San Fernando Valley Commerical Real Estate Brokerage Firms 2010 Ranking - Top of List Ranks Lee & Associates LA North/Ventura, Inc.

Perception is that our California economy has reached the bottom!
Are there signs of real optimism? 2012 looks like a turning point in our economy, or is it?
* Business spending accounted for majority of growth.
* Employment less than impressive.
* New home development has not seen a rebound yet.
* 2010 banks will have taken over 1.2 million homes. (Is a double dip rececssion in the housing market on its way? Banks are slowly moving inventory to prevent a major drop in the residential housing market. The next 3 years will be interesting)
Class A Properties are continuing their run up in prices and low cap rates as investment group are bidding up the prices trying to take advantage of this market. All other classes are still struggling and will continue to have its challenges this year.
Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Real Estate Survey
California Real Estate Survey
Declines leveling off, some small improvements
Stabilization in office rents are to be expected by 3rd Quarter 2011. Rent Concession, Tenant Improvements, Free Parking and 6 month Teaser Rates are taking over reduced rents.
Q4 2010-LAN Office
Sluggish recovery means little change for industrial market
Leasing activity remains constant while absorption has improved since last quarter. Still a soft business climate, but the most sales activity continues to come from Owner-Users taking advantage of SBA Financing and low interest rates.
Q4 2010-LA Industrial
San Fernando Valley Industrial Properties Recently Sold
Leasing Velocity Remains Steady, But Absorption Weakens
Q3 2010-LAN Office 10-10
Leasing Volume and Sales Prices Rise, Improving Absorption Rates
Q3 2010-LA Industrial 10-10
Improved Visibility Propels Activity, But Retrenching Still Widespread
Q1 2010-LA Office 4-10
Leasing Activity Continues to Rise as Rents Fall Further
Q1 2010-LA Industrial 4-10
Eric K. Nishimoto, an associate at Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura Inc., a full-service commercial real estate company and member of the Lee & Associates group of companies, specializes in investment brokerage throughout the Los Angeles area with a focus in the San Fernando and Conejo valleys. A seasoned sales and marketing professional, Mr. Nishimoto’s real estate expertise includes the pricing, underwriting, leasing and sales of retail, industrial and office properties as well as the development of long-term investment strategies for his clients.