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Capstone Advisors CEO Alex Zikakis was recently featured discussing the costly mistakes retail property owners make when they settle for “good enough” management strategies. In this article, Zikakis shares insights from Capstone’s successful $1 million Mission Escondido transformation—taking occupancy from 70% to 100%—and explains why traditional property management approaches are failing in today’s competitive retail landscape. Read how Zikakis’s strategic approach to tenant retention and property enhancement is setting new industry standards. Read Full Article

Capstone Advisors President and Founder Alex Zikakis has been recognized by GlobeSt.com as one of commercial real estate’s “Best Bosses.” The award honors CRE leaders who demonstrate exceptional mentorship, outstanding leadership skills, and a meaningful impact on the community. Zikakis joins an elite group of industry executives celebrated for their ability to inspire teams while driving business success. The recognition underscores his dual commitment to developing talent and creating lasting value in the commercial real estate sector. Read Full Article

Capstone Advisors has completed a $1 million revitalization of Mission Escondido, transforming the 41,530-square-foot retail center with contemporary design updates, sustainable improvements, including EV charging stations, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Since acquiring the property in 2011 at 70% occupancy, our strategic enhancements have driven the downtown Escondido center to full occupancy with 14 diverse tenants, demonstrating our commitment to creating dynamic community destinations. Read Full Article

REBusiness Online highlighted our successful $1 million renovation of Mission Escondido Shopping Center, showcasing how we transformed the 41,530-square-foot property with contemporary design updates and sustainable improvements. The coverage emphasizes our strategic approach to revitalizing underperforming assets and achieving full occupancy in the competitive San Diego metro market. Read the full article.

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