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Buchanan Mortgage Holdings Closes $12.76 Million Construction Loan in Ridgefield, WA

New construction homes in Ridgefield, WA, funded by Buchanan Mortgage Holdings
Buchanan Mortgage Holdings, LC (BMH), an affiliate of Buchanan Street Partners, L.P., provided a $12.76 million non-recourse senior construction loan for Mill Creek Terrace, a 110-unit cottage community in Ridgefield, Washington (Portland MSA). The loan is structured to provide financing for the vertical construction of 2 detached homes with an option to complete the future phases.

Counting Capital Podcast, Episode 35: Albrecht And Barney With Anson Cain

Albrecht & Barney with Anson Cain, Counting Capital podcast hosts
On this episode of Counting Capital, we talk with estate-planning attorney and Albrecht & Barney partner Anson Cain about how proactive planning can help families manage wealth transfer, taxes, philanthropy, and legacy goals. He explains core estate documents, advanced trust strategies, and California-specific issues like property tax changes and out-of-state trust planning. The conversation also covers family communication, trustee selection, flexibility tools like trust protectors, and why getting organized early can reduce conflict and preserve more wealth for the next generation.

Board Minutes from the Chairman: April 2026

Scenic view of Lake Tahoe with mountains, pine trees, and a boat.
Every season has its assumptions. The expected star, the proven performer, the player the game plan is built around. And sometimes, when it matters most, that star goes down—and the outcome is decided by who is ready to step up.

Counting Capital Podcast, Episode 34: JLL Capital Markets with Director Makenna Peter

JLL Capital Markets with Director Makenna Peter, Counting Capital podcast
On this episode of Counting Capital, JLL Capital Markets Director Makenna Peter shares her background, role, and journey as an emerging young leader in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She and host Robert Brunswick dive into the dynamics of the Southern California industrial market, covering asset tiers, tariffs, cap rates, supply demand shifts, and how institutional capital is currently underwriting risk and targeting returns. Robert and Makenna also share perspectives on work ethic, generational stereotypes, mentorship, and practical advice for young professionals on showing up, adding value, and continuously learning to build a durable career in real estate and alternative investments.

Capital Insights: March 2026

Rolling green vineyards under a blue sky with white clouds, scenic landscape
“Office” has become a dirty word in commercial real estate. Once institutionally favored, the office sector came under intense pressure during the pandemic as remote work, rising vacancies, and capital market volatility converged.

Buchanan Street Partners Breaks Ground on Scotts Valley, CA Self-Storage Development

Buchanan Street Partners breaks ground on Scotts Valley, CA self-storage development.
Buchanan Street Partners (Buchanan), a Newport Beach, CA-based real estate investment management firm, has announced the groundbreaking of its latest self-storage development in Scotts Valley, CA. Located at 10 Victor Square within Santa Cruz County, the 2.6-acre site will be transformed into a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled self-storage facility.

Board Minutes from the Chairman: January 2026

Crashing ocean wave with a rainbow spray, reflecting a clear sky.
Real estate cycles are rarely neat. They don’t move in straight lines with announcement… they unfold in chapters with moments of exuberance, pauses of reflection followed by recalibration. Today, we find ourselves in that reflective middle: the reset. Prices have softened, underwriting has sobered, and the market is digesting the excesses of yesterday. This is not a collapse; it is a clearing and a necessary interlude before the next act.

Counting Capital Podcast, Episode 33: Rimrock Capital Management with CEO Paul Westhead

Rimrock Capital Management CEO Paul Westhead on Counting Capital podcast.
On this episode of Counting Capital, we speak with Paul Westhead, CEO of Rimrock Capital Management, about his firm's approach to multi-sector fixed income investing. We explore how Rimrock utilizes a customized ratings-agnostic philosophy emphasizing capital preservation through a disciplined risk-reward analysis. We also examine Paul's background as the son of legendary basketball coach Paul Westhead, his career journey through PIMCO and Oaktree and his commitment to building a collaborative "one rope team" culture at his employee-owned firm.

Buchanan Street Partners Acquires Class A Self-Storage Property in Summerlin South, Las Vegas

Buchanan Street Partners acquires Class A self-storage in Summerlin South, Las Vegas.
Newport Beach, CA (December 10, 2025) – Buchanan Street Partners (Buchanan), a Newport Beach, CA-based real estate investment management firm, has acquired a recently constructed, institutional-quality self-storage facility located at 9560 W Flamingo Road in Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility is strategically located within the affluent Summerlin South submarket, one of the fastest-growing and highest-income communities in the Las Vegas Valley.

Buchanan Mortgage Holdings, LLC Closes $12.38MM Pre-Development Loan

Whole Foods Market development financed by Buchanan Mortgage Holdings, LLC.
Buchanan Mortgage Holdings, LLC (BMH), an affiliate of Buchanan Street Partners, L.P., announced it has provided a $12.38 million bridge loan for a planned Whole Foods-anchored retail development site in Bakersfield, CA. The financing is structured to fund pre-development and horizontal construction costs, including grading and off-site work, following the finalization of necessary city approvals.

Capital Insights: December 2025

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As we near the end of 2025, the capital markets continue to find their footing after three years of recalibration. Inflation has moderated from its post-pandemic highs, and interest rates, though having declined, remain elevated compared to the decade that preceded 2020.

Counting Capital Podcast, Episode 32: Dr. Komal Sri-Kumar

Dr. Komal Sri-Kumar on Counting Capital Podcast: Sri-Kumar Global Strategies
On this episode of Counting Capital, we are joined by special guest Dr. Komal Sri-Kumar of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies. We explore why Dr. Sri-Kumar is critical of the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate and its politically influenced rate decisions and discuss his investment outlook relating to cautious asset allocation, favoring alternatives and real estate while warning of risks in AI and inequitable fiscal policy.

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