IRVINE, CA-Advanced Real Estate Services Inc. (ARES) has moved its headquarters from Lake Forest to Irvine along with its affiliated construction company R³ Construction Inc. ARES's has leased 31,111 square feet from the Irvine Co. at 15320 Barranca Pkwy., across the street from the Irvine Train Station.

Advanced Real Estate Services is a vertically integrated investment company focusing on value-add multi-family real estate in Southern California. The firm has holdings of over 6,000 apartment units primarily in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Advanced Management (AMC) counts approximately 300 employees with R³ Construction Inc. employing another 150 for a total of over 450 employees companywide.

“What sets us apart from our peers is our ability to do comprehensive renovations completely in-house. We have 3 general contractors on staff, produce all of our own cabinetry, and employ our own plumbing, wood, and HVAC crews, says Richard Julian, president of ARES, Inc. “Because of our long-term hold strategy, we renovate to a level unseen in the market. With our own construction company we can ensure the quality and consistency we expect on every renovation. He also noted that AMC & R³ provides third-party property management and renovation services for large and small property owners here in Southern California.