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Torrance, CA - November 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- One of Mexico’s most prestigious oceanfront homes has come on the market for $28 million. The land, which was originally owned by former Mexican president Luis Echeverria, is aptly named Villa Vista Magica, capturing the magic of the estate and its magnificent views. As a private hide-away, the estate sits on 15-acres of its own private peninsula nestled between a tropical forest and the Pacific Ocean, with 1,000 meters of beachfront.

IRVINE, CA - October 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Faris Lee Investments has expanded its Investment Banking platform with the addition of 25-year real estate industry veteran Terry Thompson who will lead a national focus on institutional client growth as well as account management as managing director, business development. For Faris Lee, this year marked an increased emphasis on positioning the firm’s investment sales expertise and capital markets intelligence on a national level as part of an integrated investment services platform that encompasses Faris Lee Investment Banking, Faris Lee Capital, and Faris Lee Advisors. Thompson’s hiring is an important element in the firm’s overall services platform delivery to Faris Lee’s growing institutional client base across the U.S.

Torrance, CA - October 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) WHAT: it’s happening in the world of development in Los Angeles? Join us in hearing from some of our top developers for an insider’s perspective on the marketplace: where it is and where it’s going.

Torrance, CA - July 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the country, has named Billy Snowden the newest associate of the Atlanta office. In his new position, Snowden’s area of focus includes tenant and landlord representation throughout Atlanta and the Southeast. He specializes in the implementation of real estate strategies to create cost effective savings and in turn, increase the bottom line.

Torrance, CA - July 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Experts with the University of Southern California Lusk Center for Real Estate say population growth and demographic shifts – particularly the ongoing maturation of a diverse, well-educated Gen Y – will drive improvements in the real estate market over the next 10 years

Torrance, CA - June 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the country, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Abernathy as principal of Lee’s San Diego-UTC office. An industrial real estate specialist, Abernathy brings more than 20 years of experience in landlord and tenant representation.

Torrance, CA - June 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, has closed on the $2.3 million sale of an 11,440-square-foot office building located at 1160 Nicole Court, in Glendora, Calif.

Torrance, CA - June 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, has closed on the $2 million sale of a 21,455-square-foot industrial park located at 1488 E. Mission Blvd., in Pomona, Calif.

Torrance, CA - June 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In one of the largest Class A multifamily transactions on the West Coast this year, Denver-based Archstone has acquired a 187-unit condominium development for $80 million from McFarlane Partners of San Francisco. Jim Fisher, a principal with Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura, Inc., and Stephen Peters, a principal with Lee & Associates-Investment Services Group, represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction

Torrance, CA - June 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Leslie D. Reed, an attorney with the national real estate law firm Pircher, Nichols & Meeks, will be honored with Commercial Real Estate Women-Los Angeles’ 2011 Women on the Rise award at CREW-LA’s Women at the Top event June 22.

Torrance, CA - June 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest national commercial real estate providers with regional expertise, represented both the buyer and seller in a $5.7 million industrial sale at 1400 Victoria Ave., in San Bernardino, Calif.

Torrance, CA - June 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, has closed on the $1.2 million sale of a 10,600 square foot industrial complex at 1746 Tyler Ave., in South El Monte, Calif.

Torrance, CA - June 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates Central Coast, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, has closed on the $2.1 million sale of a 1.12 acre parcel in San Luis Obispo, Calif., where buyer, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, will build a 10,000-square foot store due to open in Q1 2012.

Torrance, CA - June 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For Christine Deschaine, it was the running water she missed most. Traveling through the Amazon on a small medical boat, she volunteered to work in a mobile dental clinic and assisted a team providing extractions to those living in remote villages. Almost two weeks passed as she traveled between flooded villages with few modern conveniences. Amidst this exotic jungle and beautiful terrain, that was still the biggest culture shock. Yet the gratitude and welcoming faces of the people she helped made it hard for Deschaine to be anything but grateful herself.

Torrance, CA - June 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, has closed on the $9.25 million sale of the Empire Corporate Center office building complex located at 800 N. Haven Ave., in Ontario, Calif.

Torrance, CA - May 26, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Keystone Pacific Property Management has promoted Tonja Gray from architectural coordinator to community manager for the CZ Master Association in Coto de Caza, Calif.

Torrance, CA - May 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial real estate services firm, closed the $1.8 million sale of a 22,400-square-foot industrial property at 5217 Industry Ave., in Pico Rivera, Calif. Senior Vice Presidents Jeff Bethel of Lee & Associates’ City of Industry office and Peter D. Bacci of Lee & Associates-Central Los Angeles represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. Daniels Western Meat Packers, Inc., a meat and food products supplier since 1953, purchased the property in an all cash deal from Burke & McCoy Family Trusts.

RIVERSIDE, CA - May 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real Estate Mortgage Network, Inc. (REMN), a national mortgage lender based in River Edge, N.J., continues to grow its retail presence in California with the addition of a new branch in Riverside. Coming on the heels of the company’s recent addition in San Diego, this new office will better help REMN service the Inland Empire’s future and existing home owners, real estate professionals, as well as residential builders.

Torrance, CA - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the country, is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Casale as principal of Lee’s San Diego-UTC office. Casale brings 30 years of experience in investment brokerage, commercial property ownership and property management.

Torrance, CA - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Shelby Q. McMahon has joined the national real estate law firm Pircher, Nichols & Meeks as an associate. Based in the Los Angeles office, she focuses on various aspects of property transactions such as acquisitions, sales and financing.