MEI Real Estate Services

MEI Welcomes Nick Putnam to the Team

MEI — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:04:04 +0000

MEI Real Estate Services is pleased to announce that Nick Putnam has joined its Los Angeles brokerage office. A bright, hardworking associate, Nick relocated from Boston, MA to join the MEI Team. Nick specializes in retail leasing and is working closely with Matt Crawford in placing over 100 Discount Loan Centers in retail locations throughout Southern California. Nick will also focus on medical office use in the retail environment; he has previously worked in the medical equipment sales industry where he lead his company in sales nationwide.

MEI to Support Launch of Dollar Loan Centers in CA

MEI — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:22:22 +0000

MEI Real Estate Services is pleased to announce that DLC Empire has retained MEI to assist with its launch of its Dollar Loan Center consumer finance company in the California market. Dollar Loan Center currently has over 50 locations in 3 states and is looking to open approximately 150 stores in California over the next 36-48 months.

Laurie Nagle Honored with MEI

MEI — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:19:21 +0000

Laurie Nagle, VP Property Management, was honored recently at the MEI annual Company party with her first “MEI” (pronounced emmy). MEI Real Estate Services’ presents the “MEI Statuette” to members of it’s management and brokerage teams that commit themselves to the highest level of professionalism, consistently dedicating themselves to their careers in real estate and whom earn the trust and respect of their peers, associates and, the company’s clients while adding value to the company and it’s clients real estate. Laurie was honored by the company and her fellow employees for her 15 years of professionalism, dedication, and service as VP of Property Management. Laurie has diligently managed a portfolio of assets for a variety of owners during her tenure to the praise of the company’s clients and her associates. Ed McKeegan, President of MEI, says “that Laurie has been an asset to the Firm for a long time. Her consistent 24/7 efforts in managing commercial retail properties while developing a positive and open relationship with her tenants and vendors has brought value to the company and the clients we serve. She is well deserving of this “MEI”.”

MEI Facilitates Refinancing

MEI — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:53:39 +0000

MEI Real Estate Services is pleased to announce the bridge loan funding of $500,000 on behalf of a long standing private investor. The subject property financed was a two tenant retail asset located in West Hollywood. Congratulations to Matt Crawford of MEI Real Estate Services who directed the financing efforts.

MEI Facilitates Acquisition of $4M CVS Anchored Retail Center in Fairfield, CA

MEI — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:26:36 +0000

MEI Real Estate Services brokered the purchase of a retail strip center consisting of a CVS Pharmacy and six retail shops, totaling approximately 24,000 square feet. The $4M center is adjacent to a new Lowe’s Home Improvement Center and fronts Interstate 80 in Fairfield, California. This acquisition was part of a private investment trust’s 1031 exchange. Dennis Dillon negotiated on behalf of the trust.

MEI Secures $9M Refinance Loan

MEI — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:23:06 +0000

Los Angeles – On behalf of a private investor, MEI Real Estate Services has secured a $9 Million CMBS loan with Prudential Mortgage Capital on a retail project located in downtown Santa Monica, California.

New Listing on Olympic Blvd!

MEI — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:20:37 +0000

MEI is proud to list 11240 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles for lease. The subject property is a 7,311 sq.ft. free standing building with onsite parking on a 14,026 sq.ft. lot. The property is well located on busy Olympic Blvd between the 405 Freeway and Sawtelle Blvd, immediately adjacent to One West Side shopping center. The building also has rooftop signage which is visible from the 405 fwy. For more information, please contact Dennis Dillon or Click Here.

UPDATE! – bike MS: Accept the Challenge!

MEI — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:25:31 +0000

Thanks to all who donated to my annual MS Ride this year! I’m happy to say that my team and I finished the ride in good health and we were able to raise more than $17,500 for the cause! This year’s ride from San Francisco to Sonoma raised more than $1.8 million to help find a cure for MS and to assist those who already have this devastating disease! MEI Real Estate, Dillon’s Demons and I want to thank all of you for your donations and support! ~Dennis Dillon

See Dennis in The Beach Reporter!

David Ahn Receives CCIM Designation

MEI — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:10:55 +0000

Congratulations to David Ahn, VP of Asset Services who recently traveled to Phoenix, AZ to complete and obtain the CCIM designation. “A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. The CCIM lapel pin is earned after successfully completing a designation process that ensures CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. This elite corps of CCIMs include brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals.” (ccim.com) Mr. Ahn adds CCIM credentials to his already impressive list of industry designations which include CPM (Certified Property Manager) and RPA (Real Property Administrator).

MEI Engages Joint Venture Partnership

MEI — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:08:43 +0000

MEI Real Estate Services is pleased to announce a partnership with a undisclosed equity partner who has committed a minimum of $1 million to the acquisition of commercial real estate. The joint venture partnership with MEI will be primarily focused on value added projects with mid to long term holds. The newly formed partnership will expand on a long standing property management and brokerage relationship.