LOS ANGELES—The latest research report from CBRE shows that retail lending in the first three quarters of 2014 was up 50% year-over-year.

LOS ANGELES—About the 7th inning, according to Paul Rutter of Gilchrist &amp; Rutter PC, who sat down with us for an <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> interview to discuss the economy and forecast the year ahead.

LOS ANGELES—The investment vehicle purchases a 158-unit apartment complex in Long Beach, the ninth and final acquisition made by its Fund I.

LOS ANGELES—The tech giant signs a long-term 130,000-square-foot lease at the Collective Campus in Playa Vista, a move that will bring 400 Yahoo employees to town.

LA VERNE, CA—A joint venture between Zaruka Investment Properties and Wedgewood Banquets buys the Sierra La Verne Country Club with plans to convert it into a wedding and special event space.

PASADENA, CA—Another Millionaire Row apartment complex sells in Pasadena, and according to brokers, the combination of record low cap rates and interest rates are to blame.

LOS ANGELES—The public investor prices a public offering of 11 million shares of common stock at $31.75 per share, which will generate approximately $335.3 million in net proceeds.

LOS ANGELES—Gregory Motschenbacher joins the firm at director of project development from the Brickman Group, where he was responsible for operations in the Western US, GlobeSt.com reports <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.