National

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-With serious exposure to subprime loans ready to reset next year, California's economy will take a hit that will continue at least another 18 months, say Milken experts.

ORLANDO-Compass Knowledge Holdings signs a 37,985-sf lease to accommodate its growing number of employees.

LIVERMORE, CA-The 20-year triple-net lease may be extended in five-year increments for an additional 40 years.

SAN FRANCISCO-Local lawyers Tom Brandi and James Sturdevan will use the seven-story, 21,380-sf building at 354 Pine St. as their new offices.

LAS VEGAS-The Siegel Group Inc. of Los Angeles will close today on the 225-key hotel, which will be added to its regional chain of extended-stay properties.

DANA POINT, CA-The 376-room Laguna Cliffs hotel commands top dollar for its seaside location.

LOS ANGELES-The three apartment properties in Hollywood, Lakewood and Pasadena all offer upside potential.

BILLERICA, MA-The biotech services company's search for 100,000 sf represents net growth for suburban Boston.