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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2008

Faison Continues its Tradition of Creating Beautiful Shopping Areas at Waldorf Marketplace

Charlotte, NC  — October 9, 2008 — Waldorf Marketplace, Charles County, Waldorf, MD has been recognized for its landscaping by the Charles County Garden Club and The Charles County Commissioners. The Business Beautification Award was presented on September 18 at the Charles County Government Building in La Plata, MD.

“Plantings offer a unique opportunity to showcase the center, enhance property value and offer a more enjoyable shopping experience for center visitors. Community recognition makes the effort worth while,” commented Anita Adams, Waldorf Marketplace Property Manager, Faison.

Faison manages Waldorf Marketplace for SVF Waldorf, LLC.

Waldorf Marketplace is a 452,000 sf Regional Community Center located at MD Highway 228 (Berry Road) and Western Parkway in Waldorf (Charles County), MD. This 60-acre site featuresSafeway, AC Moore, Office Depot, PETCO, TJ Maxx, DSW, Capital Clubhouse and an abundance of restaurants and small shops.

Faison Enterprises, Inc. is a privately-held development company with a diversified product portfolio that includes retail, commercial and residential project development, management and acquisitions services. With more than 40 years in the business and holdings of approximately $1 billion, including $600 million of new projects under development, the Charlotte NC based company manages and develops properties throughout the South and Mid-Atlantic and maintains regional offices in Bethesda MD, Washington DC, Charlotte NC, Atlanta GA, and Orlando FL. For more information please visit www.faison.com.

American Realty Advisors, a California corporation, is an SEC-registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and a leading provider of real estate investment management services to institutional investors. With more than $4.4 billion* in assets under management, American has provided innovative real estate solutions to institutional investors for over 20 years utilizing core and value-added commingled funds and separate accounts. The firm's portfolios include office, industrial, multi-family, retail and other properties nationwide. Information regarding American can be found online at www.americanreal.com.

*Assets under management represent gross value of all assets and accounts managed by American as of June 30, 2008 (excluding partners' share of equity and partner's share of debt on partnership investments).

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