portfolio with a $15.8 million purchase of a 199,370-square-foot Simi Valley industrial facility.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_758/losangeles/industrial/Rexford-Industrial-Expands-Portfolio-340941.html

BIM Usage Gets Positive Investment Return

LOS ANGELES-The intent of implementing BIM as a collaborative tool is to add value to a project and positively impact the return on investment, says Bernards’ Darren Roos in this EXCLUSIVE Q&A.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_758/losangeles/development/BIM-Usage-Gets-Positive-Investment-Return-340905.html

Ontario MF Sells in Custom Auction

IRVINE, CA-Estancia Apartment Homes, a 152-unit multifamily property, is sold during Auction.com’s custom auction process, designed to bring clarity to the sale of both single assets and commercial portfolios.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_758/orangecounty/multifamily/Ontario-MF-Sells-in-Custom-Auction-340902.html

CBRE Acquires Whitestone Research Corp.

LOS ANGELES-CBRE's research department gets a data boost with the acquisition of Whitestone Research Corp., a leading facilities-cost analytics firm based in Santa Barbara.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_758/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/CBRE-Acquires-Whitestone-Research-Corp-340889.html

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Historic Case Hotel Trades Hands

LOS ANGELES-A joint venture between Frank Stork, Channing Henry and the Kor Group purchases the Case Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles with plans to renovate it into a 4-star boutique hotel.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_757/losangeles/hotel/Historic-Case-Hotel-Trades-Hands-340868.html

Vista Investment Group Inks 12-YR Lease

LOS ANGELES-A post-sound entertainment company completes a 12-year lease agreement with Vista Investment Group for a 40,315-square-foot office space in the Hollywood market.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_757/losangeles/office/Vista-Investment-Group-Inks-12-YR-Lease-340863.html

Industrial Build Inks Fortune 50 Tenant

LOS ANGELES-After completing the largest L.A. land transaction since 2002, Pacific Industrial signs a lease agreement with a Fortune 50 company for the 550,000-square-foot industrial development it's planning in Bell, CA.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_757/losangeles/industrial/Industrial-Development-Inks-Fortune-50-Tenant-340837.html

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

SBE Entertainment-Dranoff to Build 47-Story Mixed-Use Project

PHILADELPHIA-Locally-based Dranoff Properties and SBE Entertainment Group of Los Angeles report they intend to build a 47-story mixed-use project called the SLF International Hotel & Residences.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_756/philadelphia/hotel/SBE-Entertainment-Dranoff-to-Build-47-Story-Mixed-Use-Project-340826.html

Flintridge Retail Center Sails for $39M

LOS ANGELES-Retail Opportunity Investment Corp. purchases Plaza De La Cañada, a Gelson's-anchored retail shopping center, from the Vons Cos. Inc. for $39.5 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_756/losangeles/retail/Flintridge-Retail-Center-Sails-for-39M-340812.html

Waterstone San Dimas Fetches $47M

LOS ANGELES-CNS Focused Investments acquires the Waterstone San Dimas, a 288-unit value-add apartment complex in a luxury market of Los Angeles County.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_756/losangeles/multifamily/Waterstone-San-Dimas-Fetches-47M-340811.html

Monday, December 16, 2013

Pasadena Plaza Reborn as Tech Hub

PASADENA, CA-In his first real estate venture, tech expert David Sacks partners with Rising Realty Partners to acquire the Old Pasadena Plaza and reposition it into a creative office space targeting tech companies.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_756/losangeles/office/Pasadena-Plaza-Reborn-as-Tech-Hub-340771.html

City Plans $300M Mixed-Use Build

SANTA MONICA, CA-The City of Santa Monica plans a new mixed-use development featuring a creative multilevel green space that totals 3-acres near the Third Street Promenade.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_755/losangeles/development/City-Plans-300M-Mixed-Use-Build-340754.html

Westwood MF Complex Fetches $21M

LOS ANGELES-Cohen & Associates and Highroad Realty and Management acquire a 60-unit Westwood apartment complex for $21.5 million with plans to create a feng shui and modern environment.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_755/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Westwood-MF-Complex-Fetches-21M-340753.html

Obamacare Augments Health Leases

LOS ANGELES-Healthcare companies are signing larger leases to accommodate anticipated growth from the Affordable Care Act next year, but that may be premature JLL's Jason Clark tells GlobeSt.com in this UPDATE to a previous story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_755/losangeles/medical_office/Obamacare-Augments-Demand-for-Health-Facilities-340710.html

Friday, December 13, 2013

CBRE Pioneers Office Space Revolution

LOS ANGELES-GlobeSt.com looks at CBRE's revolutionary office concept, from adopting an open office concept to creating a paperless environment and upgrading technology, in this year-end roundup.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_754/losangeles/office/CBRE-Pioneers-Office-Space-Revolution-340703.html

$73M Goes to 400,000SF Industrial Build

LOS ANGELES-Pacific Industrial secures $73.8 million in financing to develop a multiple building, 400,000-square-foot, class-A industrial complex in Bell, CA.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_754/losangeles/industrial/73M-Goes-to-400000SF-Industrial-Build-340702.html

Brickman Sells Grand Office Property

LOS ANGELES-Brickman and Associates disposes of the 202,000-square-foot office-use portion of a class-A mixed-use building in Downtown Los Angeles' South Park district.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_754/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Brickman-Sells-Grand-Office-Property-340671.html

Thursday, December 12, 2013

$44M College Sciences Build Unveiled

LOS ANGELES-Construction completes on the LEED platinum-certified sciences complex at Los Angeles Harbor Community College, designed by HGA Architects and Engineers.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_753/losangeles/office/44M-College-Sciences-Build-Unveiled-340662.html

ZPower Renews Industrial Lease

CAMARILLO, CA-ZPower completes a lease renewal transaction for its 43,272-square-foot industrial space, which it has occupied for the past seven years.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_753/losangeles/industrial/ZPower-Renews-Industrial-Lease-340661.html

Rexford Industrial Scoops Another Property

LOS ANGELES-In an ongoing effort to expand its Southern California portfolio, Rexford Industrial acquires the Bonita Thompson Industrial Park for $27.2 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_753/losangeles/industrial/Rexford-Industrial-Scoops-Another-Property-340636.html

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

CBRE Hires New Multifamily VP

CBRE's Ontario office hired Eric Chen as a vice president to join the firm's private capital group focusing on multifamily acquisitions and dispositions in the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley market area. Prior to joining CBRE, Chen was an associate director with Marcus & Millichap's national multi-housing group. Chen has closed more than 75 transactions valued over $150 million since 2008. "Eric is well-recognized as an industry leader...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://origin-www-dc.costar.com/News/Article/CBRE-Hires-New-Multifamily-VP/155161?ref=/News/Article/CBRE-Hires-New-Multifamily-VP/155161&src=rss

Second Media Center Drive Property Sails

LOS ANGELES-A local investor purchases a 64,820-square-foot office building in the Media Center Drive Complex for $14 million in the center's second property sale this year.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_752/losangeles/netlease/Second-Media-Center-Drive-Property-Sails-340615.html

Elementary School Gets Bernards' Silver Touch

LOS ANGELES-Oxnard Unified School District selects Bernards to rebuild an elementary school campus in a rehab project funded by the State of California for $22.8 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_752/losangeles/development/Elementary-School-Gets-Bernards-Silver-Touch-340614.html

CBRE Hires New Multifamily VP

CBRE's Ontario office hired Eric Chen as a vice president to join the firm's private capital group focusing on multifamily acquisitions and dispositions in the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley market area. Prior to joining CBRE, Chen was an associate director with Marcus & Millichap's national multi-housing group. Chen has closed more than 75 transactions valued over $150 million since 2008. "Eric is well-recognized as an industry leader...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/CBRE-Hires-New-Multifamily-VP/155161?ref=/News/Article/CBRE-Hires-New-Multifamily-VP/155161&src=rss

