http://pressroom.prlog.org/DBRBRUCE/About DB&R Marketing Communications - Westlake Village, CA-based PR agency specializing in the representation of firms in the commercial real estate, real estate capital markets and related industries http://www.prlog.org/12137394-karlin-real-estate-lending-finances-acquisition-of-south-florida-office-portfolio.htmlKarlin Real Estate Lending now has deployed more than $200 million in senior and mezzanine financingTue, 14 May 2013 19:51:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12126700-fix-nicoletti-and-valencia-join-sklar-kirsh-llp.htmlTrio of attorneys brings more than 30 years of collective major law firm experience to newly formed Sklar Kirsh.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:50:26 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12120541-ridge-capital-investors-jv-acquires-silicon-valley-office-project.htmlInvestors plan a multimillion renovation of former Fairchild Semiconductor headquartersWed, 17 Apr 2013 16:10:45 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12115137-mesa-west-capital-provides-55-million-loan-to-refinance-newport-beach-ca-office-complex.htmlThe financing is the first loan from Mesa West Real Estate Income Fund III. Through its first two Funds, Mesa West Capital has originated more than $3.5 billion in financings on multifamily, office, retail, industrial and hotel properties.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:49:30 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12103593-trgs-apartment-buy-first-in-plans-to-invest-50-million-in-downtown-la-multifamily-housing.htmlLOS ANGELES – In an off-market transaction, private commercial real estate investment group TRG has acquired a 100-year-old apartment building near LA Live and the planned Farmers’ Field in Downtown Los Angeles for $3.05 million with plans to...Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:40:57 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12098188-investor-acquires-land-out-of-receivership-with-14-million-loan-from-eagle-group-finance.htmlLOS ANGELES – Private alternative lender Eagle Group Finance has provided a local private investor with  $1.4 million in acquisition financing for a half-acre parcel of land near Downtown Los Angeles.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:34:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12053345-mesa-west-capital-funds-47-million-in-debt-on-two-denver-commercial-real-estate-assets.htmlIn the past 24 months, Mesa West has deployed approximately $200 million in first mortgage commercial real estate debt in the Denver area.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:03:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12031543-swirl-frozen-yogurt-bar-to-open-at-the-village-at-dos-vientos.htmlNew store at 50,000 square-foot lifestyle center will be Swirl's second in Ventura CountyTue, 27 Nov 2012 16:34:50 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12024384-southern-california-high-school-golf-team-birdies-will-benefit-heart-of-child-foundation.htmlEvery birdie made by a golfer on the Oak Park High School Varsity golf team during the 2013 season will help to improve the care and treatment of children born with congenital heart defects.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:04:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12020076-ridge-capital-investors-acquire-san-mateo-apartment-community-for-11-million.htmlThis is the fourth investment for Ridge Capital Investors in the last 12 months and the second in the last 45 days for Ridge and capital partner, Redwood Real Estate Partners of Rancho Santa Margarita, California.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:49:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12013180-california-homebuilder-sees-presales-for-first-time-since-start-of-the-recession.htmlTowbes Group Starts Construction of Third Phase of Single Family Housing Development in Santa Maria, CA. Homebuilder sees pre sales for first time since the start of the recession.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:23:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11974428-sustainable-building-advisor-certification-program-kicks-off-in-october.htmlThe comprehensive nine month course of study has been approved as a level 400 Mastery Program by the United States Green Building Council. Classes taught at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.’s new sustainable headquarters in Torrance, CAThu, 13 Sep 2012 18:43:24 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11972158-gentleman-scholar-relocates-to-blackwelder.htmlLikened to a mini studio, Blackwelder’s entertainment tenants include The Mill, Hungryman, On Board Entertainment, Soap Creative and Bandito Films. With Gentleman Scholar, 90 percent of the built out space at Blackwelder is occupied.Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:08:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11966386-ulilos-angeles-presents-teaching-old-dogs-new-tweets.htmlReal estate experts to discuss use of social media in development, property management, leasing and other commercial real estate applications at StimULI breakfast meeting September 19 in Century City.Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:22:58 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11931754-lucent-capital-arranges-10-million-loan-to-reposition-bevery-hills-office-building.htmlLucent Capital seeing greater movement of distressed assets by the banks and special servicers, facilitated by the availability of financing at attractive ratesMon, 23 Jul 2012 18:11:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11922896-demand-media-signs-lease-for-new-52k-sf-headquarters-in-santa-monica.htmlIndustry Partners research shows creative tenants on LA's Westside looking to take on additional 1 million square feet over next 18 months.Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:40:26 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11911680-puss-boots-kicks-off-summer-long-movies-under-the-stars-at-the-village-at-dos-vientos-ranch.htmlFamily oriented feature films to run from July 12 - August - 23 in the lifestyle center's outdoor amphitheater. No admission and seats are first come, first served.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:52:18 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11894029-the-towbes-groups-2000-unit-so-cal-multifamily-portfolio-goes-smoke-free.htmlThe 13 apartment communities in Ventura, Goleta, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria represents the larges apartment portfolio in California to self-impose a no-smoking policy within the individual units.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:31:24 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11889035-montecito-bank-lease-brings-goleta-office-building-to-100-percent-occupancy.htmlBuilding quality and customer service helps building outperform market.Thu, 31 May 2012 17:01:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11880804-investment-firm-seeks-to-double-multifamily-portfolio-in-2012.htmlReal estate investment group Cresta Properties Acquires two Los Angeles area apartment buildings for $6.5 million. Transactions are part of firm's goal to double multifamily portfolio in 2012.Tue, 22 May 2012 00:39:59 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11816100-david-simon-joins-kilroy-realty-corporation-as-executive-vice-president.htmlMr. Simon will be responsible for developing and executing a value add strategy for existing 3.4 million square-foot industrial portfolio as well as identifying and acquiring value-add opportunities in the greater Los Angeles area.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:37:18 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11813502-kilroy-realty-acquires-silicon-valley-office-campus-for-1622-million.htmlKilroy Realty continues its Bay Area Expansion with the acquisition of Menlo Park Corporate Center.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:01:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11806027-famed-two-bunch-palms-resort-and-spa-acquired-by-la-investment-team.htmlLegendary resort and spa known for its natural mineral springs allegedly was built as West Coast hideout for Al Capone. New owners plan world class renovation.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11793019-seventh-street-development-sells-last-remaining-building-at-mission-71-biz-park-for-41-million.htmlWith first phase sold out, Seventh Street hopes to fill void created by closing of redevelopment agencies with 460,000 square feet of new space that can be delivered in 12 months.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:15:04 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11774696-mesa-west-capital-acquires-30-million-loan-secured-by-america-center-in-san-jose-ca.htmlLos Angeles-based lender's Silicon Valley portfolio totals 1.7 million square feet.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:32:05 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11767367-nations-small-and-medium-sized-cities-see-need-for-more-affordable-dense-housing.htmlSmaller cities may not have the mass-transit connection to dense housing, but they do want to strengthen their cores, and bring people and affordable housing closer, says Towbes Group executive at American Planning Association meeting.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:59:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11747818-towbes-group-signs-lastline-to-lease-at-storke-hollister-research-center-in-goleta.htmlThe 58,854 SF Class A office building is 93 percent leased. Other notable tenants include Spectra Fluidics, UC Education Abroad Program and the administrative offices of Montecito Bank and Trust.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:40:25 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11745934-lucent-capital-arranges-235-million-loan-for-new-concept-lifestyle-industrialretail-development.htmlLucent Capital obtains favorable rates and terms for a new retailing concept in a capital constrained environmentFri, 09 Dec 2011 18:46:35 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11743924-four-seasons-cleaners-opens-first-santa-barbara-store-at-shepard-place-shops-in-carpinteria.htmlManaged by The Towbes Group, Shepard Place Shops Now 100 Percent LeasedWed, 07 Dec 2011 19:38:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11736364-towbes-signs-lockheed-martin-company-to-84000-sf-lease-renewal-at-santa-barbara-business-park.htmlUnder the terms of the five-year lease, Santa Barbara Focalplane (SBF) will occupy two identical adjacent 42,000 square-foot, Class A single-story buildings at 336 and 346 Bollay Drive.