30 Years of KBS
For 30 years our mission has been to cultivate premier commercial real estate communities that seek to exceed the expectations of our investors and tenants.
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Cultivating Premier Commercial Real Estate
Three decades of proactive acquisition, asset management and investment strategies resulting in historically high occupancies and disciplined performance for institutional and individual investors.
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Cultivating Premier Commercial Real Estate
Three decades of proactive acquisition, asset management and investment strategies resulting in historically high occupancies and disciplined performance for institutional and individual investors.
KBS Promotes Marc DeLuca to CEO
Chuck Schreiber Assumes Role as
President and Chairman
KBS Strategy
Our Focus
We acquire and operate premier commercial real estate in some of the most successful growth markets in the country, with a constant focus to exceed the expectations of our investors, partners and tenants.
Our Standards
From the day we formed KBS 30 years ago, we challenged our colleagues to maintain the highest ethical standards, both at work and in their personal lives. Our reputation rests on the stringent values and commitment to these standards
— standards we will not allow to be lowered.
— standards we will not allow to be lowered.
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Transactional Volume Since Inception
For the period from 1993 through September 30, 2022, the value represents real estate and real estate-related investments acquired and disposed of by KBS-advised investors or KBS-sponsored programs (collectively, “KBS”). Includes equity investments in, and real estate-related debt investments secured by, real property assets, real property assets acquired through foreclosure, all consolidated joint venture investments and unconsolidated joint venture investments in which KBS owned or owns a majority interest, but excludes unconsolidated joint venture investments in which KBS did not or does not own a majority interest. Consolidated joint venture investments and unconsolidated joint venture investments in which KBS owned or owns a majority interest are shown at 100% of the respective purchase and/or sales price. Includes the following properties for which third-party asset managers unaffiliated with a KBS advisor provide asset management services, business and operation plans and other services: 867 bank branches, office buildings, operations centers and other properties; apartment and hotel properties; and unconsolidated joint venture investments in which KBS owns a majority interest.
30
Years In Business
As of January 1, 2022Going Back to Work in The Next Normal
See how KBS is ensuring the health and safety of our tenant. Collaborating with UL and Maptician to safeguard each building with UL’s Verified Healthy Building for Indoor Air quality program and offering tools that facilitate an organized and safety-conscious return to the workplace.
Our client portfolio properties are home to some of the world's most influential companies. 
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KBS is not affiliated with any of the companies shown and that none of the companies endorse any KBS-affiliated entity or any of the KBS REIT offerings.
News & Insights
Perspectives on the Commercial Office Market and Managing Risk
Premier Office Magazine interviewed KBS CEO Charles J. Schreiber for his perspectives on the Commercial Office Market.
Trendy vs. the Basic: What Tenants Really Want in Amenities
An office building’s amenity package can be a market game-changer—separating the ordinary from the extraordinary—the difference between robust occupancies and…
How The Office Impacts Employee Recruitment and Retention
40% of employers claim they are struggling to find qualified candidates. This presents companies with a unique opportunity to revamp…
We’ve turned the page on 2022 and all eyes are on the commercial real estate (CRE) space and what may be in store for 2023. The overall narrative has shifted dramatically from last year, and stakeholders are navigating the rapidly changing landscape through a new lens. There are plenty of opportunities to explore, but what’s happening in the broader economy will influence the realization of those opportunities. Here’s a closer look at some trends by sector as they are happening today and what CRE may look like this year.
Employee needs have shifted dramatically in the last three years. The task of recruiting and retaining employees has begun to extend beyond the traditional compensation package. What matters now is not just how and where employees work, but the means in which employers demonstrate how much they value the contributions of employees. Here we take a glimpse at the current labor market and some of the ways businesses are getting creative with benefits and job perks to attract and retain workers.
As a corporate priority, companies are now making tangible moves to create value through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). But what does it really mean beyond the buzzwords and terminology? In KBS’ three-part series, we’ll take a deep dive into each element of ESG — and its strategic application to the commercial real estate industry (CRE).
Inflation is the economic worry of the moment, a headache that could affect commercial real estate over the coming months. But should CRE actually be seen as a hedge against inflation?
Our Recognitions
2022 Companies that Care
Orange County Business Journal
In the Second Quarter of 2021, KBS Regional President, Marc DeLuca accepted an invitation to be a member of the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only organization for successful small and mid-sized business owners. Members are respected leaders and executives who are selected for the council based on the depth and diversity of experience in leadership, management, customer engagement, technology and growth.
