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Gantry Secures $13.5M Loan for Refinancing of Historic Office Building in Palo Alto, California

by Amy Works March 13, 2026

PALO ALTO, CALIF. — Gantry has secured a $13.5 million permanent loan to refinance a timely maturity on a historic office building in Palo Alto. Located at 384 University Ave., the three-story property features 14,500 square feet of rentable space, including street-level retail space with two office floors above. The property is currently fully leased with a staggered lease roll. Jeff Wilcox and Joe Foley of Gantry represented the borrowers, Big Property Ventures and Baskin Investment Group, in the financing. An institutional pension fund lender provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan, which features first-year interest-only payments followed by a 25-year amortization.

March 13, 2026

Acquisitions California Development Loans Retail Top Stories Western

Partnership Acquires Victoria Gardens Open-Air Mall in Inland Empire for $530M, Plans $50M Renovation

by Abby Cox March 13, 2026

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF. — Southern California-based firms Redwood West and Panattoni, in partnership with Prime Finance and Prism Places, have acquired Victoria Gardens, a 1.2 million-square-foot lifestyle retail center located in the Inland Empire city of Rancho Cucamonga. New York City-based Brookfield Properties, a subsidiary of Brookfield Corp. (NYSE: BN), sold the open-air mall for $530 million. Ares Real Estate (NYSE: ARES) provided debt financing for the transaction. “We see tremendous opportunity with Victoria Gardens,” says John Pomer, co-founder and managing partner at Redwood West, “It is a one-of-a-kind, highly productive asset with deep roots in the region.” Built in 2004, Victoria Gardens is one of the largest regional malls in Southern California, with more than 30 buildings on 12 blocks, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Victoria Gardens was 98 percent leased at the time of sale and attracts more than 14 million visitors a year, according to Redwood West. The center is home to 160 specialty retailers and restaurants including Apple, lululemon, Chanel, Gorjana, Sephora, Nike, Zara, AMC Theatres, Shake Shack, Tecovas, The Cheesecake Factory, Warby Parker, Fleming’s Steakhouse, Sweetgreen and Macy’s. In addition to retail and dining, Victoria Gardens features a cultural center, public library, performance venue, multiple …

March 13, 2026

California Loans Multifamily Western

IPA Capital Markets Arranges $44M in Financing for Two Apartment Properties in Los Angeles

by Amy Works March 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $44 million in financing for two multifamily communities in Los Angeles. Moderno Axis, located at 7650 Van Nuys Blvd. in the city’s Van Nuys neighborhood, received $28.3 million in financing. Moderno La Granada Hills, at 17454 Chatsworth St. in the Granada Hills neighborhood, received $15.7 million in financing. Anita Paryani-Rice of IPA Capital Markets secured the financing with a national bank on behalf of the private client. The five-year, fixed-rate, nonrecourse loans were structured with full-term interest-only payments, step-down prepay and no lender origination fees. Situated next to Van Nuys MetroLink and Amtrak Station, Moderno Axis offers 126 studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Community amenities include in-unit laundry, a fitness center, swimming pool, hot tub, bike storage, fire pits, a barbecue area, dog park and an onsite pet grooming spa. Located near California State University Northridge, Moderno La Granada Hills features 54 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with in-unit laundry and central air and heating. Onsite community amenities include a fitness center, pool with hot tub and sundeck, a dog park and onsite pet grooming, recreation room with media and gaming, a media theater, fire pit …

March 12, 2026

Acquisitions Affordable Housing California Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Eagle Partners Buys 551-Unit, Age-Restricted Apartment Portfolio in Escondido, California for $162.5M

by Amy Works March 11, 2026

ESCONDIDO, CALIF. — Eagle Partners has acquired an affordable housing preservation portfolio in Escondido for $162.5 million in an off-market transaction. Totaling 551 units, the portfolio includes The Hendrix Apartments and The Hadley Apartments. The adjacent communities offer one- and two-bedroom residences serving the senior demographic (55+) in North San Diego County. Eagle Partners will implement a long-term affordable preservation strategy while executing a targeted capital improvement program designed to enhance the resident experience. Community amenities include resort-style swimming pools, fitness centers, landscaped common areas, a fenced dog park and covered parking. The buyer partnered with Red Stone Equity Partners, JPMorgan Chase, The California Statewide Communities Development Authority and Affordable Housing Access to execute the transaction.

