Hanley Investment Group Sells Two NNN Pad Buildings at Stater Bros. Shopping Center Totaling $5,850,000 in Chino, CA
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All-Cash Buyer Closes Pad Building in 16 Days

IRVINE, CALIF. – Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the dominant retail investment groups in Southern California and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today that Edward B. Hanley and William B. Asher of Hanley Investment Group, along with Phil Berry of Commercial West Brokerage, Inc. of Corona del Mar, Calif., represented the seller, Euclid Plaza, LLC of Palm Desert, Calif., in the sale of two NNN pad buildings in Chino, Calif., for a total consideration of $5,850,000.

The pad buildings are located within Stater Bros. Plaza, a community shopping center located at the southwest corner of Schaefer Avenue and Euclid Avenue and anchored by Stater Bros. The center also includes notable tenants Carl’s Jr., Chase Bank, Juice It Up, Fantastic Sams, Pacific Dental and Subway.

The first pad building sold at Stater Bros. Plaza was a single-tenant, 4,400-square-foot free-standing building leased to Pacific Dental. Built in 2008, the building sits on a 0.59-acre parcel at 6961 Schaefer Avenue within the Stater Bros. Plaza. The purchase price was $2,150,000, representing $489 per square foot. The buyer was a private investor from Glendale, Calif., represented by Scott Hook at Marcus & Millichap in Irvine, Calif.

The second pad building sold was a 6,276-square-foot free-standing building leased to Chase Bank and Juice It Up. Built in 2008, the building sits on a 0.75-acre parcel at 7033 Schaefer Avenue within the Stater Bros. Plaza. The purchase price was $3,700,000, representing $590 per square foot. The buyer was JMA Investment, LLC from Long Beach, Calif., represented by Mona Fang at Re/Max 2000 Realty in the City of Industry, Calif.

“The demand for single- and multi-tenant retail investments in a price range of $5,000,000 or less in southern California continues to pick up momentum,” says Edward B. Hanley, president of Hanley Investment Group. “There is a lack of supply for these types of properties right now. Demand increased in the second half of 2009 and is on track to continue in 2010.”

“Both sales represent a reoccurring theme in today’s market of private investors that are not in a 1031 exchange investing into retail properties that generate a better overall return on their money than what they would make in a savings account or CD,” says William B. Asher, managing director of Hanley Investment Group.

Asher notes the buyer of the Pacific Dental property closed all cash in 16 days, while the buyer of the Chase Bank/Juice It Up property financed the transaction.

About Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors
Built on a solid foundation of performance, integrity and dedication, Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors is a boutique retail investment advisory firm with a two billion dollar transaction track record that is comprised of innovative specialists delivering unparalleled service and superior results that consistently exceed client expectations. Hanley Investment Group’s expertise, commitment and unwavering focus of putting the client’s needs first have continued to set the company apart in the industry. Hanley Investment Group works closely with individual investors, developers, and institutional property owners in every facet of the transaction to insure that the highest value is achieved. Clients rely on Hanley Investment Group to be the most knowledgeable and trusted source for valuation services, market information and retail property acquisitions and dispositions. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.hanleyinvestment.com or call (949) 585-7610.

Hanley Investment Group Sells Single-Tenant NNN PETCO for $7.8 Million in Denver, CO
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1033 Exchange Buyer Closes Escrow in Three Days

IRVINE, CALIF. - Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the most dominant retail investment groups in the western United States and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today that Edward B. Hanley and William B. Asher of Hanley Investment Group represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a single-tenant PETCO in Denver, CO. The purchase price was $7,800,000.

The property is located at 4100 E. Mexico Avenue in Denver, and is situated within a community shopping center anchored by Best Buy. Other notable tenants in the center include DSW, Ross and Village Inn. Built in 1993, PETCO occupies a 23,057-square-foot building on a 1.4-acre parcel of land.

"The property is situated at one of the most high traffic retail locations in Denver," said Edward B. Hanley, president of Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors. "The buyer acquired an asset with a new 15-year lease that included rental increases every five years."

"We completed the entire deal from start to finish in two weeks, including a three-day escrow," said William B. Asher, managing director at Hanley Investment Group. "We were able to close the transaction quickly due to seller financing, which has become a more frequently utilized method to transact deals; a sign of the times given the challenges in obtaining traditional financing in today's market."

Asher adds, "The seller's ability to provide financing was the key to being able to close the transaction and satisfy a 1033 exchange requirement for the buyer."

The buyer was a private investor based in San Diego, Calif. The seller was Denver Mexico HAH, LLC based in Beverly Hills, Calif.

About Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors
Built on a solid foundation of performance, integrity and dedication, Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors is a boutique retail investment advisory firm with a two billion dollar transaction track record that is comprised of innovative specialists delivering unparalleled service and superior results that consistently exceed client expectations. Hanley Investment Group's expertise, commitment and unwavering focus of putting the client's needs first have continued to set the company apart in the industry. Hanley Investment Group works closely with individual investors, developers, and institutional property owners in every facet of the transaction to insure that the highest value is achieved. Clients rely on Hanley Investment Group to be the most knowledgeable and trusted source for valuation services, market information and retail property acquisitions and dispositions. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.hanleyinvestment.com or call (949) 585-7610.

Hanley Investment Group Sells Single-Tenant NNN Jiffy Lube for $1.75 Million in Indio
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1031 Exchange Buyer Closes Escrow in 13 Days

IRVINE, CALIF. – Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the most dominant retail investment groups in the western United States and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today that Edward B. Hanley and William B. Asher of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller in the sale of a single-tenant NNN Jiffy Lube in Indio, Calif. The purchase price was $1,750,000, representing a 6.8 percent cap rate.

Located at 81088 Highway 111, the 4,000-square-foot single-tenant Jiffy Lube is a pad building within a Stater Bros. anchored shopping center. Built in 2007, the Jiffy Lube building is situated on a 0.81-acre parcel of land.

“Single tenant NNN retail properties remain one of the most sought after investments in today’s market,” said Edward B. Hanley, president of Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors. “This particular property was attractive due to a 20-year lease term with 18 years remaining and 12 percent annual rental increases over the next three years.”

“We closed escrow on the last day of 2009 and were able to close the transaction quickly due to seller financing,” said William B. Asher, managing director at Hanley Investment Group. “Seller financing has become a more common way to facilitate the sale of properties; a trend that is sure to continue in 2010, given the lack of attractive traditional financing available in today’s market.”

Asher adds, “It was a unique single-tenant investment sale as a tenants-in-common structure was created to close the deal. Jiffy Lube is situated on a somewhat oversized parcel, so a tenants-in-common structure enabled the seller the ability to split the parcel in the future and retain the adjacent lot for future development, while allowing the buyer to purchase the Jiffy Lube and satisfy a 1031 exchange.”

The buyer, The Melville Family, L.P. of Glendale, Calif., was represented by Joe Stitick of Investment Property Services in Glendale. The seller was Valindio Partners, LLC of Newport Beach, Calif.

About Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors
Built on a solid foundation of performance, integrity and dedication, Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors is a boutique retail investment advisory firm with a two billion dollar transaction track record that is comprised of innovative specialists delivering unparalleled service and superior results that consistently exceed client expectations. Hanley Investment Group’s expertise, commitment and unwavering focus of putting the client’s needs first have continued to set the company apart in the industry. Hanley Investment Group works closely with individual investors, developers, and institutional property owners in every facet of the transaction to insure that the highest value is achieved. Clients rely on Hanley Investment Group to be the most knowledgeable and trusted source for valuation services, market information and retail property acquisitions and dispositions. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.hanleyinvestment.com or call (949) 585-7610.

KTGY Principals Invited to Speak at International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas About Trends in the Multifamily and 50+ Housing Industry
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David Senden and Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP to be Panelists & Also Provide Plan Reviews

IRVINE, CALIF. - Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture and Planning, is pleased to announce that two KTGY principals have been invited to speak at the International Builders' Show (IBS) held January 19-22, 2010 in Las Vegas and to provide some Architectural Plan Reviews. KTGY principals are frequent guest speakers and panelists at the most prestigious industry events including the IBS, PCBC, ULI and NAHB.

On Wednesday, January 20, KTGY's Principal David Senden will be available for Multifamily Architectural Plan Reviews, from 10:30 am - 11:30 am and from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Senden will be a speaker on the panel "High Density - 50 Units Per Acre and More." Senden will discuss how to maximize the number of units you can build, while providing smaller apartments or condos that are still attractive to residents. Attendees will learn about which types of urban in-fill products the market most readily accepts, and how to manage the challenges of designing for these particular sites including the unique affordable housing opportunities that may be available in high-density locations and how to avoid the potential obstacles involved in urban infill opportunities.

Senden is responsible for the initial planning concept and design development. Always with design quality and integrity, he provides the "big picture" vision for projects varying from infill mixed-use developments through large scale planning efforts. His knowledge and experience of residential product as well as his ability to stay on the cutting edge of design makes Senden an invaluable member of any development team. Senden leads a team of designers and planners who work hand-in-hand with the local jurisdictions, developers and community. A reputable history of work for many of California’s major builders and developers as well as a string of smaller scale intimate projects mark Senden’s award-winning diverse portfolio.