In the Second Quarter of 2021, KBS Regional President, Marc DeLuca accepted an invitation to be a member of the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only organization for successful small and mid-sized business owners. Members are respected leaders and executives who are selected for the council based on the depth and diversity of experience in leadership, management, customer engagement, technology and growth.Forbes Business Council
2021 Official Member
Commercial Real Estate’s Best Bosses 2021
GlobeSt
Commercial Real Estate’s Best Places to Work 2021
GlobeSt
The ranking for Pensions & Investments Largest Real Estate Managers was published on September 30, 2021, and based on firms managing real estate assets for U.S. institutional, tax-exempt investors with data reported as of June 30, 2021.
The ranking for Pensions & Investments Largest Real Estate Managers was published on September 30, 2021, and based on firms managing real estate assets for U.S. institutional, tax-exempt investors with data reported as of June 30, 2021.Ranked Among the Largest Real Estate Managers 2021
Pensions & Investments
The ranking for Institutional Real Estate, Inc.’s Global Real Estate Investment Managers was published in August 2021 in conjunction with Property Funds Research. The survey is designed to collect information about real estate investment management firms and their global investment activity and aggregated responses from 212 investment managers. The survey is conducted by Property Funds Research (PFR) and is based on firms managing U.S. and/or global real estate assets with data reported as of December 31, 2020.
The ranking for Institutional Real Estate, Inc.’s Global Real Estate Investment Managers was published in August 2021 in conjunction with Property Funds Research. The survey is designed to collect information about real estate investment management firms and their global investment activity and aggregated responses from 212 investment managers. The survey is conducted by Property Funds Research (PFR) and is based on firms managing U.S. and/or global real estate assets with data reported as of December 31, 2020.2021 Global Real Estate Investment Managers
Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
The ranking for Orange County Business Journal’s OC 500, 2020 Directory of Influence was published in November of 2020 and based on a survey of community and business leaders in Orange County California.
The ranking for Orange County Business Journal’s OC 500, 2020 Directory of Influence was published in November of 2020 and based on a survey of community and business leaders in Orange County California.2020 OC 500 Directory of Influence
Orange County Business Journal
The Top Owners ranking for Midwest RE News 2021 Best of the Best was published in September 2021 based on total square feet managed across various property types, including an analysis of each firm’s top three assets under management. Data for the survey was reported as of December 31, 2020.
The Top Owners ranking for Midwest RE News 2021 Best of the Best was published in September 2021 based on total square feet managed across various property types, including an analysis of each firm’s top three assets under management. Data for the survey was reported as of December 31, 2020.Best of the Best
Midwest Real Estate News
The 2021 CPE-MHN Ranking of the Top Owners utilized self-reported data for all firms. The ranking results from a weighted formula based on a variety of factors (only a few of which are specified here), including the total square footage owned, owned portfolio value, historic performance and a focused or diversified participation in property sectors. The ranking represents what we feel is a logical balance between firm growth and market share as well as property diversity.
The 2021 CPE-MHN Ranking of the Top Owners utilized self-reported data for all firms. The ranking results from a weighted formula based on a variety of factors (only a few of which are specified here), including the total square footage owned, owned portfolio value, historic performance and a focused or diversified participation in property sectors. The ranking represents what we feel is a logical balance between firm growth and market share as well as property diversity.2021 Top Commercial Owners
Commercial Property Executive
The ranking for Pensions & Investments Largest Money Managers was published on June 1, 2021, and ranked by total worldwide institutional assets under management as of December 31, 2020.
The ranking for Pensions & Investments Largest Money Managers was published on June 1, 2021, and ranked by total worldwide institutional assets under management as of December 31, 2020.Ranked Among the Largest Money Managers 2021
Pensions & Investments
Published on June 14, 2021 by The Orange County Business Journal, the list ranks the largest private companies in Orange County California based on revenue as of December 31, 2020. KBS was ranked 25th out of 35 firms on the list.
Published on June 14, 2021 by The Orange County Business Journal, the list ranks the largest private companies in Orange County California based on revenue as of December 31, 2020. KBS was ranked 25th out of 35 firms on the list.2021 Largest Private Companies
Orange County Business Journal
On August 31, 2020, the Baltimore Business Journal reported KBS’s June 26, 2019 sale of Thames Street Wharf for $101 million as the highest price per square foot paid to date for the growing Harbor Point waterfront market. This transaction earned KBS recognition as one of Boston Business Journal’s 2020 Best in Real Estate award-winners having contributed to the growth in value of this desirable market.