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

For-Sale Build Comes Online in DTLA

LOS ANGELES-The Kor Group's new-construction, for-sale loft community, Warehouse 1, opens in Downtown Los Angeles with unit sales planned for January 2014.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_752/losangeles/multifamily/For-Sale-Build-Comes-Online-in-DTLA-340587.html

Garland Center Signs 47,000SF Lease

LOS ANGELES-L.A. Care Health Plan signs a 47,306-square-foot lease in Downtown Los Angeles with Garland Center to accommodate anticipated growth from the Affordable Care Act next year.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_751/losangeles/office/Garland-Center-Signs-47000SF-Lease-340569.html

Vacant Hospital Inks $80M Lease Deal

LOS ANGELES-Realtech completes a lease transaction with Select Medical, UCLA Health System and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for a vacant Century City hospital building.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_751/losangeles/leasing/Vacant-Hospital-Inks-80M-Lease-Deal-340568.html

Allen Matkins Decks the Halls

LOS ANGELES-The place to see and be seen, Allen Matkins played host to a drove of top-tier industry professionals at its annual holiday party at the California Club.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_751/losangeles/other/Allen-Matkins-Decks-the-Halls-340542.html

Monday, December 9, 2013

Fontana Industrial Sold for $1.2M

Town & Country Moving & Storage, Inc. purchased the industrial building at 14920 Hilton Dr. in Fontana, CA for $1.2 million, or about $85 per square foot, from Downs Oil Co., Inc., Profit Sharing Plan & Trust. Built in 2007, the building totals 13,696 square feet on 0.6 acres. Bldg 2 of the Hilton Drive Industrial Park located at the northwest of Hemlock Ave., just north of Foothill Blvd. in San Bernardino County. Randy Lockhart and Ryan Athens...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://origin-www-dc.costar.com/News/Article/Fontana-Industrial-Sold-for-$12M/154812?ref=/News/Article/Fontana-Industrial-Sold-for-$12M/154812&src=rss

Rialto Industrial Sold for $1.8M

Jara Holding Second LLC purchased the industrial building at 1188 W. Leiske Dr. in Rialto, CA for $1.83 million, or $87 per square foot, from West Coast Storm, Inc. Built in 2007, the industrial building totals 21,000 square feet on 3.1 acres at the northwest corner of W. Ayala Dr. in East San Bernardino County. Spencer Hull of Coldwell Banker Commercial Sudweeks Group represented the seller. Lidia Talavera and Marc Piron of NAI Capital represented...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://origin-www-dc.costar.com/News/Article/Rialto-Industrial-Sold-for-$18M/154845?ref=/News/Article/Rialto-Industrial-Sold-for-$18M/154845&src=rss

Easton Office Building Trades Hands

LOS ANGELES-Easton Sports' 79,292-square-foot, build-to-suit office building, owned by Easton Properties II, sells to a local Los Angeles investment group after multiple offers.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_750/losangeles/office/Easton-Office-Building-Trades-Hands-340514.html

Coastal Areas Lead Recovery

LOS ANGELES-The fourth quarter report from the UCLA Anderson Forecast reveals that the majority of California's employment gains this year were found along the coast.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_750/losangeles/employment/Coastal-Areas-Lead-Recovery-340513.html

Fontana Industrial Sold for $1.2M

Town & Country Moving & Storage, Inc. purchased the industrial building at 14920 Hilton Dr. in Fontana, CA for $1.2 million, or about $85 per square foot, from Downs Oil Co., Inc., Profit Sharing Plan & Trust. Built in 2007, the building totals 13,696 square feet on 0.6 acres. Bldg 2 of the Hilton Drive Industrial Park located at the northwest of Hemlock Ave., just north of Foothill Blvd. in San Bernardino County. Randy Lockhart and Ryan Athens...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Fontana-Industrial-Sold-for-$12M/154812?ref=/News/Article/Fontana-Industrial-Sold-for-$12M/154812&src=rss

Rialto Industrial Sold for $1.8M

Jara Holding Second LLC purchased the industrial building at 1188 W. Leiske Dr. in Rialto, CA for $1.83 million, or $87 per square foot, from West Coast Storm, Inc. Built in 2007, the industrial building totals 21,000 square feet on 3.1 acres at the northwest corner of W. Ayala Dr. in East San Bernardino County. Spencer Hull of Coldwell Banker Commercial Sudweeks Group represented the seller. Lidia Talavera and Marc Piron of NAI Capital represented...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Rialto-Industrial-Sold-for-$18M/154845?ref=/News/Article/Rialto-Industrial-Sold-for-$18M/154845&src=rss

CBRE Group Acquires CAC Group

SAN FRANCISCO-The acquisition significantly enhances CBRE’s service offering in downtown San Francisco.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_750/sanfrancisco/office/CBRE-Group-Acquires-CAC-Group-340508.html

2100 Grand Office Project Adds Parking

EL SEGUNDO, CA-Klorman Construction Corp. will to build a 203-car, three-story parking structure on the Marshall 2100 Grand office building currently under renovation.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_750/losangeles/office/2100-Grand-Office-Project-Adds-Parking-340489.html

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Havengate, Centrelake Office Portfolio Closes for $26.6M

Rademaker Trust purchased the Havengate Center at 10350-10390 Commerce Center Dr. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Centrelake Plaza at 3401 Centrelake Dr. in Ontario, CA from an institutional investor for a total $26.6 million, or about $137 per square foot. This portfolio sale represents one of the largest office transactions in the Inland Empire this year, and brings Rademaker's Inland Empire holdings to about 680,000 square feet. Built in 1987...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://seattle.costargroup.com/News/Article/Havengate-Centrelake-Office-Portfolio-Closes-for-$266M/154415?ref=/News/Article/Havengate-Centrelake-Office-Portfolio-Closes-for-$266M/154415&src=rss

CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 24 - Dec. 7)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Tampa, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, New York City, Northern New Jersey, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Orlando, Dallas, and Hampton Roads. TAMPA Williams Joins CBRE By Cory Guy S



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Market Trend: Inland Empire's Industrial Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, eight Industrial buildings totaling 2,635,230 square feet were completed in the Inland Empire market area. This compares to five buildings totaling 1,704,277 square feet that were completed in the second quarter 2013, eight buildings totaling 2,574,183 square feet completed in the first quarter 2013, and 2,182,666 square feet in five buildings completed in the fourth quarter 2012. There were 7,241,740 square feet...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://seattle.costargroup.com/News/Article/Market-Trend-Inland-Empires-Industrial-Deliveries-Construction-and-Inventory/155158?ref=/News/Article/Market-Trend-Inland-Empires-Industrial-Deliveries-Construction-and-Inventory/155158&src=rss

Perris Industrial Sells for $1M

A private investor purchased the industrial facility at 3466 Webster Ave. in Perris, CA from R & S Family LP for $1 million, or about $89 per square foot. The facility was built in 2008 and totals 11,186 square feet on a half-acre in the South Riverside submarket. No brokers were involved in the direct sale. Please refer to CoStar COMPS #2857537 for more information on the transaction.



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://seattle.costargroup.com/News/Article/Perris-Industrial-Sells-for-$1M/154873?ref=/News/Article/Perris-Industrial-Sells-for-$1M/154873&src=rss

Temecula Office Sells for $1.4M

Zensei LLC purchased the office building at 41690 Enterprise Cir. N in Temecula, CA for $1.44 million, or about $79 per square foot, from a private trust. Built in 1988, the two-story office property totals 18,324 square feet and sits on 1.3 acres in the South Riverside submarket. The property was 76 percent leased at time of sale. Jon Walters and Michael Pappas of Colliers International represented the seller. Jerry Palmer of WestMar Commercial...