March 11, 2026

Affordable Housing California Development Multifamily Western

USA Properties Fund Completes 147-Unit Affordable Housing Development in La Mesa, California

by Amy Works March 11, 2026

LA MESA, CALIF. — USA Properties Fund has completed 8181 Allison, an affordable multifamily community in La Mesa’s Downtown Village. Located at 8181 Allison Ave., the five-story development offers 147 one- and two-bedroom units with energy-efficient appliances, ceiling fans, wood-plank flooring and either a balcony or patio. The apartments are designated for households earning 30 percent to 70 percent of the area median income for San Diego County. Community amenities include a community room with a kitchen, fitness center, courtyard with barbecues, a rooftop deck, hot tub, onsite laundry and a dog wash. Additional amenities include a 108-space parking garage with two electric vehicle charging stations, as well as a range of social services for residents, including budget and financial planning to health-related talks from LifeSTEPS. The community was approved for the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)’s Mixed-Income Program. A public-private partnership with the City of La Mesa, CalHFA, WNC Inc. and KeyBank financed the $71.4 million development.

March 11, 2026

Affordable Housing California Development Multifamily Western

Jamboree Opens 32-Unit Larkin Place Affordable Housing Property in Claremont, California

by Amy Works March 11, 2026

CLAREMONT, CALIF. — Jamboree Housing Corp. has opened Larkin Place, an affordable multifamily property in Claremont. Located at 731 Harrison Ave., Larkin Place offers 32 apartments designed to address the critical need for affordable housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness. Residents will have direct access to essential services, including case management, therapy, crisis counseling, peer groups and support coordinators that can connect residents to other resources that will help them rebuild their lives. The four-story Larkin Place features outdoor spaces, including a deck, dog run and barbecue area, along with private offices for supportive services and case management. The community is supported by a 24-hour emergency response team and onsite management staff. Services are provided by Jamboree and Tri-City Mental Health Center. Larkin Place is financed through a mix of public and private entities, including the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), which provided 32 PBVs sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and $4.7 million via a permanent loan. Stakeholders of the project include Jamboree, San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust, LACDA, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, Century Housing Corp. and Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

March 11, 2026

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

CSME Partners Sells 83,527 SF Industrial Building in Compton, California

by Amy Works March 10, 2026

COMPTON, CALIF. — CSME Partners LLC has completed the disposition of an industrial property located at 1800 S. Anderson Ave. in Compton. Yueji Inc. acquired the asset in a transaction valued at $28.2 million. Yuejie, a freight forwarding company, will use the 83,527-square-foot property for warehouse and distribution services, including port-oriented distribution space to serve customers across the Los Angeles Basin. Nick Buss, Frank Schulz and Tyler Rollema of The Klabin Co. represented the seller, while Andrew Dilfer, Luke Staubitz and Harvey Beesen of Kidder Mathews represented the buyer in the deal.

March 10, 2026

Acquisitions California Restaurant Retail Western

Hanley Investment Group Arranges $6.9M Sale of Two Retail Pad Sites in Murrieta, California

by Amy Works March 10, 2026

MURRIETA, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $6.9 million sale of two single-tenant retail pads at the intersection of California Oaks Road and Jackson Avenue in Murrieta. A private developer based in Orange County, Calif., sold the properties to a private 1031 exchange investor based in California’s Central Valley. Sean Cox and Bill Asher of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller, while Brendan Tyoran and Jake Linsky of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services represented the buyer in the deal. The two-tenant property features two separate, stand-alone pads on a 1.78-acre parcel. Built in 2022, Quick Quack Car Wash occupies the 4,126-square-foot property at 40640 California Oaks Road on a 20-year absolute triple-net ground lease with approximately 17 years remaining, including 12 percent rental increases every five years and multiple renewal options. Popeyes, which closed on a lease prior to the sale, will begin construction on a 1,983-square-foot restaurant at 40642 California Oaks Road. The tenant signed a 20-year, absolute triple-net ground lease with 10 percent rental increases every five years.

March 10, 2026

Acquisitions California Office Western

West Capital Lending Acquires 104,375 SF Office Building in Irvine, California for $23.7M

by Amy Works March 9, 2026

IRVINE, CALIF. — West Capital Lending has purchased 17911 Von Karman Avenue, a five-story Class A office building in Irvine’s Concourse submarket. John Hancock Insurance sold the asset for $23.7 million. West Capital Lending will occupy approximately half of the 104,375-square-foot building for its corporate headquarters. Two additional tenants will continue to occupy the first and second floors of the asset. Jay Nugent and Scott Read of Newmark represented the buyer in the deal.

March 9, 2026

Acquisitions California Retail Western

SRS Real Estate Partners Brokers $11.3M Sale of Smart & Final-Occupied Retail Property in Huntington Park, California

by Amy Works March 9, 2026

HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIF. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the acquisition of a retail property located at 3111 E. Florence Ave. in Huntington Park. A Mexico-based private investor purchased the asset from a Los Angeles-based private investor for $11.3 million. Smart & Final occupies the 28,000-square-foot property, which was built in 2018 on 1.3 acres. The property offers ample onsite parking, including a rooftop parking area. Joe Chichester, John Redfield and Kyle Zimmer of SRS Capital Markets represented the buyer in the deal.

March 9, 2026

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