On August 31, 2020, the Baltimore Business Journal reported KBS’s June 26, 2019 sale of Thames Street Wharf for $101 million as the highest price per square foot paid to date for the growing Harbor Point waterfront market. This transaction earned KBS recognition as one of Boston Business Journal’s 2020 Best in Real Estate award-winners having contributed to the growth in value of this desirable market.Best in Real Estate Awards 2020
Baltimore Business Journal
Ranked Among the Largest Real Estate Managers 2019
The ranking for Pensions & Investments Largest Real Estate Managers was published on September 30, 2019 and based on firms managing real estate assets for U.S. institutional, tax-exempt investors with data reported as of June 30, 2019.
The ranking for Pensions & Investments Largest Real Estate Managers was published on September 30, 2019 and based on firms managing real estate assets for U.S. institutional, tax-exempt investors with data reported as of June 30, 2019.Pensions & Investments
2019 Global Real Estate Investment Managers The ranking for Institutional Real Estate, Inc.’s Global Real Estate Investment Managers was published in August, 2019 in conjunction with Property Funds Research. The survey is designed to collect information about real estate investment management firms and their global investment activity and aggregated responses from 206 investment managers The survey is conducted by Property Funds Research (PFR) and is based on firms managing U.S. and/or global real estate assets with data reported as of December 31, 2018.
The ranking for Institutional Real Estate, Inc.’s Global Real Estate Investment Managers was published in August, 2019 in conjunction with Property Funds Research. The survey is designed to collect information about real estate investment management firms and their global investment activity and aggregated responses from 206 investment managers The survey is conducted by Property Funds Research (PFR) and is based on firms managing U.S. and/or global real estate assets with data reported as of December 31, 2018.
Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
2019 OC 500 Directory of InfluenceThe ranking for Orange County Business Journal’s OC 500, 2019 Directory of Influence was published in November of 2019 and based on a survey of community and business leaders in Orange County California.
The ranking for Orange County Business Journal’s OC 500, 2019 Directory of Influence was published in November of 2019 and based on a survey of community and business leaders in Orange County California.
Orange County Business Journal
Best of the Best 2019
The ranking for RE Journal’s 2019 Best of the Best was published in November 2019 and included a ranking of Top Owners based on total square feet managed across various property types including an analysis of each firm’s top three assets under management. Data for the survey was reported as of December 31, 2019.
The ranking for RE Journal’s 2019 Best of the Best was published in November 2019 and included a ranking of Top Owners based on total square feet managed across various property types including an analysis of each firm’s top three assets under management. Data for the survey was reported as of December 31, 2019.Re Journals – Midwest Real Estate News
2019 Top Commercial Owners The 2019 CPE-MHN Ranking of the Top Owners utilized self-reported data for all firms. The ranking results from a weighted formula based on a variety of factors (only a few of which are specified here), including the total square footage and number of units owned, owned portfolio value, historic performance and a focused or diversified participation in property sectors. The ranking represents what we feel is a logical balance between firm growth and market share, as well as property diversity.
The 2019 CPE-MHN Ranking of the Top Owners utilized self-reported data for all firms. The ranking results from a weighted formula based on a variety of factors (only a few of which are specified here), including the total square footage and number of units owned, owned portfolio value, historic performance and a focused or diversified participation in property sectors. The ranking represents what we feel is a logical balance between firm growth and market share, as well as property diversity.Commercial Property Executive
Ranked Among the Largest Money Managers 2020 The ranking for Pensions & Investments’ Largest Money Managers was published on June 1, 2020 and ranked by total worldwide institutional assets under management as of December 31, 2019.
The ranking for Pensions & Investments’ Largest Money Managers was published on June 1, 2020 and ranked by total worldwide institutional assets under management as of December 31, 2019.Pensions & Investments
2020 Largest Private Companies Published on June 15, 2020 by The Orange County Business Journal, the list ranks the largest private companies in Orange County California based on revenue as of December 31, 2019. KBS was ranked 22nd out of 41 firms on the list.
Published on June 15, 2020 by The Orange County Business Journal, the list ranks the largest private companies in Orange County California based on revenue as of December 31, 2019. KBS was ranked 22nd out of 41 firms on the list.Orange County Business Journal
Best in Real Estate Awards 2020 On August 31, 2020, the Baltimore Business Journal reported KBS’s June 26, 2019 sale of Thames Street Wharf for $101 million as the highest price per square foot paid to date for the growing Harbor Point waterfront market. This transaction earned KBS recognition as one of Boston Business Journal’s 2020 Best in Real Estate award-winners having contributed to the growth in value of this desirable market.
On August 31, 2020, the Baltimore Business Journal reported KBS’s June 26, 2019 sale of Thames Street Wharf for $101 million as the highest price per square foot paid to date for the growing Harbor Point waterfront market. This transaction earned KBS recognition as one of Boston Business Journal’s 2020 Best in Real Estate award-winners having contributed to the growth in value of this desirable market.
Baltimore Business Journal