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Fontana Industrial Trades for $1.4M

K & P Auto Dismantlers, Inc. purchased the industrial building at 14975 Hilton Dr. in Fontana, CA for approximately $1.37 million, or $83 per square foot, from California Recyclers. The 16,493-square-foot facility was built in 2007 and is one of four buildings in the Park 66 Business Park. Bradford Yates, Stefan Pastor and Richard Schwartz with Colliers International represented the seller. Ryan Athens and Randy Lockhart with Newmark Grubb...



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Monet Sells for $13.2M in Rancho Cucamonga

Fit Development LP purchased The Monet shopping center at 12455 Victoria Gardens Ln. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for $13.2 million, or for about $420 per square foot, from the Urbahns Company, Inc. The sale was the buyer’s upleg in a 1031 Exchange. Built in 2007, the 31,400-square-foot shopping center sits on 2.7 acres at the southeast corner of Monet Ave. in the Airport Area submarket of San Bernardino County. The shopping center is anchored by Casual...



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CoStar Launches New Multifamily Offering Backed by Largest Database of U.S. Apt. Properties

With the launch this week of CoStar Multifamily(TM), CoStar adds a valuable new dimension to its service, making the same powerful information tools for office, retail and industrial property now available for the multifamily sector. The new service follows a massive effort by CoStar's research team to aggregate and confirm details on apartment communities containing five or more units. CoStar's 1,200-plus researchers have proactively captured...



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Market Trend: Inland Empire's Retail Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, 11 retail buildings totaling 130,970 square feet were completed in the Inland Empire retail market. Over the past four quarters, a total of 601,403 square feet of retail space has been built in Inland Empire. In addition to the current quarter, 13 buildings with 78,660 square feet were completed in second quarter 2013, 14 buildings totaling 313,193 square feet completed in first quarter 2013, and 78,580 square feet...



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CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 24 - Dec. 7)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Tampa, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, New York City, Northern New Jersey, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Orlando, Dallas, and Hampton Roads. TAMPA Williams Joins CBRE By Cory Guy S



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Market Trend: Inland Empire's Industrial Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, eight Industrial buildings totaling 2,635,230 square feet were completed in the Inland Empire market area. This compares to five buildings totaling 1,704,277 square feet that were completed in the second quarter 2013, eight buildings totaling 2,574,183 square feet completed in the first quarter 2013, and 2,182,666 square feet in five buildings completed in the fourth quarter 2012. There were 7,241,740 square feet...



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Friday, December 6, 2013

Market Trend: Inland Empire's Industrial Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, eight Industrial buildings totaling 2,635,230 square feet were completed in the Inland Empire market area. This compares to five buildings totaling 1,704,277 square feet that were completed in the second quarter 2013, eight buildings totaling 2,574,183 square feet completed in the first quarter 2013, and 2,182,666 square feet in five buildings completed in the fourth quarter 2012. There were 7,241,740 square feet...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Market-Trend-Inland-Empires-Industrial-Deliveries-Construction-and-Inventory/155158?ref=/News/Article/Market-Trend-Inland-Empires-Industrial-Deliveries-Construction-and-Inventory/155158&src=rss

Hughes Center To Sail for $506M

LOS ANGELES-Hines REIT enters into a purchase agreement with Blackstone Group LP to buy the five-building Howard Hughes Center for $506 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_749/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Hughes-Center-To-Sail-for-506M-340472.html

10-Acre Redevelopment Site Up for Grabs

LOS ANGELES-One of the largest redevelopment sites in West Los Angeles comes onto the market, creating one of the best development opportunists in over a decade.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_749/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/10-Acre-Redevelopment-Site-Up-for-Grabs-340471.html

CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 24 - Dec. 7)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Tampa, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, New York City, Northern New Jersey, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Orlando, Dallas, and Hampton Roads. TAMPA Williams Joins CBRE By Cory Guy S



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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Vineland Metro Community Breaks Ground

LOS ANGELES-MBK Homes breaks ground on a 27-home multifamily community of cottage-style detached apartment homes in North Hollywood.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_749/losangeles/multifamily/Vineland-Metro-Community-Breaks-Grounds-340439.html

The Swig Co. Inks 5YR Lease

LOS ANGELES-AHBE Landscape signs a 5-year lease with the Swig Co. to move the company's offices from Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_748/losangeles/leasing/The-Swig-Co-Inks-5YR-Lease-340431.html

Three Retail Properties Take $20M

SANTA BARBARA, CA-Three high-profile commercial properties in Santa Barbara, including the French Press Building and the Anacapa Project, sell for $20 million in three separate transactions.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_748/losangeles/retail/Three-Retail-Properties-Take-20M-340430.html

Public Storage Secures $700M Loan

GLENDALE, CA-Public Storage secures a $700 million short-term, one-year loan through Wells Fargo Bank to fund acquisition and development opportunities.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_748/losangeles/industrial/Public-Storage-Secures-700M-Loan-340399.html

CoStar Launches New Multifamily Offering Backed by Largest Database of U.S. Apt. Properties

With the launch this week of CoStar Multifamily(TM), CoStar adds a valuable new dimension to its service, making the same powerful information tools for office, retail and industrial property now available for the multifamily sector. The new service follows a massive effort by CoStar's research team to aggregate and confirm details on apartment communities containing five or more units. CoStar's 1,200-plus researchers have proactively captured...



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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

CoStar Launches New Multifamily Offering Backed by Largest Database of U.S. Apt. Properties

With the launch this week of CoStar Multifamily(TM), CoStar adds a valuable new dimension to its service, making the same powerful information tools for office, retail and industrial property now available for the multifamily sector. The new service follows a massive effort by CoStar's research team to aggregate and confirm details on apartment communities containing five or more units. CoStar's 1,200-plus researchers have proactively captured...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/CoStar-Launches-New-Multifamily-Offering-Backed-by-Largest-Database-of-US-Apt-Properties/155037?ref=/News/Article/CoStar-Launches-New-Multifamily-Offering-Backed-by-Largest-Database-of-US-Apt-Properties/155037&src=rss

52-Acre Industrial Site Fetches $19M

LOS ANGELES-Kearny Real Estate Co. purchases a large industrial site in the Moreno Valley with plans to build a 1.1 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution cross-dock building.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_747/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/52-Acre-Industrial-Site-Fetches-19M-340374.html

Industrial Supply Falls in 2014

LOS ANGELES-New research from CBRE predicts the national industrial availability rate next year will fall to 11.2% as industrial demand remains healthy.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_747/losangeles/industrial/Industrial-Supply-Falls-in-2014-340372.html

Report: Essex Property Bids $5B for BRE

PALO ALTO, CA-The REIT’s offer is higher than the unsuccessful $60-per-share bid made this past summer by Land & Buildings; BRE CEO Moore said in July that the company would consider “any legitimate proposals.”






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_747/west/multifamily/Report-Essex-Property-Bids-5B-for-BRE-340368.html

Lee's Valuation Group Adds Four Key Players

ATLANTA—Lee & Associates Valuation and Consulting Services is proving an industry demand and hirign quickly to keep pace. Find out who has joined up with the firm.






