SAN DIEGO-Recently formed private real estate firm CruzanMonroe secures a $4-million loan to purchase the historical TR Produce Building in downtown San Diego and convert the industrial facility into restaurant and retail space.

WASHINGTON, DC-An international law firm becomes the first to grab space in the 220,000-sf Bowen Building, which is currently being redeveloped by a joint venture. Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will have 70,000 sf among several floors of the 12-story edifice.

BRENTWOOD, CA-The Australian shopping center owner adds 17,233 sf to its quarters at 11601 Wilshire Blvd., expanding to 86,335 sf in a 10-year lease. Westfield becomes the largest tenant in the 95%-occupied high-rise.

WASHINGTON, DC-Sour economy; what sour economy? The Washington, DC office market continues to show little evidence of being a victim of the country's sagging economic climate, and investors such as Grerenwich, CT's Broadway Real Estate Partners are taking notice. Office vacancy rates remain at an average low of 5%.