Read about highlights, projections for the coming year and the top issues and concerns facing the industry in the Commercial Real Estate Report.

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Chris Wood named managing director of Voit's San Diego brokerage

Christopher F. Wood has been named managing director of Voit Real Estate Services' San Diego Brokerage Division, announced Brian Malliet, chief operating officer of Voit Real Estate Services. 

Financing solutions for nonprofit organizations

Data obtained from the San Diego Reader and Caster Family Center studies shows there are 9,731 "public charities" or 501(c)(3) in San Diego County. During the last decade, the San Diego nonprofit sector has grown by 21.4 percent and controls approximately $10 billion to $12 billion in assets. Unfortunately, many are struggling due to harsh economic realities, but many others are surviving and planning for future viability. 

ROEL receives Design-Build Excellence Award

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) awarded ROEL Construction with the Design-Build Excellence Award in the Private Sector Building Over $25 Million Category. Selected by the DBIA jury of industry experts, including owners, design-builders, architects and engineers, National Design-Build Award projects must demonstrate successful application of design-build principles, including collaboration in the early stages of the project and the acceptance of single-entity risk. The project must be completed on time, on budget and without litigation. Winning projects are honored for their advanced and innovative application of total integrated project delivery and finding unique solutions for project challenges. 

Neal Electric: A strong spirit of teamwork

Neal Electric is celebrating over 25 years in business in San Diego this year. The company was founded in 1984 on the principles of hard work, good customer relations, smaller profit over long-term growth and topnotch, quality products installed in a safe environment. 

Jim Spain named regional managing director of Colliers International

James E. Spain, SIOR, has been named regional managing director of Colliers International, a global real estate company employing more than 15,000 people in 61 countries, generating in excess of $1.9 billion in revenues annually. 

What's in store for REITs in the year ahead?

While 2008 was not one of the best years for securitized real estate in the form of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), 2009 was another story. The FTSE/NAREIT Equity REIT index returned, in total, an abysmal -37.73 percent in 2008; for 2009, however, it was great. 

Valuing properties in today's challenging economy

Given higher vacancies and lower rents needed to keep existing tenants at many commercial properties, how does one determine the market value of that property today? 

Transcript names Deal of the Year

The Hacienda del Mar, an upscale 66,000-square-foot garden-style office building at 12625 in Del Mar Heights was sold in a major REO (bank owned) sale for $15.6 million on the final day of the year after having been purchased for some $27.5 million in late 2007. 

Is now the best time to buy in San Diego?

"Why didn't I see that coming?" This is what many business owners ask themselves when an opportunity has passed them by. In a turbulent economy, when the future is unknown, there are always missed opportunities, causing company executives to postpone long-term decisions. It's not until they look in the rear-view mirror that they realize they should have pulled the trigger. Each market cycle has its own unique aspects, but the result is generally the same -- time is the main variable. With that being said, there are compelling reasons to believe the timing is right for business owners to purchase a new building in San Diego. 

Commercial mortgage-backed debt sales to stay below $15 billion

Sales of commercial mortgage-backed securities will likely remain below $15 billion in 2010 as borrowers struggle with declining property values, according to analysts at Barclays Capital and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). 

Mortgage-bond leverage reaches 10-to-1, markets heal

Wall Street firms are loosening terms of their lending to mortgage-bond investors as markets heal, an RBS Securities Inc. executive said. 

Harrah's to manage Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Harrah's Entertainment is taking over management of hotel operations at the Planet Hollywood casino-resort in Las Vegas as it negotiates with lenders to buy the property. 

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Roundtables

Outlook for commercial real estate bolstered by upturn in residential market

The key to the commercial real estate market recovery might just be through the residential market picking back up. 

Profiles

Partners find success with 1031 exchange business

The 1031 exchange business is off 75 percent from 2006, but that didn't stop Vincent Andreuccetti and Ryan Auer from forming Mission Valley-based Pacific Capital Exchange Inc. about eight months ago. 

Brokerage firm president optimistic about coming year

Brian Nelson saw a niche and went after it, leaving behind a comfortable job at a midsize commercial real estate company to strike out on his own with colleague Kevin Hemstreet. 

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Smashburger CEO Ernie Sandoval on company's growth in county

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Marty Conrad on San Diego's residential real estate market

April 4, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Marty Conrad, regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, about how the local residential real estate market has turned up quickly.

Solar installation in La Mesa with Sullivan Solar

March 20, 2013 -- Reporter James Palen goes onsite for a look at a solar installation at a La Mesa home, and takes a look at the various and expanding options for potential residential solar customers. Sullivan Solar explains what people thinking of going solar can expect and how they can make the change to an affordable one.

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National News

Commercial mortgage-backed debt sales to stay below $15 billion

Sales of commercial mortgage-backed securities will likely remain below $15 billion in 2010 as borrowers struggle with declining property values, according to analysts at Barclays Capital and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). 

Mortgage-bond leverage reaches 10-to-1, markets heal

Wall Street firms are loosening terms of their lending to mortgage-bond investors as markets heal, an RBS Securities Inc. executive said. 

Harrah's to manage Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Harrah's Entertainment is taking over management of hotel operations at the Planet Hollywood casino-resort in Las Vegas as it negotiates with lenders to buy the property. 

Agency seeks investor for ground zero tower

NEW YORK -- The agency building a signature skyscraper at ground zero is searching for investors to help market it in a flat real estate market. 

FDIC sells $1 billion in loans

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has sold about $1 billion in troubled loans from 22 banks that failed during the past 18 months as it works through an inventory of assets from the institutions it has taken over. 

Archived Reports

Commercial Real Estate Report - 2011

Read about projections for the coming year, industry leaders, lease negotiations, projects and more in the annual Commercial Real Estate Report.

Commercial Real Estate Report - 2009

This annual special report covers the top issues and concerns facing today's commercial real estate industry, as well as projections for the coming year.

Commercial Real Estate Report - 2008

This annual special report covers current market conditions, new projects, industry highlights and projections for the coming year.

Commercial Real Estate Report - 2007

This annual report covers the latest in leasing negotiations, space availability, industry highlights, new projects, top issues and concerns facing today’s commercial real estate industry, as well as projections for the coming year.

Commercial Real Estate Report - 2006

This annual special report covers leasing news, commercial sales, industry highlights and new projects. This publication will be delivered to CCIM's Real Estate Investment Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and the USD Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Commercial Real Estate Report - 2005

In this special section, The Daily Transcript partners with the San Diego CCIM Chapter to provide a comprehensive report on the county's commercial real estate market.

Real Estate Videos

Timothy Hutter, Allen Matkins

Associate at Allen Matkins San Diego, Timothy Hutter's drive and passion for law have earned him recognition as a top Young Attorney for 2012 by The Daily Transcript.

Dan Broderick of Cassidy Turley San Diego

Oct. 31, 2012 -- Cassidy Turley San Diego's CEO Dan Broderick describes what his company stands for and how their passion translates into success for clients.

Tim Clepper of San Diego Commercial Realty Services Inc.

Sept. 12, 2012 -- Owner and President of San Diego Commercial Realty Services Inc. Tim Clepper talks with The Transcript about tenant representation and getting clients exactly what they want and need.

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