ORLANDO-Equity Investment Services, a boutique real estateinvestment advisory firm, has inked 16 leases in the last 60 days.The flurry of activity is notable, but perhaps more notable is thesuccess of the firm’s aggressive strategy in a down market.

“Our approach is really proactive, and we track every deal thatcomes through,” Christopher Savino, managing director of EquityInvestment Services, tells GlobeSt.com. “About half of these dealswere done through either cold calling or going door to door. That’sthe only strategy we’ve ever known.”

Of the 16 leases, 13 were new leases and three were leaserenewals. The deals totaled more than 30,200 square feet of space.Notable leases include 3,000 square feet leased to Spin City atSkyview Plaza on Highway A1A, 2,600 square feet leased to aregional beauty supply chain located at South Trail Plaza, and2,400 square feet leased to Kidz College on Old Winter Garden Road.Other notable tenant signings include Metro PCS, Edward Jones, andTravel Exclusive.