The commercial real estate market still has a way to slide before it hits bottom, a group of industry professionals said during a recent roundtable at The Daily Transcript offices.

Wall Street Plaza in the village of La Jolla has signed two new leases totaling $5.4 million and more than 22,500 square feet, according to the Cushman & Wakefield Urban Property Group. The leases by Mike's La Jolla and Panera Bread are valued additions to the center, which last year saw the departure of the popular Jack's La Jolla restaurant and bar.

San Elijo Hills reports that Lennar has sold seven energy-efficient homes in Terraza, since the new neighborhood opened last month. The two-story homes range from 2,182 to 2,721 square feet and feature an extensive package of energy-saving features, including a SunPower solar system. Homes in the first phase are priced from the mid $500,000s. Terraza at San Elijo Hills is Lennar's (NYSE: LEN) latest all-solar neighborhood, offering three floor plans and a range of architecture that reflects Spanish Colonial, French Country, Craftsman and Prairie styles. The sales office is located at Wild Canyon Road and Festival Road in San Marcos.

A 73,398-square-foot light industrial building on a 10-acre parcel at 4181 Ruffin Road in San Diego, 92123, has been sold for $16.48 million.

A 6.97-acre avocado orchard and a 2,901-square-foot building at 10082 W. Lilac Road in Escondido, 92026, have been sold for $579,090

Three multi-family units at 620-622 S. Kalmia St. in Escondido, 92025, have been sold for $302,000.

Four residential units have been sold at 12620 Julian Ave. in Lakeside have been sold for $300,000.

Four residential units at 6458 Sullivan Ave. in the Encanto area of San Diego, 92114, have been sold for $280,000.

Three residential units 2162-64 National Ave. in San Diego, 92113, have been sold for $140,000.

Real estate services firm Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC) has announced the formation of a small business division with reduced rates designed to handle a growing number of targeted receiverships of less than 100 units, 100,000 square feet or $10 million in value.

For those who qualify, homebuying and mortgage refinancing are more attractive than they’ve been in decades.

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions has leased 17,087 square feet of industrial space at Camino Santa Fe Business Park, 8380 Camino Santa Fe, Suite 100, San Diego 92121. The five-year lease is valued at $1.1 million, according to CB Richard Ellis (NYSE: CBG).

A newly-completed 135,020-square-foot building on 2.4 acres at 2710 Progress St. in Vista, 92081, has been sold for $22.45 million.

A four-unit apartment property at 4779 Auburn Drive in San Diego, 92105, has been sold for $355,000.

Three residential units at 4474-78 52nd St. in San Diego, 92115, have been sold for $332,000.

Four apartment units at 4210-4216 Division St. in San Diego, 92113, have been sold for $322,000.

Four residential units at 228-234 N. Pasadena Ave. in Fallbrook, 92028 have been sold for $310,000.

A measure of the county's economy rose modestly again in June and continues to project slow but continued growth.

The South Bay Fish & Grill on the Chula Vista bayfront has a new owner.