IRVINE, CA–”Overall, we’re not seeing doom-and-gloom in retail. We’re seeing change, opportunity and value.” So said Rick Chichester, president and CEO of Faris Lee Investments,…
Faris Lee Arranges $11M Sale of Kentucky Retail Center
Faris Lee Investments, a leading retail advisory, and investment sales firm, has completed with the collaboration of its X-Team partner Trio Commercial Property Group the…
Is OmniChannel Retailing The Way of the Future?
GlobeSt.com catches up with Rick Chichester, president and CEO of Faris Lee Investments, to discuss e-commerce, an effective and efficient way of shopping and omnichannel’s…
Faris Lee Investments Goes Behind Irvine's Restoration Hardware Sale
By Dennis Kaiser Faris Lee Investments, a leading retail advisory, and investment sales firm, recently completed the $6.9 million sale of a near core, not…
The Truth About Tariffs
Talks of tariffs and trade wars have dominated the news lately as the U.S. negotiates abroad over everything from immigration deals with Mexico to intellectual…
Recently Formed Faris Lee Unit Brokers Sale of Calif. Assisted-Living Property
Kayne Anderson Real Estate has paid $39 million, or $165,958/bed, for the 235-bed Casa Sandoval assisted-living facility in Hayward, Calif. The Los Angeles investment manager…
Retail is 'Running on All Cylinders' As the Fed Holds Rates Steady
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for retail, but Rick Chichester, president and CEO of Faris Lee, believes it’s smooth sailing ahead through at least the…
Underlying Strong Economic News, a Tale of Two Cities
IRVINE, CA–Let’s start with the obvious: The economy and consumer confidence (read: spending) are joined at the hip. Doing a deeper dive beyond sweeping statements,…
The True Cost of Cheap Debt
Faris Lee’s Rick Chichester believes the U.S. economy may have a stiff price to pay for the low interest rate environment that has continued well…
Faris Lee’s Rick Chichester: Consumer Confidence Should Remain at Historic Levels Through 2019
This year got off to an interesting start, considering it ushered in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The 35-day shutdown — spanning from…