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Vintage Sears Building Sails for $29M

LOS ANGELES-MJW Investments sells the nine-story Art Deco building, formerly used as Sears department store's mail-order distribution center, for $29 million to a private investor.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_747/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Vintage-Sears-Building-Sails-for-29M-340352.html

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Pasadena Business Center Trades Hands

PASADENA, CA-DivcoWest acquires its first Pasadena property, the 238,843-square-foot Pasadena Business Center, which boasts creative office potential in the heart of Pasadena.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_746/losangeles/office/Pasadena-Business-Center-Trades-Hands-340327.html

CBRE Workplace 360 Unfolded

LOS ANGELES-In this video, CBRE leaders explain the process of choosing and adapting to the Workplace 360 office environment in its new Downtown Los Angeles global headquarters building.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_746/losangeles/office/CBRE-Workplace-360-Unfolded-340323.html

Research Key to Crowdfunding Platforms

LOS ANGELES-Crowdfunding campaign managers should do their due diligence before committing to a platform that may not be right for them, InvestedIn’s Alon Goren tells GlobeSt.com.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_746/losangeles/finance/Research-Key-to-Choosing-Crowdfunding-Platform-340311.html

Havengate, Centrelake Office Portfolio Closes for $26.6M

Rademaker Trust purchased the Havengate Center at 10350-10390 Commerce Center Dr. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Centrelake Plaza at 3401 Centrelake Dr. in Ontario, CA from an institutional investor for a total $26.6 million, or about $137 per square foot. This portfolio sale represents one of the largest office transactions in the Inland Empire this year, and brings Rademaker's Inland Empire holdings to about 680,000 square feet. Built in 1987...



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Perris Industrial Sells for $1M

A private investor purchased the industrial facility at 3466 Webster Ave. in Perris, CA from R & S Family LP for $1 million, or about $89 per square foot. The facility was built in 2008 and totals 11,186 square feet on a half-acre in the South Riverside submarket. No brokers were involved in the direct sale. Please refer to CoStar COMPS #2857537 for more information on the transaction.



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Temecula Office Sells for $1.4M

Zensei LLC purchased the office building at 41690 Enterprise Cir. N in Temecula, CA for $1.44 million, or about $79 per square foot, from a private trust. Built in 1988, the two-story office property totals 18,324 square feet and sits on 1.3 acres in the South Riverside submarket. The property was 76 percent leased at time of sale. Jon Walters and Michael Pappas of Colliers International represented the seller. Jerry Palmer of WestMar Commercial...



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Fontana Industrial Trades for $1.4M

K & P Auto Dismantlers, Inc. purchased the industrial building at 14975 Hilton Dr. in Fontana, CA for approximately $1.37 million, or $83 per square foot, from California Recyclers. The 16,493-square-foot facility was built in 2007 and is one of four buildings in the Park 66 Business Park. Bradford Yates, Stefan Pastor and Richard Schwartz with Colliers International represented the seller. Ryan Athens and Randy Lockhart with Newmark Grubb...



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Monet Sells for $13.2M in Rancho Cucamonga

Fit Development LP purchased The Monet shopping center at 12455 Victoria Gardens Ln. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for $13.2 million, or for about $420 per square foot, from the Urbahns Company, Inc. The sale was the buyer’s upleg in a 1031 Exchange. Built in 2007, the 31,400-square-foot shopping center sits on 2.7 acres at the southeast corner of Monet Ave. in the Airport Area submarket of San Bernardino County. The shopping center is anchored by Casual...



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Monday, December 2, 2013

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Hospitality Draws Investors Downtown

LOS ANGELES-Renaissance of Downtown Los Angeles: Opportunity Knocks speakers Chris Martin, Dan Beckerman and Bert Dezzutti tell GlobeSt.com's Kelsi Maree Borland about downtown investment opportunities in the office and entertainment sectors.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_746/losangeles/other/Hospitality-Draws-Investor-Attention-Downtown-340299.html

Perris Industrial Sells for $1M

A private investor purchased the industrial facility at 3466 Webster Ave. in Perris, CA from R & S Family LP for $1 million, or about $89 per square foot. The facility was built in 2008 and totals 11,186 square feet on a half-acre in the South Riverside submarket. No brokers were involved in the direct sale. Please refer to CoStar COMPS #2857537 for more information on the transaction.



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Perris-Industrial-Sells-for-$1M/154873?ref=/News/Article/Perris-Industrial-Sells-for-$1M/154873&src=rss

Fontana Industrial Trades for $1.4M

K & P Auto Dismantlers, Inc. purchased the industrial building at 14975 Hilton Dr. in Fontana, CA for approximately $1.37 million, or $83 per square foot, from California Recyclers. The 16,493-square-foot facility was built in 2007 and is one of four buildings in the Park 66 Business Park. Bradford Yates, Stefan Pastor and Richard Schwartz with Colliers International represented the seller. Ryan Athens and Randy Lockhart with Newmark Grubb...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Fontana-Industrial-Trades-for-$14M/154867?ref=/News/Article/Fontana-Industrial-Trades-for-$14M/154867&src=rss

Temecula Office Sells for $1.4M

Zensei LLC purchased the office building at 41690 Enterprise Cir. N in Temecula, CA for $1.44 million, or about $79 per square foot, from a private trust. Built in 1988, the two-story office property totals 18,324 square feet and sits on 1.3 acres in the South Riverside submarket. The property was 76 percent leased at time of sale. Jon Walters and Michael Pappas of Colliers International represented the seller. Jerry Palmer of WestMar Commercial...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Temecula-Office-Sells-for-$14M/154824?ref=/News/Article/Temecula-Office-Sells-for-$14M/154824&src=rss

Monet Sells for $13.2M in Rancho Cucamonga

Fit Development LP purchased The Monet shopping center at 12455 Victoria Gardens Ln. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for $13.2 million, or for about $420 per square foot, from the Urbahns Company, Inc. The sale was the buyer’s upleg in a 1031 Exchange. Built in 2007, the 31,400-square-foot shopping center sits on 2.7 acres at the southeast corner of Monet Ave. in the Airport Area submarket of San Bernardino County. The shopping center is anchored by Casual...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Monet-Sells-for-$132M-in-Rancho-Cucamonga/154821?ref=/News/Article/Monet-Sells-for-$132M-in-Rancho-Cucamonga/154821&src=rss

Thanksgiving Thursday Bodes Well for Holiday Shopping

LOS ANGELES-Jones Lang LaSalle Retail CEO Greg Maloney gives GlobeSt.com's Kelsi Maree Borland a recap of Thanksgiving Thursday and Black Friday sales, which indicate a strong holiday season.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_745/losangeles/retail/Thanksgiving-Thursday-Bodes-Well-for-Holiday-Shopping-340281.html

Small Businesses Get $60M in Financing

LOS ANGELES-In the past three months, the CDC Small Business Finance provides $60 million in SBA loans for small businesses to grow and secure long-term commercial real estate assets.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_745/losangeles/office/Small-Businesses-Get-60M-in-Financing-340280.html

BH Properties Shifts Focus to West Coast

LOS ANGELES-Following the sale of a multifamily complex in Virginia, BH Properties’ Steve Jaffe tells GlobeSt.com’s Kelsi Maree Borland about the company’s new West Coast strategy.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_745/losangeles/distressed_assets/BH-Properties-Shifts-Focus-to-West-Coast-340244.html

Havengate, Centrelake Office Portfolio Closes for $26.6M

Rademaker Trust purchased the Havengate Center at 10350-10390 Commerce Center Dr. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Centrelake Plaza at 3401 Centrelake Dr. in Ontario, CA from an institutional investor for a total $26.6 million, or about $137 per square foot. This portfolio sale represents one of the largest office transactions in the Inland Empire this year, and brings Rademaker's Inland Empire holdings to about 680,000 square feet. Built in 1987...



