RAWSON, BLUM & LEON (RBL), is headquartered in San Francisco, California. We specialize in the acquisition, the development, and the management of commercial real estate. Established in 1974 as Rawson, Blum & Company by Dave Rawson and Joe Blum, we initially purchased and developed shopping centers in partnership with Terranomics, a retail development and services company. From 1985 to 1988, we conducted business as Terranomics Equities.

A BRIEF HISTORY

In 1989, the Company revived the original Rawson, Blum & Company name and continued to acquire promotional strip centers and power centers in the western United States. In 1998, Jeffrey S. Leon joined the company as its Director of Acquisitions, and the company was renamed Rawson Blum & Leon (RBL). In 2004, a strategic alliance was formed with Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI), a Houston, Texas-based real estate investment trust that owns more than 46 million square feet of commercial property throughout the United States.

RBL'S FOCUS TODAY

RBL currently focuses on ground-up or redevelopment opportunities of urban in-fill centers, suburban neighborhood and community centers, lifestyle centers, power centers, and regional malls in rapidly growing communities throughout the western states. Our strategic direction is shaped by our nearly 35 years of retail experience.

OUR STERLING REPUTATION

Within the industry, RBL has earned a reputation for delivering real estate projects as promised, while creating strong relationships with our tenants, communities, and business partners. Even as RBL continues to grow, we still pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, quick to respond, and flexible in our approach to deals.

ACQUISITIONS AND MANAGEMENT

Since its inception, RBL has acquired and managed more than 40 properties with an aggregate value in excess of $500 million. Our company has engineered joint venture relationships with many of the nation's most prestigious financial institutions. In addition, we raise equity internally from high net-worth individuals. With each acquisition, our staff researches and evaluates the asset prior to investment and develops a thorough strategy for repositioning the property. The primary goal with each acquisition is to preserve capital, increase value and provide strong returns for our investors.