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.’

NEWPORT BEACH, CA-The principal with the locally based investment firm sees acquisitions ‘continuing to ramp up’ in the third quarter due to the amount of money that was raised over the past two years.

LAS VEGAS-Chris Lexis and Joe Leavitt are named vice presidents and according to a prepared statement, the move lends proof that Lee & Associates is maintaining its profitability and nationwide growth.

ALISO VIEJO, CA-According to Ken Cruse, Sunstone Hotel Investors’ newly appointed CEO, macro-economic concerns have taken a toll on individual stock values, but have not directly translated into slower business trends in the REIT’s hotels.

RICHLAND, WA-A Southern California-based LLC buys the Villas at Meadow Springs, a 286-unit, 294,241-square foot luxury apartment community here for $116 per square foot.

GIG HARBOR, WA-ePropertyData and Investit Software Inc. roll out an affordable entry level, web-based product, called Investit Lite to quickly analyze and value simple investments.