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Shopping Center Business was featured our comprehensive renovation of Mission Escondido Shopping Center, detailing the property’s transformation from acquisition to full lease-up. The article highlights our commitment to creating vibrant community destinations through strategic capital improvements and thoughtful tenant curation in the San Diego region. Read the full renovation story.

The San Diego Business Journal featured our CEO, Alex Zikakis, as an expert voice on the strength of San Diego’s retail market. Drawing on his 29 years of commercial real estate experience, Alex provided insights into recent retail deals that demonstrate the resilience and growth potential of the local market. Read Full Article

Capstone Advisors has been recognized by the @San Diego Business Journal as one of the Companies That Care for our commitment to community support and social impact. Through our Capstone Impact Foundation’s charitable giving initiatives and our mentoring programs for students in underserved communities, we demonstrate our dedication to making a meaningful difference beyond our business operations.
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We are thrilled to announce that two of our exceptional team members, Gabi Davis and Nickolas Kolbe, have been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as Leaders of Influence in Commercial Real Estate 2025. This prestigious honor reflects not only their individual dedication and expertise but also the caliber of talent that drives Capstone Advisors’ continued success. Read Full Article

Capstone Advisors Founder and CEO Alex Zikakis has been honored as CEO of the Year 2025 by the San Diego Business Journal. This prestigious recognition celebrates Alex’s commitment to community impact through quality-controlled commercial real estate solutions and his dedication to fostering positive workplace culture. The award highlights his leadership in empowering employees through mentorship and cultivating an environment where team members feel welcomed, included, and valued. Read the full article

Capstone Advisors has sold Poway Valley Center, a 24,802-square-foot retail property located in Poway, roughly 23 miles north of San Diego, for $11.6 million. The property comprises 16 tenants, including Little Sprouts Daycare, Wingstop, Poway’s Irish Pub, Don Pollo Mexican Food, and Bongiorno’s Pizzeria. Reg Kobe, Joel Wilson, and Michael Peterson of CBRE represented the seller, Capstone Advisors, in the transaction. Jimmy Leach and Erik Ransdell of Strands Realty Group represented the buyer, Badal Satasiya. Read Full Article

Carlsbad, CA – January 3rd, 2025 – Winter 2024/2025 Issue: Could retail real estate have emerged from the pandemic as a preferred asset class? Retail continues to evolve as consumer preferences shift, new retailers emerge, and old retailers either change with the times or go out of business. The pace of change and the threat of widespread disruption accelerated with the advent of online shopping and gave rise to predictions about the imminent “death of retail.” Current reports are more likely to tout retail’s comeback. However, well located, functional retail that meets current tenants’ needs has been enduring for years. Read Full Article

Solana Beach, CA – November 18th, 2024 – Capstone Advisors recently purchased the Solana Beach Beachwalk Shopping Center for $32.1 million. The Carlsbad-based company acquired the 55,580-square-foot property from GEM Realty Capital, a large Chicago-based investment firm that had owned the shopping center since April 2017. Read Full Feature

Solana Beach, CA – November 15th, 2024 – Capstone Advisors, a Carlsbad investment firm, has acquired a Solana Beach shopping center for $32.1 million with plans to spend another $4 upgrading it.

Solana Beach, CA – November 15th, 2024 – Capstone acquired the Beachwalk Shopping Center in San Diego County for $32.1 million and plans to shift the tenant roster to include a focus on health and wellness.

The eight-building, 55,580-square-foot-center was acquired from GEM Realty Capital, which purchased the center in April 2017. The center, located in the Solana Beach area, an affluent beach community on the Pacific Coast Highway, has a retail mix of retail, restaurants and medical and creative office space. Retail installations in Solana include a mix of home decor, art, fashion, and food and beverage options. New tenants Pure Infrared Sauna and Lana Restaurant are currently under construction and will be among the first of many new businesses slated to open soon. Read Full Feature