NAI Realvest Negotiates New and Renewal Leases totaling 5,500 square feet in Apopka and Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements for industrial space that totals 5,500 square feet in Orlando and Apopka.

Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transactions on behalf of the landlords.

At the Mackin Commerce Center in Apopka, Heidrich negotiated a new lease with Doormax, Inc. and Wesley J. Aksell for 1,500 square feet at Suite B-4, 2312 Clark Street. Orlando-based Mackin Commerce Center Ltd. is the landlord.

Heidrich also negotiated a renewal agreement with Class A Carpets, Inc. at Goldenrod CommerCenter. The tenant renewed its lease early, extending for two more years the occupancy of suites 110 and 115 with 4,000 square feet at 1460 N. Goldenrod Rd. COP-Goldenrod, LLC of Maitland is the landlord.
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For more information, please contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 or mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com

NAI Realvest Negotiates Industrial Lease Renewal for 9,375sf at Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden

Maitland – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a renewal agreement for 9,375 square feet of industrial space at 890 and 902 Carter Rd., suites 190-200 in the Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden.

Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord COP-Carter, LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Precision Contracting Services, Inc. of Winter Garden.

About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
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For more information contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 Mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 Pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com

Crossman & Company negotiates renewal lease at Eustis Square

EUSTIS - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated a three-year lease renewal agreement with Ron’s Coins for 400 square feet at 218 West Ardice Ave. in the Eustis Square Shopping Center.

Leasing Associate Daniel Germano negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Eustis Square One.
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For more information please contact: Daniel Germano, Leasing Associate, Crossman & Company, 407-423-5400 or 407-581-6223; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

About Crossman & Company: Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Completes Renewal Leases at the Angebilt Building and Citrus Center in downtown Orlando

ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida recently negotiated two office renewal leases for a total of 3,102 square feet in the Angebilt Building at 37 N. Orange Ave. and The Citrus Center at 255 S. Orange.

Anne Deason vice president of Office Services at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated a lease agreement at the Angebilt Building representing the tenant Wagner, Hohns, Inglis Inc. who renewed its lease of suite 850 with 1,298 square feet for 62 months. The New Angebilt Corporation is the landlord and was represented by Marc Cook of Tom Cook Commercial.

Deason also represented management consultants Diane Meiller & Associates, Inc. in a renewal lease for 1,804 square feet in suite 1510 at The Citrus Center. The Landlord is Parkway Properties of Orlando.

Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida negotiates new long-term renewal lease for 5,000 square feet at Metric Plaza in Winter Park

ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently completed a long-term renewal agreement for 5,000 square feet at 4202-4208 Metric Drive in Metric Plaza, an office/flex development located off University Blvd. and S.R. 436 in Winter Park.

Robert Kellogg, CCIM vice president in the Office Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida represented the tenant, Winter Park-based DMC Components International, LLC., who renewed the lease of suite 4202 for five years. The 16,000 square foot building which was built in 1985 is 100 percent leased.

The landlord, DA Metric LLC of Rahway, N.J., was represented by Tom McFadden of Southern Commercial Real Estate.
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About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis:
Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

Contacts:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, 315 E. Robinson St. Suite 555, Orlando, FL 32801, www.commercialfl.com;
Robert Kellogg, CCIM, 407-481-5408, rkellogg@commercialfl.com;
Jeff Sweeney, SIOR 407-481-5387

NAI Realvest Negotiates Renewal Lease Agreement for 1,920 Square feet of Office Space at The Citadel in East Orlando

NAI Realvest Negotiates Renewal Lease Agreement for 1,920 Square feet of Office Space at The Citadel in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently signed a renewal lease for 1,920 square feet of office space at The Citadel at 5950 Hazeltine National Drive in southeast Orlando.

Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the agreement on behalf of the landlord, Citadel Partners, Ltd., based at The Villages.

The tenant, Orlando-based Paper First Affiliates, LLC has occupied its space at The Citadel since 2002.

NAI Realvest is exclusive management and leasing representative for the property and West leads the leasing team at The Citadel.

For more information, contact:
Mary Frances West, CCIM, Senior Broker-Associate NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mfwest@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, Chief Operating Officer NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lversehlco@aol.com

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Renewal Lease for 18,665 Square Feet of Office Space in The Horizon Building in Tampa

Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida Negotiates Renewal Lease for 18,665 Square Feet of Office Space in The Horizon Building in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently negotiated a renewal lease of 18,665 square feet of professional office space in the The Horizon Building located at 4511 N. Himes Ave. in Tampa.

Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Atlanta-based Crawford & Company, the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions.

Highwoods/Florida is the landlord at the building.

About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis:
Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies. With more than 130 owned and affiliate offices worldwide, Grubb & Ellis offers property owners, corporate occupants and investors comprehensive integrated real estate solutions, including transaction, management, consulting and investment advisory services supported by proprietary market research and extensive local market expertise.

