Commercial Real Estate Loans & Investment Sales

Pacific Security Capital Commercial Real Estate Development Services Division Gets a Face Lift with Rick Dyer as New Managing Director

Beaverton, OR, April 27, 2006 -- http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com -- Pacific Security Capital, a vertically integrated real estate services company, today named Rick Dyer as its new Managing Director of Development Services.

Dyer, who joined Pacific Security Capital in 2005 as a Senior Project Manager, has played a defining role in growing the Development Services division. With more than 10 years of experience in a senior management role, Dyer is tenured in every stage of real estate, from the early phases of project vision through design, entitlements, marketing, sales, to construction delivery and occupancy.

“I have performed in the capacity of Director on many projects, including mixed-use office parks, resort developments, retirement communities and multifamily communities,” said Rick Dyer. “This hands-on property development experience has put me in an excellent position to manage Pacific Security Capital’s growing Development Services division.”

Dyer has successfully negotiated and administered the joint-venture development of a 150-unit multi-family project and a 200-unit retirement community, and has financed more than $200 Million in various asset classes throughout the United States.

As Director of Development at Fidelity Properties, Dyer was responsible for entitling and designing two separate office parks containing more than 1.2 million square feet. As Director of Development for Intrawest Placemaking, he managed the development of a 61-unit mixed-use resort Condominium/Hotel, an Indoor/Outdoor Water Park and an 83-unit mixed-use resort Condominium/Hotel.

“Dyer clearly possesses the type of Tier 1 talent that Pacific Security Capital really values,” said Louis Swart, Pacific Security Capital President. “He has excelled in a senior project management role at Pacific Security Capital and I have no doubt that with Dyer’s leadership, the Development Services division will only thrive.”

To learn more about Pacific Security Capital’s commercial real estate development services, please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

Development Services Expert to Lead Commercial Real Estate Services Firm

Beaverton, OR, April 24, 2006 -- http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com – Pacific Security Capital, a vertically integrated real estate services company, has named Louis Swart as its new company President.

Swart, who has over 30 years of experience in commercial and institutional real estate, will focus on expanding the real estate portfolio in which Pacific Security Capital has a vested interest in order to develop properties on its own account.

“The strategic focus of Pacific Security Capital is changing,” said Swart, “the commercial real estate industry is calling out for more vertically integrated real estate services firms and this is the direction in which Pacific Security Capital is headed.”

Pacific Security Capital is in a unique position to be able to offer maximum productivity, create operating leverage and generate economies of scale, all seamlessly executed across multiple asset classes, practice areas and geographic locations.

“Pacific Security Capital is dedicated to adding value to client initiatives at every level of the real estate cycle,” said Swart, “our core competencies spread across six major business units meaning that our clients do not have to worry about managing multiple vendor relationships.”

Pacific Security Capital currently specializes in the following six core market segments:
-    Asset Management
-    Capital Markets Services
-    Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services
-    Development Services
-    Investment Sales
-    Landlord Tenant Representation

Prior to joining Pacific Security Capital, Louis Swart was the founder and president of Wedgwood Retirement Inns, Vancouver WA; the CEO of Retirement Corporation of America, Dallas TX; a division president and senior vice president of Genesis Health Ventures, Kennett Square PA; and president and COO of Regent Assisted Living, Portland OR.

To learn more about Pacific Security Capital’s core areas of expertise in Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services, Capital Markets, Development Services and Investment Sales, please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

 

Emerging Commercial Real Estate Trends

The commercial real estate industry is showing promise of improvement.  With vacancy rates becoming lower and rental rates finally steadying, commercial real estate brokers are hopeful that the industry is on an upward trend.

Other trends populating the commercial real estate scene include:

Build-to-suit exchanges:
Fueled by high land prices and increased construction costs

Growing industrial market:
Driven by limited speculative construction and absorption by expanding companies

For more information on commercial real estate loans and build-to-suit exchanges from Pacific Security Capital, visit www.pacificsecuritycapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

Guidelines May Change for Commercial Lending

Article By Jim Freer Via South Florida Business Journal

Federal regulators are moving toward their potentially final review of proposed guidelines that may restrict some banks' commercial real estate lending.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and three other regulators were scheduled to take comments on the proposal through April 13.

On April 11, FDIC spokesman David Barr said he had not heard any discussion that the agencies might extend the comment period. Regulators probably will issue final guidelines this year, but do not have a timetable, he added.

As of April 11, the FDIC's Web site had posted 721 letters from bankers, including 234 from Florida with 35 from South Florida. Most asked regulators not to set caps on commercial real estate lending for their industry or any bank, and that regulators impose new lending standards only on banks where they find problems.