Manuel G. Gonzalez, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CAASH and Principal of KTGY Group has been invited to participate as a speaker at two sessions at IBS. He will also be available for two Architectural Plan Reviews sessions as well as two sessions of "Meet the Experts." On Wednesday, January 20, from 8:00 am – 9:30 am, Gonzalez will speak on the panel "How to Get Started in Developing Apartments and Condos - Part 3: Design It and Build It." Gonzalez will help attendees learn how to determine the design that will work best for them, and how to maximize density and cost-savings. He will also discuss how to successfully manage the construction process to bring the development in on schedule and within budget. Attendees will see and hear about the latest design trends in multifamily housing, learn which features work best for which locations and product types - including urban, suburban, market-rate and affordable; and get useful strategies for working with a design firm to develop a successful multifamily product.

On Thursday, January 21, from 8:00 am - 9:30 am, Gonzalez will speak on the panel "From Woodstock to Wii: These Generations are Closer Than You Think!" According to Gonzalez, one of the country's leading 50+ housing industry experts, "With the extreme flux in today's challenging housing environment, it is critical that industry professionals understand the changes occurring in consumer preferences. The 50+ market and their adult children, GenXers and Millennial, have essentially hit the 'reset' button. As a result, they share remarkable similarities in what they seek." Gonzalez will discuss these evolving preferences, and share predictions regarding products, including location, price and size. Gonzalez will also help attendees to understand current preferences and expectations among the 50+, GenXers and Millennial markets and where they're headed. He will discuss ways to spot emerging trends as they occur so that attendees can stay on the cutting-edge in site location, product, design and amenities; and identify and apply these elements to increase market share and profitability.

Gonzalez will be available for Architectural Plan Reviews on Tuesday, January 19, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, for Multifamily Plan Reviews and from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, for Active Adult Plan Reviews. He will also be available at "Meet the Active Adult Experts" on Wednesday, January 20, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm and "Meet the Multifamily Experts" on Thursday, January 21, from 10:30 am - 11:30 am.

Gonzalez is the senior partner in KTGY's Santa Monica office and is responsible for the design, land planning, and production of developments throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado, as well as active adult and affordable multi-family communities nationwide. In his more than 25 years of practice in residential development, Gonzalez has won numerous awards for his outstanding designs including Gold Nugget, Best in American Living, Pillars of Industry, MAME and Elan. Last month, Gonzalez was honored as the "Person of the Year" by the 50+ Housing Council of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, in recognition of his commitment, personal compassion, and professional contributions as a national leader in 50+ housing design and innovation.

Each year KTGY is honored for its vision, innovation and collaborative talents for creating sustainable developments, incorporating their wide range of services from housing to retail/commercial and hospitality. KTGY's expertise for delivering highly successful mixed-income, affordable, workforce, senior housing, campus, mixed-use, TOD and redevelopment projects is well-recognized by the industry. KTGY was recently awarded the 2009 Gold Nugget Grand Award and 2009 APA-OC award for the planning of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). Located in Anaheim, Calif., ARTIC is envisioned to be a world-class transportation center that will serve as a major transit gateway location for Southern California.

Other KTGY-designed projects to be nationally recognized include: The Glen at Hidden Hills master-planned community won a Gold Nugget Grand Award for California Green Builder Residential Community; Nuevo Amanecer Apartments in Pajaro, Calif., which offers affordable, quality homes for low-income migrant and resident farm workers; Casa del Maestro in Santa Clara, Calif., a pioneering public/private partnership, which created a high quality 70-unit apartment project for the district's teaching pool; College Vista in San Mateo, Calif., a public/private partnership, which created a 44-unit apartment community for San Mateo's community college faculty; Garden Grove Senior Apartments in Garden Grove, Calif., a high density, 100% affordable, 85-unit active adult community; and KTGY's third student housing project at the University of California, Irvine, which is targeting gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system and will bring the total of campus beds designed by KTGY to over 4,000.

About KTGY Group, Inc.
Established in 1991, KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture and Planning, provides comprehensive planning and award-winning architectural design services for residential communities, retail, hospitality, mixed-use and related specialty developments. KTGY delivers innovative solutions that reflect clear understanding of development, marketing and financial performance and takes particular pride in its highly motivated and principal led studios. Serving clients worldwide, KTGY maintains offices in Irvine, Oakland and Santa Monica, and in Denver. See www.ktgy.com.