LOS ANGELES-The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles secures more than $17.2 million to refinance a six-property portfolio including seniors housing and multifamily properties.

VENTURA, CA-Ventura Gateway LLC obtains the loan for the 270,000-sf retail center through Bear Stearns in a refinancing arranged by Venture West Funding.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA-Bob Osbrink, formerly head of transaction services for the company's western region, is named to the newly created national

STANTON, CA-San Francisco-based Carmel Partners acquires the 194-unit complex for $24.6 million from a private investor based in Napa, according to Marcus & Millichap.

BREA, CA-The latest deal is the $12.6-million sale of the Village at Birch Street Promenade, the final sale at the development, which has generated $45 million worth of retail real estate transactions.

SANTA MONICA, CA-Fremont General Corp. moves its headquarters to the Water Garden in a 10-year lease for 62,000 sf at the landmark office development. Terms are undisclosed, but it's potentially a $20-million deal at current asking rates.

LOS ANGELES-A group led by Milbank Real Estate Services buys the landmark former HF Ahmanson building for $62.4 million from Mani Brothers Real Estate Investment Group.

COSTA MESA-One buyer acquires a 19-unit apartment building for $2.9 million after the price is lowered, and another property sells for $1.6 million in an all-cash deal, Hendricks & Partners reports.