SUNNYVALE, CA-The commercial real estate market here is faring significantly better than other areas around the country, say experts, who are optimistic that it will continue on this trend.

HENDERSON, NV-While the healthcare firm will manage the planned 171-acre UnionVillage development, HKS will provide design services.

CHICAGO-Parc Huron, which started as a condo project and later became an apartment building, had a short 10-month initial lease-up and market-leading rents, according to Moran & Co.

SANTA CLARA, CA-According to a source, despite having added temporary rental space across the street, Palo Alto Network’s existing space was ‘functionally inefficient’ and ‘unable to accommodate future space needs.’

SAN DIEGO-The Newport Beach, CA-based firm buys four value-add office projects here, increasing its portfolio to approximately 2.5 million square feet.

SAN FRANCISCO-Bascom Northwest Ventures disposes of the Lafayette Highlands apartments, which it acquired for $29.4 million in 2005 with partner Capri Urban Capital.

SAN FRANCISCO-Partner Kristina Lawson’s advisory and advocacy practice focuses on all aspects of California land use and environmental law.

OAKLAND, CA-The firm adds several industry veterans to its roster, which president James Kilpatrick says ‘is a small indication of major things to come.’