Wilson Commercial Negotiates Eight Lease Transactions in Southern California & Visalia in the Last 30 Days

Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles, the largest Landlord representative brokerage firm representing institutional and professional retail property owners on an exclusive basis in the Southern California and Visalia marketplace (including Lancaster, Los Angeles, Studio City, Valencia, West Hills, Simi Valley, Murrieta, Chino Hills and Visalia), announces the following recent Lease transactions:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Lancaster

H&R Block signed a 5-year lease for 1,500 square feet for a total consideration of $217,808 at the Challenger Center, located at Avenue K and Challenger Way in Lancaster. The tenant, which was represented by Colliers-Seeley of Irvine, is anticipated to open in early November 2005 at 805 E. Avenue K, Suite 111. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for Challenge Center and represented the landlord, McClean Properties of Santa Barbara, Calif., in the lease transaction.

Los Angeles

Carvel Ice Cream signed a 5-year lease for 900 square feet for a total consideration of $206,412 at The Balcony, formerly known as the Hillcrest Promenade Shopping Center, located at 9614 W. Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles. The tenant, which represented itself, is anticipated to open in early January 2006. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for Hillcrest Promenade and represented the landlord, Hillcrest Eagle Shopping Center, LP of Los Angeles, in the lease transaction.

Studio City

Wells Fargo signed a 3-year lease for 1,239 square feet for a total consideration of approximately $176,929 at the Center at Coldwater, located at Ventura Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon in Studio City. The tenant, which was represented by Staubach Retail of Los Angeles, is anticipated to open mid November 2005 at 12930 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 102. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for the Center at Coldwater and represented the landlord, Combined Properties of Washington, D.C., in the lease transaction.

Valencia

Maternity Store signed a 5-year lease for 1,750 square feet for a total consideration of approximately $406,134 at Gateway Plaza in Valencia. The tenant, which was represented by Realty Executives in Newhall, Calif., is anticipated to open in early December 2005 at 28311 Rye Canyon, Suite #3B. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles, along with Kirnan Commercial of Woodland Hills, are the exclusive landlord representatives for Gateway Plaza, and represented the landlord, RKR, Inc. of Encino, in the lease transaction.

West Hills

Supercuts signed a 10-year lease for 1,490 square feet for a total consideration of approximately $614,895 at the Fallbrook Center located at the northwest corner of Fallbrook Avenue at Victory Boulevard and Vanowen Street in West Hills. The tenant, which represented itself, is anticipated to open in early February 2006. Supercuts is relocating within the Fallbrook Center. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles, along with Kirnan Commercial of Woodland Hills, are the exclusive landlord representatives for the Fallbrook Center and represented the landlord, General Growth Properties of Chicago, IL, in the lease transaction.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Murrieta

Blockbuster Video and Curves For Women signed leases at Heritage Marketplace in Murrieta. Blockbuster franchisee, Tinseltown Video, Inc., signed a 5-year lease for 2,384 square feet for a total consideration of $400,000. Curves For Women signed a 5-year lease for 1,625 square feet for a total consideration of $296,000. Both tenants represented themselves and are anticipated to open in early December 2005. Heritage Marketplace is located at Scott Road and 215 Freeway. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for Heritage Marketplace and represented the landlord, Hughes Investments of Newport Beach, California, in these lease transactions.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Chino Hills

H&R Block signed a 5-year lease for 1,200 square feet for a total consideration of $190,000 at the Country Club Marketplace, located at Soquel Canyon and Los Serranos Country Club Drive in Chino Hills. The tenant, which was represented by James Crone & Associates of Escondido, is anticipated to open in July 2006. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for the Country Club Marketplace and represented the landlord, Fishman Properties of Cayucos, Calif., in the lease transaction.

H&R Block signed a 5-year lease for 971 square feet for a total consideration of $185,000 at the Laband Village, located at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway in Chino Hills. The tenant, which was represented by James Crone & Associates of Escondido, is anticipated to open early December 2005. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for Laband Village and represented the landlord, Gladstone Institute of Irvine, Calif., in the lease transaction.

TULARE COUNTY
Visalia

Advance America signed a 5-year lease for 1,225 square feet for a total consideration of $159,990 at Visalia Marketplace, located at 3543 Noble Avenue in Visalia. The tenant, which was represented by Commercial Retail Associates of Fresno, is anticipated to open in mid December 2005. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for Visalia Marketplace and represented the landlord, The Uhlmann Offices of Sherman Oaks, in the lease transaction.

VENTURA COUNTY
Simi Valley

Huntington Learning Centers signed a 5-year lease for 2,436 square feet for a total consideration of $400,000 at Sycamore Village, located at 2964 Cochran Street in Simi Valley. The tenant, which represented itself, is anticipated to open in mid January 2006. Wilson Commercial Real Estate of Los Angeles is the exclusive landlord representative for Sycamore Village and represented the landlord, F.A.F. Investment Company of Beverly Hills, in the lease transaction.


About Wilson Commercial Real Estate

With headquarters in Los Angeles, Calif., Wilson Commercial Real Estate (WCRE) is the largest Landlord representative brokerage firm representing institutional and professional retail property owners on an exclusive basis in the Southern California marketplace. Founded in 1990, WCRE specializes in leasing neighborhood and community anchored shopping centers and additionally provides sales and consulting services within the client’s portfolio. WCRE has earned a reputation for its results-oriented process, expertise, integrity and professionalism. Currently, WCRE represents more than 10 million square feet of retail space in 50 shopping centers throughout Southern California. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.wcre.net or call 310.473.4424.