Lompoc staff questions Space Center proposal
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 20th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lompoc staff questions Space Center proposal
Key components of the proposal including relevant experience, financial resources and development partners were significantly lacking, according to a city staff report.
Lululemon store headed back to downtown SLO, this time to stay
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 20th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lululemon store headed back to downtown SLO, this time to stay
The Lululemon showroom is slated to take up residence in the historic Kaetzel House at 547 Marsh St., the former home of the Land Conservancy of SLO County and the Johnson Gallery.
Napa’s Walt Wines leases Clos Pepe Vineyard
By Staff Report / Thursday, March 19th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Napa’s Walt Wines leases Clos Pepe Vineyard
The lease agreement is a long-term move for the Pepes who are planning to semi-retire from their efforts at the vineyard.
Simon bid shakes up mall ownership
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 13th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Simon bid shakes up mall ownership

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group isn’t satisfied with its 3.6 percent ownership stake in its real estate investment trust competitor Macerich Co.
Law: Ventura County case spotlights dispute over NBVC complex
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 13th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Law & Goverment, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on Law: Ventura County case spotlights dispute over NBVC complex
A company that helped build a 300-unit housing project for Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme claims it’s owed more than $7 million by its long-time development partner. Watt Properties, in addition to plaintiffs F.W. Parker and David Parker, filed a complaint March 3 in Ventura County Superior Court against Jesco Limited Partnership. The Read More →
CRE: $8.5M gift funds concert hall at Thomas Aquinas College
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 13th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on CRE: $8.5M gift funds concert hall at Thomas Aquinas College
The campus’ next addition is an $8.5 million concert and lecture hall donated by the Fritz B. Burns Foundation.
Tri-county malls could change ownership in hostile takeover bid
By Staff Report / Monday, March 9th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Tri-county malls could change ownership in hostile takeover bid
If the deal moves forward, a number of tri-county properties would wind up under the Simon banner, including the The Oaks, Pacific View Mall and La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara.