10/27/04: Here we are, just six days away from the Presidential election, and according to the pundits, the race is close, too close to call. Or is it? The most reliable poll tracker since 1956 has been--are you ready?--the "Weekly Reade"r. That's right, the grammar-school publication. Only once in 48 years has its reader poll incorrectly predicted the Presidential election outcome. This year's poll, which consists of 300,000 students, gives President Bush a landslide win with 66% of the vote. The rationale behind this poll's accuracy is that, unlike registered or likely voters, these respondents reflect what they hear in their own homes and are thus a true measure of the nation's heartbeat. By the way, in case you're wondering which election the "Weekly Reader" got wrong, it was the 1992 election that predicted President George H.W. Bush would be reelected, hands down. So much for polls.
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MACERICH CO.
(SANTA MONICA, CA) Chris Facas has been named vice president, property management for the firm's Southern California group. Facas was most recently senior manager, property management, and joined the firm in 2000.

STUDLEY
(MCLEAN, VA) Lawson Wilder was promoted to senior managing director, moving up from his prior role in tenant representation primarily for the aerospace and government contractor sectors. Wilder joined Studley in 1993.

INTRACORP PARTNERS
(SAN FRANCISCO) Dean Givas has joined the firm as president, in which he will lead its focus on developing multifamily projects in the Bay Area. Givas most recently led Oyster Development Corp., a firm he founded. Prior to that, he was partner at Trammell Crow Co.

SPERRY VAN NESS
(COLUMBUS, OH) The firm has tapped Jerry Hall as senior advisor. Hall was previously president of JL Hall Co. Ltd. At Sperry Van Ness he will specialize in the sale of office and multifamily properties.

NEWMARK MERRILL
(WOODLAND HILLS, CA) Marina Rossi has come on board as acquisitions director, leaving her prior post as retail investment broker at Marcus & Millichap. Rossi will lead raw land buys and property development in Southern California.

PW FUNDING
(ATLANTA) The company has opened a regional office here by bringing in Van Provosty as vice president and Joshua Provosty as loan analyst. Both of them will drive multifamily loan originations in the Southeast, and both were formerly at American Property Financing.

JER PARTNERS
(MCLEAN, VA) Edward J. Ratinoff has been named director of fund investment management at the firm, leaving his previous senior position at McDonald Investments. Ratinoff has also held senior positions at Chase Securities and BT Alex.

SHEA COMMERCIAL
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ) James R. Wilmot II will join the firm's Las Vegas office as director of development. Wilmot was previously project manager at Mark L. Fine & Associates.

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE

Analyst-CMBS

(NEW YORK)

Ideal candidate will evaluate complex CMBS transactions, which involves assigning credit ratings and monitoring performance of previously rated transactions as well as developing articles for research clients.

STANDARD & POOR'S CVC

Real Estate Associate

(CALIFORNIA)

 Appropriate applicant must be able to provide clients in the firm's corporate value consulting group with research and analysis to determine value of real estate assets. This group supports clients services ranging from financing, purchase price allocations to litigation support.

CENTEX DESTINATION PROPERTIES

Land Development Manager

(TEXAS)

 Suitable professional must be capable of evaluating physical and technical risks associated with developments in various areas. This includes performing scheduling and budget development, cost estimates, bidding and contracting and managing consultants.

SELECTLEADERS

HUD Underwriter

(CONNECTICUT)

 In this role, the ideal candidate will act as underwriter on HUD MAP applications for commitment on properties nationwide, which demands familiarity with a range of HUD FHA-insured loans and programs. He or she must ensure HUD insurance application compliance.

GMAC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE

Senior Real Estate Analyst

(GEORGIA)		 This position requires reviewing and analyzing property income and expenses, preparing formal loan submissions, reviewing submissions and drafting copies of appraisal, engineering and Phase I reports. Analyst must also order, review and submit credit reports.

CASSIDY & PINKARD

VP of Corporate Marketing/Communications

(DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA)		 Appropriate applicant can achieve recognition for the company through sponsorships and speaking opportunities, as well as ensuring consistent branding through companywide materials, analyzing advertisement placements and developing and implementing marketing plans.

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

Real Estate Economist

(MASSACHUSETTS)

Ideal applicant will oversee a variety of research activities, including tracking regional and national economies, managing quarterly updating process and producing market rankings, writing market overviews and conducting independent research on hot topics.

SELECTLEADERS

Financial Analyst

(CALIFORNIA)

 In this position, the financial analyst must periodically review existing investments, conduct due diligence support including financial modeling and investment return analysis, and perform special projects as required.

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