Retail Market Expanding Again in the Western US

WALNUT CREEK, November 4, 2009 – John Cumbelich & Associates (www.cumbelich.com), a San Francisco Bay Area based commercial real estate firm, has reported third quarter transaction volume for its 10 partner offices throughout the Western United States.

The X Team International network, which includes western US offices in Seattle, Portland, Boise, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, Las Vegas and Los Angeles (2), as well as Vancouver, B.C. is comprised of member firms which exclusively specialize in retail real estate.

Over the subject period, the partner offices completed 172 separate lease transactions with gross consideration of $205,799,367.23. Additionally, 28 separate sale transactions were consummated over the same period, with gross consideration of $13,694,167.00.

The most active retailers in the western US during the 3rd Quarter included sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods, household merchant Bed, Bath & Beyond and quick casual restaurant Chipotle.

“The market is beginning to expand again, as retailers come off the sidelines to take advantage of historic reductions in lease and purchase costs” said the firm’s Principal, John Cumbelich.

About X Team International
X Team International is a leading retail real estate brokerage alliance serving the world’s premier retailers, landlords, developers, owners and third party service providers. Comprised of industry professionals from small and mid-sized boutique firms who average more than 20 years of experience, X Team International partners have proven expertise in more than 45 major markets, and partners located in some of the largest cities throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

About John Cumbelich & Associates
John Cumbelich & Associates is a San Francisco Bay Area based firm that provides commercial real estate services to Fortune 500 retailers and select owners and developers of retail commercial properties. The firm’s expertise is in developing store networks for retailers seeking to penetrate the San Francisco Bay Area marketplace and the representation of premier Power Center and Lifestyle developments.

 
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Our Mission By combining passion and market-specific insight gained from years of successfully representing all facets of the retail real estate industry, X Team International partners are committed to providing superior, client-focused service and achieving the strategic goals necessary for the success of every client.