SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA—Westcore Properties sells Westcore Executive Center here for $23.8 million after stabilizing the office complex within a four-year period.

IRVINE, CA—RealtyTrac reports that in the best markets for flipping homes, properties were purchased at double-digit discounts below market value and were resold at an average 6% premium above their estimated market value.

IRVINE, CA—The new Portola Springs Elementary School, a permanent, state-of-the-art facility, is being constructed and is projected to open in August 2016.

IRVINE, CA—Randal W. Jackson will serve as chairman for Urban Land Institute's Orange County/Inland Empire District Council, succeeding Michael Ruane.

TUSTIN, CA—Staying ahead of the pack in acquiring land is no mean feat for California developers, who must be smart, creative and work hard, Bridgeport Investments' Randy Bramel tells GlobeSt.com in this <b>UPDATE</b>.

ALISO VIEJO, CA—Custom home features in Orchard Hills like the family office and foodie kitchen represent how people really use their space, the New Home Co.'s Joan Marcus-Colvin tells GlobeSt.com in this <b>UPDATE</b>.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA—Voit Real Estate Services' Jerry Holdner tells GlobeSt.com why construction is at the forefront of employment growth for Orange County.

IRVINE, CA—Mindy Heppberger is appointed the firm's EVP and chief legal officer to oversee legal, regulatory, intellectual-property and other matters in this week's wrap-up of deals.