BARSTOW, CA-Built in 1986, the 156-unit property stands at 755 E. Virginia Way. The transaction marks the latest in a string of Inland Empire multifamily sales, as the apartment market here continues to attract investor interest.

SAN DIEGO, CA-According to research by Hendricks & Partners, the San Diego County apartment market experienced positive absorption in the second quarter of 2002, with net move-ins at 1,040 units. The figure marks a significant change from the same period last year when the number of net move-ins was recorded as 133 units.

SAN DIEGO, CA-GMS Realty LLC acquires the 145,000-sf retail complex from Spa Holdings LLC. Located at 8915-9305 Mira Mesa Blvd., the property is occupied by tenants including Seafood City, Hollywood Video and Rite Aid.

SAN DIEGO, CA-The CPA firm Barsa Technology Solutions signs a six-year agreement for space in the Champion of the West Tower. It will occupy 9,000 sf here, according to the terms of the $1.9-million lease.

CHULA VISTA, CA-Lake Partners LLC, a Shidler Group entity, sells the property to Hylen-Otay LLC and McEwen-Otay LLC for $3.3 million. The complex, which stands at 690 Otay Lakes Rd., is occupied by tenants including Bonita Athletic Club and McMillin Real Estate and Mortgage Co.

OTAY MESA, CA-The facilities, which encompass a total of 55,215 sf, are part of the six-building industrial project, Britannia Corporate Center. Developed by Newport Beach-based Master Development Corp., the 15-acre project was completed in July 2002.

POWAY, CA-The Thai and sushi restaurant inks an agreement for 3,280 sf of retail space at 13425 Poway Rd. in Creekside Plaza. The restaurant, which will occupy suites 801-803 in the complex, is scheduled to move to its new location in January 2003.

LA MESA, CA-Beauchamp Family Trust sells the 172,500-sf shopping center to Otay Mesa International Plaza LLC. The complex, which is located at 7900-7968 El Cajon Blvd., is anchored by Burlington Coat Factory, El Torito Restaurant and 99" Only Store.