For many commercial property owners, the biggest obstacle to selling isn’t finding a buyer. It’s writing a seven-figure check to the IRS. After decades of ownership, appreciation has done exactly what you hoped it would. Unfortunately, so has your tax liability. Too many investors hold properties they no longer want, not because they’re great investments, but because they’re afraid of …
Case Study: Sale of 26911 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest Client: Private Owner (Auto Repair Operator) Brokerage: Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate Property: 26911 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest Transaction: Off-Market Style Marketing, Yard Industrial Sale The Challenge The owner of a long-standing auto mechanic’s shop decided it was time to exit the business but needed to do so quietly. He wanted …
As 2025 winds down, the Southern California industrial landscape feels a bit like it finally found its footing after two years of recalibration. For owners, tenants, and investors, the year was defined by normalization: vacancy levels settled into healthier territory, tenant demand returned in select pockets, and sales activity, while quieter than the peak years, showed renewed momentum heading into …
At Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate, we’ve been watching a powerful shift taking place in the South Orange County market: more and more local businesses are choosing to purchase their own buildings instead of leasing. From San Clemente to Laguna Hills, companies are rethinking their long-term real estate strategy, and for many, ownership is proving to be the smarter move. …
