PALO ALTO, CA-Under the proposal, each outstanding share of BRE common stock would be exchanged for 0.2971 shares of Essex common stock and $12.33 in cash.

SAN DIEGO-With a recent $73-million downtown San Diego office buy, the company is one step closer to its goal of expanding here in the US and “maintaining its diverse portfolio.”

SAN FRANCISCO-The acquisition significantly enhances CBRE's service offering in downtown San Francisco.

DENVER-The $40-million acquisition is consistent with the firm's established investment parameters and is a “solid, high quality addition to our portfolio,” according to managing director Jason Fox.

SAN FRANCISCO-Romel Enterprises LLC purchased 400 S. El Camino Real for an undisclosed amount free and clear of debt.

ROHNERT PARK, CA-Bay Equity Home Loans expands locally, and has refocused its core business to helping people purchase homes.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-According to Passco Cos., the 332-unit Vue21 is “the right product in an especially prime location in an especially strong economic and populous market.”

SACRAMENTO-According to recent research from Jones Lang LaSalle, average asking rents vary quite noticeably in the greater suburban market in Sacramento.