Orange County
Stirling Development Hires New OC Director
Meet Gordon Cope, the company’s new director of financial planning & accounting. In his new role, Cope will focus on budgeting, tax planning and financial review for Stirling’s business activities.
Eric Paulsen Takes on Leadership Role at Cushman & Wakefield
The real estate veteran, with 30 years of experience, will lead the Orange County and Inland Empire offices. His responsibilities include overseeing the strategic focus, growth and talent management.
Lifescapes Tapped for $245M Westin Anaheim Resort
The firm has been chosen to design the landscape environment for the planned 630,000-square-foot Orange County development. The company will incorporate iconic features into the four-diamond resort, including a unique motor court.
Cloudvirga Opens Corporate HQ in Orange County
The tech company leased nearly 12,000 square feet of space at the Jamboree Business Center in Irvine, Calif. Recently, Cloudvirga tripled the number of its employees.
Grant Thornton Relocates to Orange County
The accounting and consulting firm will move to Irvine Co.’s MacArthur Court in Newport Beach. Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant in the lease negotiation.
Newport Beach Office Tower Trades for $76M
American Realty Advisors sold 4100 Newport, a 190,400-square-foot office tower in Orange County, Calif., to Olen Properties in a transaction that’s been deemed the area’s largest office sale by price per square foot.
Orange County Business Campus Trades for $106M
Greenlaw Partners and Westbrook Partners acquired Centerpointe La Palma, a 10-building, 525,560-square-foot business park in La Palma, Ca. At the time of sale, the asset was 89 percent leased.
Drawbridge Snags Orange County R&D Asset
Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets team represented the seller, Baring Real Estate Advisers, in the transaction. The building has served as Panasonic Avionics’ headquarters since 2000.
Marcus & Millichap Hires Retail SVP
Scott Hook rejoins the firm’s Newport Beach, Calif., office, following more than two decades with the firm. He will focus on retail transactions throughout the western U.S., with an emphasis on Southern California.
Demographic Shifts Pick Up Speed in Orange County
Employment gains, a moderate supply of new development and a high barrier to homeownership have bolstered strong multifamily demand in Orange County, pushing up rents and keeping occupancy over 96 percent.