CARLSBAD, CA-The 321,000-sf acquisition reflects Equus Realty Advisors' growth strategy, as the La Jolla-based real estate advisory firm plans to spend about $300 million in real estate purchases over the next two years.

CHULA VISTA, CA-The lessee, Long Beach Automotive, dba Pacific Supply, will occupy 23,000 sf of industrial space at 650 L St. in Chula Vista. It is the most recent industrial user to take space in San Diego County, as the region's industrial market continues to improve.

VISTA, CA-The company is serving as the general contractor for the new $1 million Aloha Motors auto dealership, which is scheduled to break ground in November. Slated for completion by April 2003, the dealership will rise on a 1.8-acre site just north of the 78 Freeway.

SAN DIEGO, CA-The 200-unit project here will serve homeless and very low-income seniors upon its completion next summer. Chelsea Investment Corp. is developing the project in partnership with Senior Community Centers of San Diego.

BARSTOW, CA-Built in 1986, the 156-unit property stands at 755 E. Virginia Way. The transaction marks the latest in a string of Inland Empire multifamily sales, as the apartment market here continues to attract investor interest.

SAN DIEGO, CA-According to research by Hendricks & Partners, the San Diego County apartment market experienced positive absorption in the second quarter of 2002, with net move-ins at 1,040 units. The figure marks a significant change from the same period last year when the number of net move-ins was recorded as 133 units.

SAN DIEGO, CA-GMS Realty LLC acquires the 145,000-sf retail complex from Spa Holdings LLC. Located at 8915-9305 Mira Mesa Blvd., the property is occupied by tenants including Seafood City, Hollywood Video and Rite Aid.

SAN DIEGO, CA-The CPA firm Barsa Technology Solutions signs a six-year agreement for space in the Champion of the West Tower. It will occupy 9,000 sf here, according to the terms of the $1.9-million lease.