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BUYING BEATS LEASING in 2025 - New Tax Code Benefits Owners

I recently listened to a podcast featuring CPA and tax strategist Kevin Bassett, on the impact of a sweeping tax reform package that has huge implications for commercial real estate investors and business owners. If you're a business owner currently leasing property in South Orange County, there’s a new reason to consider buying.

FREESTANDING BUILDING with Exclusive Lot For Sale in San Clemente

1000 Calle Amanecer is the only freestanding industrial building currently listed for sale in San Clemente in this size range. This beautiful two story building offers 3 loading doors, high clearance warehouse, and exclusive parking lot; a portion of which could be converted to a fenced yard. Details available at wynnecre.com/1000-calle-amanecer. The building is occupied; please do not disturb the tenants.

Read Our Latest San Clemente Times Column: "Historic City Hall To Be Demolished, Exact Replica To Be Built In Its Place"

Read Our Latest San Clemente Times Column: "Historic City Hall To Be Demolished, Exact Replica To Be Built In Its Place"

Read Our Latest San Clemente Times Column: "Business Buzz: Historic City Hall To Be Demolished, Exact Replica To Be Built In Its Place."

By Arrow Santos

Recently, the building owner of Historic City Hall (101 S El Camino Real) reached out to us to aid in his search for new uses for his iconic property. He had correctly heard that quixotic contrivances were our business specialty within the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, and we readily welcomed his enlistment for this endeavor.

Located on arguably one of the best business lots in downtown San Clemente, Historic City Hall commands a view down Del Mar, with the sightline stretching beyond to the ocean and horizon. Unlike its exhilarating position at the top of town, not much excitement has made its way from the exterior to the interior in many moons. Also, what’s up with everyone saying this location never was city hall historically anyway!?...…continue reading

Applied Medical Owns 36% Of All Rancho Santa Margarita Industrial Real Estate Space

Applied Medical Owns 36% Of All Rancho Santa Margarita Industrial Real Estate Space

Applied Medical Owns 36% Of All Rancho Santa Margarita Industrial Real Estate Space

By Arrow Santos and Jim Wynne

Applied Medical is a medical device company specializing in innovative new technology and the advancement of minimally invasive surgery. Applied Medical was founded in 1987 by Said Hilal and had only seven employees at first. Now a business powerhouse and real estate empire, the company employs over 5,000 people across the globe. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, Applied Medical has purchased dozens of industrial properties across the city over the last few decades. Take a drive around town and you will see their brand-painted industrial buildings all around the business park....…continue reading