IRVINE, CA—In this UPDATE, RealtyTrac and Homefacts CEO Jamie Moyle tells GlobeSt.com that the firm tries to get inside the minds of first-time homebuyers and provide them the data they need.

SAN CLEMENTE, CA—In the wake of JLL's acquisition of locally based CLEO Manufacturing, JLL's Peter Belisle tells GlobeSt.com the purchase allows flexibility in services and talent use in this UPDATE.

IRVINE, CA—The percentage of bank repossessions of US residential properties decreases 5% in June from the previous month to its lowest level since June 2007, RealtyTrac reports in this UPDATE.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA—Today's investors are a lot savvier than they were 10 years ago and don't feel they need sponsors to manage investment properties, Knightsbridge Realty Capital's principals tell GlobeSt.com.

IRVINE, CA—In yesterday's webinar, Auction.com's Rick Sharga and Robert Friedman reveal for the novice—and not-so-novice—investor their tried-and-true methods for smart real estate investment.

ONTARIO, CA—3M Co. disposes of a 270,890-square-foot industrial building and 42 acres of land here, then signs a 10-year lease on a nearby to-be-built distribution center in this week's wrap-up of deals.

IRVINE, CA—While 10 states hit their lowest foreclosure level since the housing price bubble burst in August 2006, several states bucked the trend with increases during the month, reports RealtyTrac.

BREA, CA—Palisades Capital Realty Advisers purchases the 121,143-square-foot office building here from Rialto Capital and the Koll Co. as investor interest in stabilized offices ticks up.