LAS VEGAS-Core assets are still in demand and financing is there for them, but the financing question is open for secondary markets and lower-quality assets.

TUSTIN, CA- A Southern California-based syndicator acquires the Valencia Gardens complex from Long Beach-based BB&K/NNC Valencia Gardens in a deal brokered by Hendricks & Partners.

LAS VEGAS-Chief global economist Raymond Torto and Americas chief economist Asieh Mansour present their views on the economy and the implications for real estate at the CBRE inaugral 2011 Americas Summit.

ALISO VIEJO, CA-The provider of flexible office space promotes its former COO to the new post as CEO James "Watty" Watson steps aside to focus his full attention on CT Realty Investors.

IRWINDALE, CA-Superior Communications renews its lease for a building here that houses its headquarters and its distribution facility.

SANTA MONICA, CA-The Florida-based REIT, which bought the amusement park on the pier here for $34 million, secures a $20 million loan arranged by American Real Estate Capital.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA-The Dallas-based company hires the team of Steve McClurkin, Garrett Colburn, and Nichole Slykhous to focus on tenant representation.

HESPERIA, CA-The sale of the Topaz Marketplace set a record for price per square foot for Inland Empire multi-tenant retail property sales over $10 million so far this year.