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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

USC Victors at Annual NAIOP Challenge

LOS ANGELES-At the NAIOP Real Estate Challenge, graduate students from UCLA and USC presented competing proposals for an 11-acre development site on Pacific Coast Highway.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_744/losangeles/development/USC-Victors-at-Annual-NAIOP-Challenge-340242.html

Nadel Architects Completes $165M MF Complex

MARINA DEL REY, CA-The Shores, a 544-unit multifamily complex with 12, five-story buildings, completes construction and launches leasing efforts.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_744/losangeles/multifamily/Nadel-Architects-Completes-165M-MF-Complex-340243.html

Industry Leaders Raise $30,000 for Charity

LOS ANGELES-Commercial real estate industry leaders gather for the first annual Padres Casino Night to help raise $30,000 for the children's cancer charity Padres Contra El Cancer.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_744/losangeles/other/Industry-Leaders-Raise-30000-for-Charity-340205.html

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Market Trend: Inland Empire's Retail Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, 11 retail buildings totaling 130,970 square feet were completed in the Inland Empire retail market. Over the past four quarters, a total of 601,403 square feet of retail space has been built in Inland Empire. In addition to the current quarter, 13 buildings with 78,660 square feet were completed in second quarter 2013, 14 buildings totaling 313,193 square feet completed in first quarter 2013, and 78,580 square feet...



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Modera Miramar Complex Sells for $70M

MIRAMAR, FL-An affiliate of IMT Residential of Sherman Oaks, CA has acquired the Modera Miramar apartment complex here for $70 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_743/miami/multifamily/Modera-Miramar-Complex-Sells-for-70M-340193.html

Home Prices Post Biggest Gains Since '06

NEW YORK CITY-However, S&P Dow Jones Indices’ David M. Blitzer notes that the strong resurgence of home prices in the West is “sparking questions and concerns about the possibility of another bubble.”






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_743/national/multifamily/Home-Prices-Post-Biggest-Gains-Since-06-340178.html

Majestic Realty Co. Launches Office Build

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, CA-Majestic Realty Co. reveals plans for a 166,406-square-foot office building with Bank of the West in agreement to sign a 93,058-square-foot lease.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_743/losangeles/office/Majestic-Realty-Co-Launches-Office-Build-340176.html

Retail Patterns Predict Holiday Season Growth

LOS ANGELES-A report from Marcus & Millichap predicts a successful holiday season after retail spending increases in October despite the government shutdown.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_743/losangeles/retail/Retail-Patterns-Predict-Holiday-Season-Growth-340174.html

Market Trend: Inland Empire's Retail Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, 11 retail buildings totaling 130,970 square feet were completed in the Inland Empire retail market. Over the past four quarters, a total of 601,403 square feet of retail space has been built in Inland Empire. In addition to the current quarter, 13 buildings with 78,660 square feet were completed in second quarter 2013, 14 buildings totaling 313,193 square feet completed in first quarter 2013, and 78,580 square feet...



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CBRE Miami Adds NY CRE Heavy Hitter

MIAMI—John Fitzsimmons has traded his Cushman & Wakefield accolades for a role at CBRE. Find out what he brings to CBRE's Miami South Florida operations.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_743/miami/office/CBRE-Miami-Adds-NY-CRE-Heavy-Hitter-340168.html

L.A. Claims "Most Dense" Title

LOS ANGELES-As the nation’s most dense city, Los Angeles needs to revise building codes to accommodate future growth, according to the Impact of Density on L.A. Symposium.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_743/losangeles/other/LA-Claims-Most-Dense-Title-340134.html

Monday, November 25, 2013

3Q Shows Luxury Home Values Increase

SAN FRANCISCO-A report from First Republic Prestige Home Index shows that luxury home values in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego increase in the third quarter.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_742/west/multifamily/3Q-Shows-Luxury-Home-Values-Increase-340133.html

South Bay Marriott Fetches $76M

TORRANCE, CA-DiamondRock Hospitality Co. sells the Torrance Marriott South Bay for $76 million in proceeds to an unaffiliated third party.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_742/losangeles/hotel/South-Bay-Marriott-Fetches-76M-340128.html

L.A. Claims "Most Dense" Title

LOS ANGELES-As the nation’s most dense city, Los Angeles needs to revise building codes to accommodate future growth, according to the Impact of Density on L.A. Symposium.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_742/losangeles/other/LA-Claims-Most-Dense-Title-340127.html

Sunday, November 24, 2013

SBE Eyes Spot Downtown for Hotel Build

LOS ANGELES-Hospitality brand SBE considers a spot near the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles for a possible hotel development.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_742/losangeles/hotel/SBE-Eyes-Spot-Downtown-for-Hotel-Build-340103.html

Friday, November 22, 2013

CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 17 - 23)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Chicago, New York City, Boston, Cincinnati, Washington DC, Los Angeles, South Florida, St. Louis, Houston, San Francisco, Charleston, and Northern New Jersey. CHICAGO DTZ Recruits CBRE's Quick to Lead GCS By Ashley Martin

Net Lease Supply Limited, Demand High

LOS ANGELES-Finance and investment panelists at Net Lease West 2013 remain bullish and anticipate a good year due to high demand and limited product supply.






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CSULB Tech Park Inks 104,000SF Lease

LONG BEACH-California State University, Long Beach Technology Park sings a 104,737-square-foot lease with Primex Agricultural Services, GlobeSt.com reports in this EXCLUSIVE story.






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CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 17 - 23)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Chicago, New York City, Boston, Cincinnati, Washington DC, Los Angeles, South Florida, St. Louis, Houston, San Francisco, Charleston, and Northern New Jersey. CHICAGO DTZ Recruits CBRE's Quick to Lead GCS By Ashley Martin

Stan Johnson Recruits West Coast Leader

LOS ANGELES-Sam Alison joins Stan Johnson as the firm's West Coast regional director, focusing on single-tenant net lease investment sales, GlobeSt.com reports EXCLUSIVELY.






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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Mesa West Fund III Hits $752M

LOS ANGELES-Mesa West holds the third close of its Fund III with $100 million over its original fundraising goal.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_740/losangeles/finance/Mesa-West-Fund-III-Hits-752M-340032.html

Push for Light Rail Extension

ARCADIA, CA-Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority hosts a pre-proposal conference to push for a light rail extension from Azusa to Montclair.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_740/losangeles/development/Push-for-Light-Rail-Extension-340029.html

Risk Tolerance Key for Net Lease

LOS ANGELES-Panelists at Net Lease West 2013 explain that "good deals" depend on the investor's risk tolerance level.






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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Ashley Furniture Leases 75,000-SF in Colton

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. has signed a three-year lease for 75,377 square feet of industrial space at 1501 Cooley Dr. in Colton, CA. Built in 2004, the building totals 123,711 square feet on 7.4 acres in the East San Bernardino submarket, part of the Cooley Ranch Business Park at the southwest corner of the 10 and 215 Freeways. Ashley Furniture will share the building with Banner Mattress Company. Tal Siglar and Mark Zorn of Colliers...



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Norco Retail Acquired for $4.4M

Barrett Heritage LLC purchased the retail building at 3699 Hamner Ave. in Norco, CA from Hunt Electronic USA, Inc. for $4.41 million, or approximately $340 per square foot, in an auction sale. Built in 2005, the building totals 12,954 square feet on 1.2 acres, part of the Norco Freeway Retail Center, located at the southeast corner of 6th St., west of the 15 Freeway. Consisting of ten retail spaces, the asset was 90 percent leased at the time...



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Ashley Furniture Leases 75,000-SF in Colton

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. has signed a three-year lease for 75,377 square feet of industrial space at 1501 Cooley Dr. in Colton, CA. Built in 2004, the building totals 123,711 square feet on 7.4 acres in the East San Bernardino submarket, part of the Cooley Ranch Business Park at the southwest corner of the 10 and 215 Freeways. Ashley Furniture will share the building with Banner Mattress Company. Tal Siglar and Mark Zorn of Colliers...



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Norco Retail Acquired for $4.4M

Barrett Heritage LLC purchased the retail building at 3699 Hamner Ave. in Norco, CA from Hunt Electronic USA, Inc. for $4.41 million, or approximately $340 per square foot, in an auction sale. Built in 2005, the building totals 12,954 square feet on 1.2 acres, part of the Norco Freeway Retail Center, located at the southeast corner of 6th St., west of the 15 Freeway. Consisting of ten retail spaces, the asset was 90 percent leased at the time...



