James Keefe
James Keefe is a founding member at Beta, based in Los Angeles, CA. James’ primary focus is specialty retail, urban mixed-use projects and lifestyle centers. James is a tastemaker, up to date on current, emerging brands and retail trends. James is in tune with the wants and needs of the neighborhoods he works in.
When you work with James you can expect an organized and resourceful approach with open and honest lines of communication. James treats his clients with the upmost respect and is committed to achieving the best results for them.
James has completed transactions valued over $100 Million worth of total consideration throughout his career. Notable transactions include:
- 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena
- Aesop at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena
- Bath & Body Works at Midtown Crossing
- Bob’s Discount Furniture at Midtown Crossing
- Broad Street Oyster Co. at Malibu Village
- Citydog! Club at Avalon West Hollywood
- Crave Cafe at 8000 Sunset in West Hollywood
- CVS Pharmacy at La Plaza Village in DTLA
- Exer Urgent Care at 8000 Sunset in West Hollywood and Village Walk in Tarzana
- HiroNori Craft Ramen at The Enclave
- Industrious at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena
- JuneShine at 2914 Main St in Santa Monica
- LiveWire at Malibu Village
- Magpies Softserve in Silver Lake
- Main Chick Hot Chicken at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena
- Nike Factory Store at Rolling Hills Plaza
- Philz Coffee at 6430 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood
- Poketo at Brunswig Square
- Res Ipsa at Malibu Village
- Rothy’s at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena
- Salt & Straw Ice Cream at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena
- Surfing Cowboys at Malibu Village
- sweetgreen at The Sunset in West Hollywood
- The Hive at AMLI MDR
- Unsubscribed at Malibu Village
- WITTMORE at Malibu Village
A partial list of current and prior clients include:
- AMLI Residential
- AvalonBay Communities
- BentallGreenOak
- Federal Realty Investment Trust
- Jamestown LP
- Pearlmark
- PGIM
- ShopCore Properties
- SHOWFIELDS
- Spieker Senior Development Partners
- The Ruth Group
- Trammell Crow Company
- Vanbarton Group
- Weingarten Realty
When James is not working on real estate deals, you can find him surfing, golfing, enjoying fine wine and music.
Follow James on Instagram at @retailkeefe to see what’s new!
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles; Bachelor of Arts; International Development Studies
Professional Affiliations
- Member of UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate
- Member of Urban Land Institute
- Member of NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
- Member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)