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For more information on commercial real estate loans from Pacific Security Capital, visit http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

The Scoop on Emerging Markets - India

According to an article entitled "Commercial Real Estate Prospects in India" written by Mark Satie of Indianground, commercial real estate in India has really picked up over the last 5 years and has established India as an industry trend setter.

• A population of 1.1 billion and a workforce of 496.4 million serve a great potential for real estate investors in India. The talent pool of intellectual capital and cost effectiveness gives India a competitive edge in the real estate scene.
• A growth rate of 30% and a 30% average rate of returns look lucrative for future prospects in the realty sector.
• Latest research data estimates increase in revenue generation from $14 billion to $102 billion over the next 10 years.  For NRIs investing in real estate India, the resturn has been more than profitable.  They feel India in this regard has not even tapped 20% of the market.
• Moreover with the relaxation of FDI rules and tax incentives for NRIs, the Government has encouraged increasing foreign capital.  Global investors investing in real estate India can certainly look for a 25% ROI.

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For more information on commercial real estate advisory services from Pacific Security Capital, please visit http://www.pacificsecuritycapital or call 1-800-844-6085.

Choosing a Commercial Real Estate Broker Takes Study

Article By Bernadette Starzee Via Long Island Business News


Leasing, purchasing or building space for your business is a huge undertaking. Considering the amount of money involved and the effect location and facilities will have on nearly every aspect of your company, it's important to invest time and energy in finding the right commercial real estate broker.

As with many professional services, you must first determine your needs and your budget. You will know right off the bat, for instance, if you're looking for office, industrial or retail space, and most likely if you will be leasing or buying. If you want office space, determine if you will be seeking Class A, Class B or Class C space.

Class A office space means larger, premier buildings with high- profile locations that are easily accessed. Class A buildings have on-site management, impressive lobbies and amenities galore, and they usually rent for $27 to $35 per square foot per year. Class B buildings, which generally have good locations, professional management and some amenities, rent for about $22 to $30 per square foot per year. Class C space is no-frills.

It's usually found in older buildings or converted industrial buildings, without lobbies or amenities, and it costs about $15 to $21 per square foot per year.

Once you have narrowed down your needs, you can start shopping for a commercial real estate broker. Don't just take out the phone book and start making calls. Ask for recommendations from others who have leased office space. Commercial real estate lawyers, bankers and architects, who work with commercial brokers, can also recommend good ones. You might contact professional commercial real estate associations, which require its members to meet certain standards, for a list of brokers in your area.

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For more information on commercial real estate advisory services from Pacific Security Capital, call 1-800-844-6085 or visit www.pacificsecuritycapital.com

Pacific Security Capital Promotes CFO, Dan Ferris, To Chief Operating Officer

Beaverton, OR, April 6, 2006 — http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com - Pacific Security Capital, a vertically integrated real estate services company, today announced the promotion of CFO, Dan Ferris, to Chief Operating Officer.

Ferris will assume both roles, CFO and COO, and will be responsible for overseeing the operations of Pacific Security Capital’s core business units:

• Advisory Services
• Capital Markets Services
• Development Services
• Investment Sales/Asset Management

“Dan Ferris has been an integral part of our success,” said Mark Rockwell, CEO of Pacific Security Capital, “his tenured financial operations background makes him the perfect candidate for assuming both the CFO and COO roles.”

Ferris joined Pacific Security Capital in late 2004 as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ferris previously held senior finance positions for companies such as Harsch Investment Properties, Trammell Crow, and Catellus Development Corporation.

In addition to holding his CPA designation, Ferris has a B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and is a member of the AICPA.

“This is a very exciting time for Pacific Security Capital,” said Ferris. “We have structured our comprehensive service offerings to provide our clients a competitive advantage in their markets. The expertise of our seasoned team allows us to apply several varying skill sets to our client’s real estate needs.”

To learn more about Pacific Security Capital’s core areas of expertise in Advisory Services, Capital Markets, Development Services and Investment Sales, please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

Real-Estate Investment Trusts Rally Again, Defying Predictions

Article By Jennifer S. Forsyth Via RealEstate Journal

It seems to defy common sense: Real-estate stocks continue to rally -- even as interest rates rise.

Eighteen months ago, many investors began to sell off their real-estate holdings amid warnings that the property market might have peaked. But real-estate investment trusts -- tax-advantaged investment companies whose shares trade on major exchanges -- have continued to outperform the market. This year alone, the Dow Jones Equity REIT Index is up almost 13%, compared with a gain of almost 4% for the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index.

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For more information on commercial real estate loans from Pacific Security Captial, visit http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.