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Creative Tenants Drive Westside Office Demand

LOS ANGELES-Allen Matkins’ Eric Shelby sits down with GlobeSt.com’s Kelsi Maree Borland to discuss the rising Westside demand for creative office space, in this UPDATE to a previous story.






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Storm Plaza CVS Holds Grand Opening

TORRANCE, CA-Storm Plaza anchor tenant CVS/pharmacy celebrates its grand opening, marking the completion of the shopping center's first phase of construction.






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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Anchor Tenants Renew at The Alhambra

ALHAMBRA, CA-The Alhambra, a 45-acre shopping center, signs expanded leases with three anchor tenants, covering more than 126,000 square feet of mixed-use space.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_738/losangeles/office/Anchor-Tenants-Expand-Leases-at-The-Alhambra-339934.html

Retail Sector to Generate $10B Per Day

LOS ANGELES-JLL uncovers five strategies to help retailers achieve the 3.9% sales growth estimated by the National Retail Federation this holiday season.






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Riot Games Leases Element LA Campus

LOS ANGELES-Video Game publisher Riot Games Inc. signs a lease for the full Element LA office campus, totaling 284,000 square feet, in what may be the largest Southern California office lease in five years.






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Monday, November 18, 2013

Temecula Office Condos Sell for $2M

A private investor purchased five office condo units totaling 10,750 square feet at 31565 Rancho Pueblo Rd. in Temecula, CA for $2.04 million, or about $190 per square foot, from PNL Companies. Built in 2007, the two-story office property totals 21,880 square feet on more than two acres in the Rancho Pueblo Office Park located at the northeast corner of Temecula Pkwy, part of the Rancho Pueblo Office Park. Jerry Palmer with WestMar Commercial...



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Post Plaza Sold for $1.3M

Hammer Insurance Services, Inc. purchased the flex building at 9225 Charles Smith Ave. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for $1.25 million, or about $112 per square foot, from a private trust. Built in 2001, Post Plaza totals 11,124 square feet on almost three-quarters of an acre at the southeast corner of 6th St., with frontage on the 15 Freeway. The buyer is an owner/user and will be operating its insurance business at the subject property. James Panting...



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Palm Desert Flex Bldgs Sold for $3.3M

Renken & Co. purchased two flex properties at 77622 Country Club Dr. in Palm Desert, CA for $3.3 million, or about $100 per square foot, from a private trust. Built in 1988, the two buildings total 32,910 square feet on approximately 2.2 acres located at the northeast corner of Park Center Dr., part of the Country Club Business Park. The two assets were 97 percent occupied at the time of sale. Steve Metzler of Industrial West, Inc. represented...



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Murrieta Retail Trades for $1.2M

Tuff Shed, Inc. purchased the retail building at 41034 Elm St. in Murrieta, CA for $1.18 million, or about $247 per square foot, from Monte Di Villa LLC. The buyer, a storage building and garage manufacturer, will be using the property. Built in 2002, the building totals 4,750 square feet and sits on 3.4 acres located at the southwest corner of Monroe Ave. with freeway frontage west of the I-15. Jon Friesen and Brian Bielatowicz of Lee & Associates...



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Colton Retail Sells for $3.6M

Outdoor Food Court LLC purchased the retail building at 1175 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. in Colton, CA for $3.6 million, or about $35 per square foot. The buyer plans to reconfigure the former Kmart store to become a multi-tenant retail building. Built in 1991, the property totals 104,231 square feet on 8.6 acres located in the Cooley Ranch area off the 215 Freeway, just south of the 10 Freeway and across the street from Wal-Mart. Jorge Yamzon and...



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Colton Retail Sells for $3.6M

Outdoor Food Court LLC purchased the retail building at 1175 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. in Colton, CA for $3.6 million, or about $35 per square foot. The buyer plans to reconfigure the former Kmart store to become a multi-tenant retail building. Built in 1991, the property totals 104,231 square feet on 8.6 acres located in the Cooley Ranch area off the 215 Freeway, just south of the 10 Freeway and across the street from Wal-Mart. Jorge Yamzon and...



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Temecula Office Condos Sell for $2M

A private investor purchased five office condo units totaling 10,750 square feet at 31565 Rancho Pueblo Rd. in Temecula, CA for $2.04 million, or about $190 per square foot, from PNL Companies. Built in 2007, the two-story office property totals 21,880 square feet on more than two acres in the Rancho Pueblo Office Park located at the northeast corner of Temecula Pkwy, part of the Rancho Pueblo Office Park. Jerry Palmer with WestMar Commercial...



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Post Plaza Sold for $1.3M

Hammer Insurance Services, Inc. purchased the flex building at 9225 Charles Smith Ave. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for $1.25 million, or about $112 per square foot, from a private trust. Built in 2001, Post Plaza totals 11,124 square feet on almost three-quarters of an acre at the southeast corner of 6th St., with frontage on the 15 Freeway. The buyer is an owner/user and will be operating its insurance business at the subject property. James Panting...



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Palm Desert Flex Bldgs Sold for $3.3M

Renken & Co. purchased two flex properties at 77622 Country Club Dr. in Palm Desert, CA for $3.3 million, or about $100 per square foot, from a private trust. Built in 1988, the two buildings total 32,910 square feet on approximately 2.2 acres located at the northeast corner of Park Center Dr., part of the Country Club Business Park. The two assets were 97 percent occupied at the time of sale. Steve Metzler of Industrial West, Inc. represented...



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Murrieta Retail Trades for $1.2M

Tuff Shed, Inc. purchased the retail building at 41034 Elm St. in Murrieta, CA for $1.18 million, or about $247 per square foot, from Monte Di Villa LLC. The buyer, a storage building and garage manufacturer, will be using the property. Built in 2002, the building totals 4,750 square feet and sits on 3.4 acres located at the southwest corner of Monroe Ave. with freeway frontage west of the I-15. Jon Friesen and Brian Bielatowicz of Lee & Associates...



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Net Lease Industry Strong As Ever

LOS ANGELES-Net Lease West panelist Paul McDowell tells GlobeSt.com's Kelsi Maree Borland that the dynamic changes to the investment market over the last 12 months have made the net lease industry a true investment class.






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Diamond Creek Shopping Center Scores $15M

DIAMOND BAR, CA-The Diamond Creek Shopping Center secures a $15 million loan for the 121,788-square-foot center after a recent conversion to a mini-mall.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_737/losangeles/retail/Diamond-Creek-Shopping-Center-Scores-15M-339876.html

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Partner Ranked First for Phase I ESAs

TORRANCE, CA-In a national poll by EDR Scorekeeper, Partner Engineering and Science Inc. ranks number one in providing Phase I environmental assessments in the third quarter.






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Friday, November 15, 2013

Corona Pointe Trades for $96.4M

Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc. acquired the Corona Pointe multifamily community at 3957 Pierce St. in Riverside, CA from Friedkin Realty Management Group for $96.4 million, or about $135,000 per unit. The 605,460-square-foot, low-density, garden-style apartment property was built in 1986 on 34.1 acres in the La Sierra submarket of Riverside County. The 714 units are a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments spread across 54 buildings with...



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Market Trend: Inland Empire's Office Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, no new office space was completed in the Inland Empire market area. This compares to six buildings totaling 104,662 square feet that were completed in the second quarter 2013, three buildings totaling 35,859 square feet completed in the first quarter 2013, and one building totaling 19,558 square feet completed in the fourth quarter 2012. There were 135,402 square feet of office space under construction at the...



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CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 10 - 16)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Pittsburgh, New York City, Orlando, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, Greenville/Spartanburg, Los Angeles, Westchester/SoConn, and Tampa. PITTSBURGH Pelusi Stepping Down as HFF's CEO By Tim Trainor

Corona Pointe Trades for $96.4M

Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc. acquired the Corona Pointe multifamily community at 3957 Pierce St. in Riverside, CA from Friedkin Realty Management Group for $96.4 million, or about $135,000 per unit. The 605,460-square-foot, low-density, garden-style apartment property was built in 1986 on 34.1 acres in the La Sierra submarket of Riverside County. The 714 units are a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments spread across 54 buildings with...



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Market Trend: Inland Empire's Office Deliveries, Construction and Inventory

During the third quarter 2013, no new space was completed in the Inland Empire market area. This compares to six buildings totaling 104,662 square feet that were completed in the second quarter 2013, three buildings totaling 35,859 square feet completed in the first quarter 2013, and one building totaling 19,558 square feet completed in the fourth quarter 2012. There were 135,402 square feet of office space under construction at the end of...



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CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 10 - 16)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Pittsburgh, New York City, Orlando, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, Greenville/Spartanburg, Los Angeles, Westchester/SoConn, and Tampa. PITTSBURGH Pelusi Stepping Down as HFF's CEO By Tim Trainor

Terra Capital Partners Opens L.A. Office

LOS ANGELES-New York-based commercial real estate lenders Terra Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office with real estate veteran Doug Vikser at the helm.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_736/losangeles/other/Terra-Capital-Partners-Opens-LA-Office-339810.html

Kennedy Wilson Spends $39M on Portland MF

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-Kennedy Wilson and partners purchases the Pointe, a 388-unit multifamily property in the suburbs of Portland, OR, for $39.5 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_736/losangeles/multifamily/Kennedy-Wilson-Spends-39M-on-Portland-MF-339783.html

Coreland Gains New Lease Assignments

TUSTIN, CA-The firm gains five new retail leasing assignments in Southern California, including three in Orange County and two in Los Angeles County.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_736/orangecounty/retail/Coreland-Tasked-With-New-Lease-Assignments-339742.html

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Meta Housing Corp. Gets $52M for MF Builds

LOS ANGELES-Meta Housing Corp. secures $52.5 million in financing for the development of three new affordable-housing multifamily properties, totaling 160 units.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_735/losangeles/multifamily/Meta-Housing-Corp-Gets-52M-for-Developments-339761.html

Multifamily Property Trades Hands for $121M

SAN DIEGO-Essex Property Trust acquires multifamily property Domain by Alta San Diego from Wood Partners for $121M in an all-cash transaction.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_735/sandiego/acquisitions_dispositions/Multifamily-Property-Trades-Hands-for-121M-339762.html

BFC SBA Lending Leads L.A.

LOS ANGELES-BFC SBA Lending closes over $100 million in SBA 504 loans for 2013, earning the number two spot on a list top firms in the Lender Banking Report issued by the US Small Business Administration.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_735/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/BFC-SBA-Lending-Leads-LA-339736.html

Houston #1 -- in Traffic Congestion

HOUSTON-According to the TomTom Americas Traffic Index, Houston tops other Texas cities when it comes to traffic congestion, and ranks 20th in the Americas and 14th in the United States.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_735/houston/other/Houston-is-First-In-Traffic-Congestion-339719.html

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

ETCO Homes Holds Grand Opening

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-Luxury condo community ETCO Homes completes construction and schedules a grand opening ceremony to launch sales efforts of the $1 million dollar units.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_734/losangeles/multifamily/ETCO-Homes-Holds-Grand-Opening-339708.html

One Bldg. = Six-Figure ROI on Green

GLENDALE, CA-Transwestern’s assisting ability advisor Samantha Longshore tells Carrie Rossenfeld that sustainability efforts at 330 N. Brand here led to annual energy savings in the $100,000s.)






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_734/losangeles/office/One-Bldg-Six-Figure-ROI-on-Green-339699.html

Mixed-Use Property Inks Six Retail Tenants

PLAYA VISTA, CA-The Runway at Playa Vista, a new mixed-use community, signs leases for six new restaurant and retail tenants, totaling 25,000 square feet.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_734/losangeles/retail/Mixed-Use-Development-Inks-Six-Retail-Tenants-339690.html

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Park Haven Bus Ctr Sells for $8.1M

A joint venture of Cardinal Equities LLC and MDT Properties, Inc. acquired two office buildings at 3350 and 3380 Shelby St. in Ontario, CA for $8.1 million, or about $97 per square foot, from Chippewa Enterprises, Inc. 3350 Shelby St. is a three-story building that was built in 1987 and offers a gross building size of 55,520 square feet. 3380 Shelby St. is a two-story building that was built in 1990 and stands at 32,452 square feet. Both buildings...



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Balcony at Beverwil Gets $28M

LOS ANGELES-The Balcony at Beverwil shopping center receives a $28 million refinancing loan to pay off its outstanding principal.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_733/losangeles/retail/Balcony-at-Beverwil-Gets-28M-339665.html

Rexford Industrial Acquires Industrial Property

LOS ANGELES-Rexford Industrial Realty purchases a four building, 79% occupied industrial property in Yorba Linda for $12 million.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_733/losangeles/industrial/Rexford-Industrial-Acquires-Industrial-Property-339663.html

Park Haven Bus Ctr Sells for $8.1M

A joint venture of Cardinal Equities LLC and MDT Properties, Inc. acquired two office buildings at 3350 and 3380 Shelby St. in Ontario, CA for $8.1 million, or about $97 per square foot, from Chippewa Enterprises, Inc. 3350 Shelby St. is a three-story building that was built in 1987 and offers a gross building size of 55,520 square feet. 3380 Shelby St. is a two-story building that was built in 1990 and stands at 32,452 square feet. Both buildings...



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Office Vacancy Stagnant for Seven Quarters

LOS ANGELES-Studley's third quarter office report shows that vacancy rates for traditional office properties has remained stagnant for the past seven quarters, at 19%.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_733/losangeles/office/Office-Vacancy-Stagnant-for-Seven-Quarters-339635.html

L.A. Residential Increases Changing Retail Landscape

LOS ANGELES-In this EXCLUSIVE commentary, Charles Dunn’s Tracy Taft says that Downtown’s spread-out population, limited parking, and few spaces for large retail hubs is creating a niche for retail.






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Monday, November 11, 2013

TruAmerica Completes Second Acquisition

LOS ANGELES-Robert Hart tells GlobeSt.com's Kelsi Maree Borland about his newly launched multifamily investment firm, TruAmerica Multifamily, and its recent and upcoming acquisitions.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_732/losangeles/multifamily/TruAmerica-Completes-Second-Acquisition-339613.html

Toll Brothers Acquires Shapell Homes

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-Colliers International's Sal Provenza tells GlobeSt.com about Toll Brothers recent $1.60 billion cash acquisition of Shapell Industries Inc. in this UPDATE to a previous story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_732/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/Toll-Brothers-Acquires-Shapell-Homes-339612.html

Bankrupt Retail Center Sails for $18M

CAMARILLO, CA-After a two year battle, Colliers International successfully curbs bankruptcy sale loan restrictions to close the acquisition of Camarillo Plaza for $17.7 million, GlobeSt.com reports in this EXCLUSIVE story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_732/losangeles/retail/Bankrupt-Retail-Center-Sails-for-18M-339588.html

Friday, November 8, 2013

CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 3 - 9)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Tampa, Boston, Dallas, Westchester/SoConn, San Francisco, East Bay, Chicago, Indianapolis, Richmond, New York City, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Atlanta, South Florida, and Phoenix. TAMPA CBRE Adds Industrial Services Team in Tampa By Thomas Wojehowski

Market Trend: Inland Empire's Industrial Vacancy Stays at 6.3%

The Inland Empire Industrial market ended the third quarter 2013 with a vacancy rate of 6.3%. The vacancy rate was unchanged over the previous quarter, with net absorption totaling positive 2,412,767 square feet in the third quarter. That compares to positive 1,825,295 square feet in the second quarter 2013. Vacant sublease space increased in the quarter, ending the quarter at 545,512 square feet. Tenants moving into large blocks of space...



