“In 28 years of working in real estate as a lawyer, I have never before seen a transaction handled so quickly that it didn’t even leave me time to express my thanks and more importantly, the thanks of my colleagues and investors on whose behalf they labor. 

While I think the principal debt of gratitude can be paid at the close in the form of the commissions you have all so amply earned, I will take advantage of this brief lull to try and bring the interest payments up to date.  We admire all the work you have done.  We thank you for making our selection of brokers prove to have been the wisest one we could collectively have made.”                       

–Alan Grosbard, Private Investor

“On behalf of the Board, the Staff and the Guests of the Union Rescue Mission please accept my thanks for all you did to assist us in our recent real estate sales transaction.  In particular, I refer to the generous overture on the part of Team Lustig-Bower in refunding ten percent of your combined commission back to the Mission.  Your professional experience was matched by your personal compassion for the poor.

The Union Rescue Mission is blessed to have such capable and concerned partners as we seek to fulfill our ministry of mercy.  It was an honor to work with you.”

–Walker L. Railey, Director, Major Giving, Union Rescue Mission

“We have been most impressed with the outstanding group of professionals you have assembled.  The job they did on getting these projects closed was outstanding, and we greatly appreciate all of their hard work and fine efforts.  Please convey to them my sincere appreciation for a job well done.  My best wishes to you and your team for many continued successes.” 

–Geoffrey L. Stack, Managing Director, Sares-Regis Group

“Just wanted to thank you and your team for all the effort and service you provided on the Oakhurst transaction.  It was a pleasure working with such a professional staff and I hope this will be the first of many transactions.”

–Paul Daneshrad, CEO, StarPoint Properties

"Congratulations on a job well done!! We are very impressed.  You guys have great marketing ability, are extremely professional, and delightful to work with.  Thank you.  We won't forget." 

–Andy Sands, Managing Director, ING Realty Partners
 
"This letter is to show my appreciation for your selling efforts . . . for our rental property in Beverly Hills.  I have been involved with real estate for over forty years, as an attorney, real estate broker, developer and financier.  I have never seen more professionalism than shown by your office.  For the very first time, I have felt that my real estate agents represented me and not themselves.  I am totally pleased with every aspect of our relationship from your up-front presentation, to your marketing of the property, to Nancy's work in bringing all the pieces together for the closing.  Thank you so very much." 

–Jim Taylor, Real Estate Investor
 
"I would . . . like to thank you and your team for your hard work during the sale of the Harvard Apartments, and I commend you all on a job well done." 

–Victor Coleman, President, Chief Operating Officer & Director, Arden Realty
 
"You folks are truly terrific.  Terrific to work with, terrific to share ideas and angst with, and most importantly, terrific role models, both morally and ethically." 

–Dr. David Kamin, Real Estate Investor
 
"We . . . enjoyed working with you and thank you for your professionalism and hard work in closing [the 1811 Malcolm Avenue] deal.  We look forward to working with you and your team in the future."

–Steve Gordon, Bob Ormond & Bryan Smith, Domino Realty
 
"I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and Laurie very much for all [of your] hard work and success.  Hopefully, we'll be able to share many more successes in the future."

–Asher Gottesman, Real Estate Investor
 
"I would like to thank you all for your hard work in the successful closing of Barrington.  We were operating under short time frames to complete a lot of work, but everyone involved was up to the challenge, demonstrating your dedication to close the deal within the demanding time period.  For that we are grateful, and we look forward to many more deals with you in the future."

–Robert Budman, Director of Acquisitions, StarPoint Properties
 
"It is with great pleasure that we send you these permanent reminders of your participation in this investment.  We know that without your support in our early transactions, we would not have been able to grow to over $100 million in assets over the past 3 1/2 years.  It is our relationship with people like you that represents the very foundation of our business.  We look forward to many years of future success with you." 

–Joseph Penner & Saul Berley, Hill Street Realty
 
"Thank you for all of your help – and patience – on Harvard.  You are the best!" 

–Dale Shimoda, Arden Realty
 
"Indeed every member of your team in her own special way is intelligent, dynamic and very well informed . . . [deserving] all the compliments bestowed upon you" 

–Ninoos Benjamin, Real Estate Investor
 
"Thanks again for all your work in getting [Sweetzer] closed."

–Marianne Lowenthal, Executive Vice President, Combined Properties
 
“We hope it’s not too late to nominate Laurie Lustig-Bower for the Real Estate Southern California ‘2001 Broker Hot List.’  Laurie has worked with Kennedy-Wilson on a number of highly successful transactions over the years.  Laurie has done almost $200,000,000 in deals over 18 months.  She is extremely knowledgeable and professional and knows the Los Angeles apartment market inside and out.  The depth of her contact base within the Southern California apartment market is remarkable.  She is very worthy of being singled out as one of the outstanding commercial real estate brokers in Southern California.” 

–Robert E. Hart, Senior Vice President, Kennedy-Wilson International

"I wanted to drop you a short note and say thank you to you and your team for continuing to work with me through the Sweetzer deal. There was quite a bit of back and forth but I am excited about this project and I look forwarded to hopefully closing other deals with you."     

–Nick Hertz, Private Investor
 
"I never had a chance to say thanks for the awesome work, assistance and cooperation you provided . . . I hope to have the pleasure of working with you again.  If you ever need anything from M & M or if I can assist you in any way, do not hesitate to call.  Best of luck to you in the coming year."

–Alex Garcia, Marcus & Millichap
 
"Great job by all. Thanks. This was probably not our easiest, but working with such great people makes it worthwhile – especially when we close successfully." 

–Steve Saltzman, ReMax Commercial