Grubb & Ellis and its subsidiaries are leading sponsors of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including tax-deferred 1031 tenant-in-common (TIC) exchanges; public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate investment funds. As of March 31, 2008, more than $3.4 billion in investor equity has been raised for these investment programs. The company and its subsidiaries currently manage a growing portfolio of more than 218 million square feet of real estate. In 2007, Grubb & Ellis was selected from among 15,000 vendors as Microsoft Corporation's Vendor of the Year. For more information regarding Grubb & Ellis Company, please visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

Contact:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, 3030 N. Rocky Point Drive W., Tampa, FL 33609, www.commercialfl.com
Richard Andretta 813-639-1111 Ext 255
Rob Turner 813-639-1111 Ext 235
Jeffrey Sweeney 407-481-5387
Larry Vershel 407-644-4142

NAI Realvest Negotiates New and Renewal Leases totaling 2,322 square feet of office space in Downtown Orlando and Maitland

NAI Realvest Negotiates New and Renewal Leases totaling 2,322 square feet of office space in Downtown Orlando and Maitland

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated office lease agreements totaling 2,322 square feet in downtown Orlando and Maitland.

Tom Kelley CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease of 1,437 square feet of office space representing Metro Orlando Investors, LLC, the landlord at 1214 East Concord St. in downtown Orlando. The new tenant is DBY Building Sciences, a local architectural firm established 23 years ago in Longwood.

Kelley also negotiated a renewal agreement at 2200 Lucien Way in Maitland representing landlord Lucien Way, LLC of Maitland. First Health Services Corp. (FHSC)–a nationwide healthcare management firm servicing public sector benefit programs–renewed its lease of suite 185 with 885 square feet.

For more information, please contact:
Tom Kelley, CCIM, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, tkelley@realvest.com;
Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest in Orlando, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida negotiates sublease renewal agreement for 12,000 square feet of industrial space in Tampa

Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida negotiates sublease renewal agreement for 12,000 square feet of industrial space in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, recently negotiated a long-term sublease renewal of 12,000 square feet in the industrial center located at 9302 Florida Palm Drive in Tampa.

Jan Boltres, CCIM and Michael Scott, principals and senior vice presidents at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, represented the sublessor, Qwest Communications Company of Denver, in the negotiations with the tenant, Tampa-based Office Pavillion of South Florida.

About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis:
Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies. With more than 130 owned and affiliate offices worldwide, Grubb & Ellis offers property owners, corporate occupants and investors comprehensive integrated real estate solutions, including transaction, management, consulting and investment advisory services supported by proprietary market research and extensive local market expertise.

Grubb & Ellis and its subsidiaries are leading sponsors of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including tax-deferred 1031 tenant-in-common (TIC) exchanges; public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate investment funds. As of March 31, 2008, more than $3.4 billion in investor equity has been raised for these investment programs. The company and its subsidiaries currently manage a growing portfolio of more than 218 million square feet of real estate. In 2007, Grubb & Ellis was selected from among 15,000 vendors as Microsoft Corporation's Vendor of the Year. For more information regarding Grubb & Ellis Company, please visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.

For Information Please Contact
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, 3030 N. Rocky Point Drive W., Tampa, FL 33609, http://www.commercialfl.com/

Jan Boltres CCIM 813-639-1111 ex270
Michael Scott 813-639-1111 ex275
Jeffrey Sweeney 407-481-5387
Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Renewal lease at Brandon Medical Plaza

Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida Negotiates Renewal lease at Brandon Medical Plaza

TAMPA, Fla. - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently negotiated a renewal agreement for 2,200 square feet of medical office space in the Brandon Medical Plaza at 427 S. Parsons Ave. in Brandon.

Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, G&E Healthcare REIT Medical Portfolio based in South Coast Metro, Calif.

Local practitioner Dr. Larry Fishman is the tenant.

About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida

Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis,

Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies. With more than 130 owned and affiliate offices worldwide, Grubb & Ellis offers property owners, corporate occupants and investors comprehensive integrated real estate solutions, including transaction, management, consulting and investment advisory services supported by proprietary market research and extensive local market expertise.

Grubb & Ellis and its subsidiaries are leading sponsors of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including tax-deferred 1031 tenant-in-common (TIC) exchanges; public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate investment funds. As of March 31, 2008, more than $3.4 billion in investor equity has been raised for these investment programs. The company and its subsidiaries currently manage a growing portfolio of more than 218 million square feet of real estate. In 2007, Grubb & Ellis was selected from among 15,000 vendors as Microsoft Corporation's Vendor of the Year. For more information regarding Grubb & Ellis Company, please visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.

For information contact:
Richard Andretta,813-639-1111, Ext.255, 3030 N. Rocky Point Drive W.,Tampa, FL 33609, http://www.commercialfl.com/

Rob Turner, 813-639-1111, Ext. 235, 3030 N. Rocky Point Drive W.,Tampa, FL 33609, http://www.commercialfl.com/

Jeffrey Sweeney, 407-481-5387

Larry Vershel, 407-644-4142