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Market Trend: Inland Empire's Industrial Vacancy Stays at 6.3%

The Inland Empire Industrial market ended the third quarter 2013 with a vacancy rate of 6.3%. The vacancy rate was unchanged over the previous quarter, with net absorption totaling positive 2,412,767 square feet in the third quarter. That compares to positive 1,825,295 square feet in the second quarter 2013. Vacant sublease space increased in the quarter, ending the quarter at 545,512 square feet. Tenants moving into large blocks of space...



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CoStar's People of Note (Nov. 3 - 9)

It's time to update those contact managers with CoStar's People of Note, reporting news on significant new CRE hires and promotions. This week's issue includes the following markets: Tampa, Boston, Dallas, Westchester/SoConn, San Francisco, East Bay, Chicago, Indianapolis, Richmond, New York City, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Atlanta, South Florida, and Phoenix. TAMPA CBRE Adds Industrial Services Team in Tampa By Thomas Wojehowski

Ground Breaks on $80M Shopping Center

LOS ANGELES-Federal Realty begins construction on the Point, an $80 million dining and entertainment shopping center in the South Bay, set to open in 2015.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_731/losangeles/retail/Ground-Breaks-on-80M-Shopping-Center-339563.html

Put Ducks in Row For Rent Collection

GLENDALE, CA-Planning ahead what you’ll do if tenants don’t pay will go a long way toward assuring you get the rent you’re owed, Fidelity Creditor Service’s Clint Sallee tells Carrie Rossenfeld.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_731/losangeles/leasing/Put-Ducks-in-Row-For-Rent-Collection-339551.html

CBRE Global Closes Deal for 337-Unit Asset

PHOENIX-The buyer pays $51 million to Prudential Real Estate Investors for its first investment in the Valley; the class A Ninety Degrees.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_731/phoenix/multifamily/CBRE-Global-Closes-Deal-for-337-Unit-Asset-339525.html

Creative Office Vacancy Falls Below 11%

LOS ANGELES-Vacancy rates for creative office space on the Westside, especially Culver City and Playa Vista, fall to 10.6% for the first time since 2008.






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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Port of Long Beach Signs Port Pact

LOS ANGELES-The Port of Long Beach and the Busan Port Authority sign a sister port pact in South Korea as part of the port’s $4 billion modernization program.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_730/losangeles/other/Port-of-Long-Beach-Signs-Port-Pact-339522.html

Maxxam Enterprises Signs Lululemon

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-Maxxam Enterprises inks a long-term lease with yoga brand Lululemon for a 6,400-square-foot store space at Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_730/losangeles/retail/Maxxam-Enterprises-Signs-Lululemon-339521.html

PS Business Parks' Public Offering $79.25PPS

LOS ANGELES-PS Business Parks Inc. estimates $103 million in gross proceeds from its public offering of 1.3 million shares of common stock priced at $79.25 per share.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_730/losangeles/finance/PS-Business-Parks-Common-Stock-7925Share-339483.html

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Blue Sky Hospitality Purchases Best Western Inn for $6.4M

A private investor sold the Best Western Inn @ Palm Springs motel at 1633 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs, CA to Blue Sky Hospitality Investment, Inc. for $6.4 million, or about $91,000 per room. The 27,650-square-foot hospitality building was constructed in 1975 in the Coachella Valley submarket of Riverside County. Steve Usher of Titan Hospitality represented both the buyer and the seller in the sale. Please see CoStar COMPS #2841678...



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Blue Sky Hospitality Purchases Best Western Inn for $6.4M

A private investor sold the Best Western Inn @ Palm Springs motel at 1633 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs, CA to Blue Sky Hospitality Investment, Inc. for $6.4 million, or about $91,000 per room. The 27,650-square-foot hospitality building was constructed in 1975 in the Coachella Valley submarket of Riverside County. Steve Usher of Titan Hospitality represented both the buyer and the seller in the sale. Please see CoStar COMPS #2841678...



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JV Pays $9.1M for Fontana Land

A joint venture between The Bascom Group LLC and Real Estate Development Associates has purchased 16.9 acres of industrial land at 11100 Hemlock Ave. in Fontana, CA from JM Eagle, a manufacturing company, for $9.07 million, or about $537,000 per acre. The buyer has plans to build an industrial and distribution building totaling 350,000 square feet sometime next year. The unimproved land is located in the Airport Area submarket, and was level cleared...



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Shopping Center Portfolio Lands $42M

LOS ANGELES-A joint venture between Fountain Capital and Cheney & Mathes Properties secures $41.6 million for the acquisition of 16 Walmart-adjacent shopping centers in 10 markets throughout the country.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_729/losangeles/retail/Shopping-Center-Portfolio-Lands-42M-339474.html

Environmental Risks Tops List of Concerns

LOS ANGELES-Some of the key takeaways from a recent poll to our readers was that most of the 500 CRE respondents said zoning/entitlement and environmental issues ranked among the highest asset-level concerns—We also learned a few surprises along the way.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_729/losangeles/engineering/Environmental-Risks-Tops-List-of-Concerns-339408.html

Griffin Capital Gains $521M Office Portfolio

EL SEGUNDO, CA-GlobeSt.com learns EXCLUSIVELY that the firm has acquired an 18-asset, triple-net-leased portfolio that nearly doubles the REIT’s size.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_729/losangeles/office/Griffin-Capital-Gains-521M-Office-Portfolio-339447.html

Medical Office Portfolios Get $240M

LOS ANGELES-Illustrating increased activity in the healthcare sector, G&L Realty secures two loans totaling $240 million for an eight-building medical office portfolio.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_729/losangeles/medical_office/Medical-Office-Portfolios-Get-240M-339445.html

JV Pays $9.1M for Fontana Land

A joint venture between The Bascom Group LLC and Real Estate Development Associates has purchased 16.9 acres of industrial land at 11100 Hemlock Ave. in Fontana, CA from JM Eagle, a manufacturing company, for $9.07 million, or about $537,000 per acre. The buyer has plans to build an industrial and distribution building totaling 350,000 square feet sometime next year. The unimproved land is located in the Airport Area submarket, and was level cleared...



via Inland Empire Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group http://www.costar.com/News/Article/JV-Pays-$91M-for-Fontana-Land/153450?ref=/News/Article/JV-Pays-$91M-for-Fontana-Land/153450&src=rss

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Davis Wright Tremaine Renews DTLA Lease

LOS ANGELES- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP renews the lease of its 43,801-square-foot office in Downtown Los Angeles, GlobeSt.com learns in this EXCLUSIVE story.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_728/losangeles/office/Davis-Wright-Tremaine-Renews-Downtown-LA-Lease-339411.html

WeHo Retail Property Fetches $27M

LOS ANGELES-L3 Capital sells its second West Hollywood retail investment property this month for $26.6 million to Thor Equities.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_728/losangeles/retail/WeHo-Retail-Property-Fetches-27M-339409.html

CBRE Acquires Healthcare, Real Estate Firms

LOS ANGELES-CBRE expands its healthcare platform and reach to Southeastern states with the acquisition of two firms: health care consulting firm KLMK Group and Charleston-based real estate services firm CB Richard Ellis Carmody.






via Los Angeles http://www.globest.com/news/12_728/losangeles/acquisitions_dispositions/CBRE-Acquires-KLMK-Group-Richard-Ellis-Carmody-339386.html