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:47:23 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11736279-the-towbes-group-signs-two-new-tenants-to-leases-totaling-28k-sf-at-castilian-tech-center-in-goleta.htmlCastilian Technical Center is a Class A research and development facility located in the heart of Goleta's business district.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:54:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11730150-cohen-associates-acquire-152-unit-multifamily-complex-near-orlando-fl-for-77-million.htmlAcquisition of Tierra Vista in Kissimee fits Cohen & Associates plans to expand portfolio in FloridaMon, 21 Nov 2011 22:18:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11727254-froelich-joins-partner-as-staff-engineer-in-firms-dallas-office.htmlOne of the nation’s fastest growing private companies, Partner continues to hire across the country.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:29:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11720897-increase-in-phase-1-environmental-reports-suggests-improving-commercial-real-estate-market.html3Q Phase I Environmental Reports up 10.4% in West. Most dramatic increases seen in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:54:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11705781-ronen-forms-real-estate-investment-banking-firm-dekel-capital-with-offices-in-calif-and-tel-aviv.htmlDekel is currently raising in excess of $200 million of equity, mezzanine and debt on behalf of its clients.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:28:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11700773-karlin-real-estate-acquires-one-million-square-feet-of-office-and-retail-properties.htmlProperties are located in California, Arizona, Oregon and NevadaWed, 19 Oct 2011 16:44:02 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11692951-partner-energy-to-provide-free-energy-audits-for-oncor-commercial-customers-in-texas.htmlFree Program Offered Under Oncor's Commercial Energy Audit ProgramWed, 12 Oct 2011 16:58:37 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11689959-partner-engineering-and-science-inc-expands-into-europe.htmlUS-based Partner teams with UK firm GO Contaminated Land Solutions and is in talks with additional potential affiliates to offer energy evaluations, building inspections and environmental services throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:25:58 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11679154-karlin-real-estate-acquires-willamette-marketplace.htmlFirst Acquisition in Oregon for Los Angeles-based real estate investment firmThu, 29 Sep 2011 22:42:57 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11661388-fashion-and-beauty-ad-agency-selectny-signs-lease-at-broadway-place.html85,000 SF Media Campus in Santa Monica is now 100 percent OccupiedThu, 15 Sep 2011 16:31:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11660072-towbes-group-signs-western-dental-to-long-term-lease-at-calle-real-shopping-center.htmlCalle Real will be first office in Santa Barbara for Western DentalWed, 14 Sep 2011 19:58:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11653068-pomona-completes-largest-public-works-project-in-city-history.htmlWith the completion of the largest public works project in Pomona history, Seventh Street Development announces start of 213,000 square-foot second phase of adjacent business park impacted by the construction.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:09:41 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11644521-team-resources-signs-lease-at-paraiso-town-center.htmlThird new tenant since the 50,000 square-foot office and retail center was acquired by Paradise Capital Group in June 2011Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:33:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11617073-mesa-west-capital-provides-1224-million-in-two-seperate-financings.htmlLA-based portfolio lender to originate more than $1 billion in first mortgage debt in 2011Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:26:34 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11616955-partner-engineering-and-science-inc-opens-rocky-mountain-office.htmlRichard Morgan to head the operations out of Boulder, COMon, 08 Aug 2011 17:39:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11611827-the-towbes-group-receives-industry-awards-for-apartment-projects-in-goleta-and-ventura-ca.htmlSanta Barbara-based developer receives Gold Nugget Award of Merit for Sumida Gardens and Ralston Courtyard in land use planning categoryWed, 03 Aug 2011 19:30:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11611763-first-tenant-signs-at-paraiso-town-center-under-new-ownership.htmlPizzeria Venti will open the second of its new La Cucina di Venti Italian Restaurants in Thousand OaksWed, 03 Aug 2011 18:34:43 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11598753-towbes-group-launches-no-cost-energy-conservation-program-throughout-commercial-re-portfolio.htmlFree SCE Partnership Offers Immediate Reduction in Utility Costs for Towbes’ ClientsMon, 25 Jul 2011 15:52:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11585076-seventh-street-development-sells-two-industrial-buildings-as-manufacturing-sector-heats-up.htmlLong Beach-based developer sees uptick in demand for manufacturing spaceThu, 14 Jul 2011 18:25:47 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11579750-partner-sees-increase-in-activity-for-reo-and-distressed-loan-sales.htmlDistressed sales outpace addition to distress for first time in current real estate cycleMon, 11 Jul 2011 16:42:33 GMT