“We are delighted that UBS is involved with this asset,” said Tom Engberg, Chief Executive Officer of Loja Real Estate. “They understand the value of this property as a community asset for the town of Pleasant Hill. We believe they will carry on with the program of improvements we instituted here,” he said.

Downtown Pleasant Hill is a 345,687 sq. ft. shopping center with prime retail space located in the affluent community of Pleasant Hill in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Downtown Pleasant Hill is the central business district for the town with 40 brand name retailers, including Century Theaters, Lucky Supermarket, Bed Bath Beyond, Michaels, Ross, Golfsmith, Paul Mitchell the School, Carter’s, and Zachary’s Chicago Pizza.

“Loja’s real estate team is to be commended for adding value to an already strong property. It has been a real pleasure to own Downtown Pleasant Hill and it would be a great property to retain in our portfolio. We felt, however, that this was an opportune time to sell and advance other important initiatives at Loja,” said Katherine Burr, CEO of Loja Group LLC.

Loja was represented in the sale by Kevin Van Voorhis, James Kaye, Jay Gomez and Lindsey Lantis of Colliers International.

About UBS Global Asset Management

With over 35 years of real estate investment advisory experience, the US real estate business of UBS Global Asset Management has approximately $20.2 billion under management on behalf of over 450 clients. A multi disciplined real estate organization with staff of approximately 176, it is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut with regional offices in San Francisco and Dallas. In addition to its US real estate business, UBS Global Asset Management, Global Real Estate manages investments in Europe, Asia and Australia, totaling approximately $65 billion in real estate and real estate securities worldwide. In the US it operates through its legal entities, UBS Realty Investors LLC and UBS AgriVest LLC, registered investment advisors. www.ubs.com/realestate

About Loja Group LLC/Loja Real Estate, LLC

Loja Group LLC is a real estate investment management firm with $190 million in assets under management. Through Loja Real Estate, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary, Loja acquires and manages grocery-anchored real estate assets throughout the United States for institutional clients. Additional information about Loja may be found at www.lojagroup.com.

Article source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/loja-real-estate-sells-downtown-pleasant-hill-shopping-center-pleasant-hill-ca-1767228.htm

edMatch was established to ease the distress of budget shortfalls and economic cutbacks by involving the community in a simple and easy-to-use manner. When consumers choose businesses that participate in the program, everyday purchases and services will have a portion automatically donated to San Francisco schools. Through this method the schools will have more money to invest in programs, parental involvement will increase and the students will be better prepared to face the challenges of life, career and workforce.

edMatch has a vibrant steering committee comprised of active parents, PTA leaders and activists who are taking leaps toward making sure San Francisco’s children are properly educated. The Advisory Board includes educators, business leaders and concerned citizens.

With California’s current budget crises, public schools are at risk; new and innovative programs are necessary in order to bridge the financial gap. edMatch is unique because financial relief is provided to every school and every student in San Francisco. Some of its other flagship donors include miKind, Patxi’s Chicago Pizza, and Squat and Gobble. More details about how it works and how to participate are available at edmatchsf.org.

Zephyr’s 14 participating agents are Todd Wiley, who first introduced the innovative organization to Zephyr, Michael Ackerman, David Antman, Suhl Chin, Debra Christoffers, Matthew Goulden, Bobbi Levenson, Lorraine Meier, Luba Muzichenko, R. Lee Patterson, Marilyn Picariello, Andrew Roth, Michael Salstein, and Else Townsend. Ten percent of the gross commissions from business referred through the edMatch program will be donated to edMatch, which means that both Zephyr and the agents are contributing.

Zephyr’s Community Page on its website has more details about terms and restrictions of the program at www.zephyrcares.com. Transactions must be referrals from edMatch, new and not already in progress, and agents must be informed in advance.

“We are delighted to affiliate with edMatch and for the opportunity to improve our public schools,” said Randall Kostick, Chief Operating Officer of Zephyr. “What better way to give back to your community than to enhance the education of tomorrow’s leaders,” he added.

About Zephyr Real Estate
Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1 billion in annual gross sales in 2010 and a current roster of more than 200 full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has earned two web design awards, including the prestigious Interactive Media Award. Zephyr Real Estate is a member of the international relocation network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; the luxury real estate network, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the local luxury marketing association, the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco. Zephyr has six strategically located offices in San Francisco, a business center in Marin County, and serves a large customer base throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit www.zephyrsf.com.

Article source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/14-zephyr-agents-participate-in-edmatch-for-san-franciscos-public-schools-1552189.htm