NEW YORK CITY-The real estate investment banking firm has acquired three facilities in a $13-million sale-leaseback deal with Dallas-based lumber distributor Builders FirstSource Inc.

IRVINE, CA-The Irvine-based developer has formally accepted the terms of International Commercial Finance's loan commitment. The money will be used to finance the construction of Phase I of the developer's Las Vegas resort project.

LOS ANGELES-National commercial real estate services firm Studley has completed an office relocation deal for Salomon Smith Barney and represented Charter Communications in a build-to-suit purchase of an office center.

SAN DIEGO-With reserves rather low, county officials are looking to raise fees for 21 items and/or services, including grading permits and missed appointment fees. The goal is to help offset the cost of the current recession.