Saxum West is one of Southern California’s premier full-service real estate firms, providing both financing and brokerage solutions to lower middle market clients in both the residential and commercial space. Over the past 35 years, the team at Saxum West has provided consistent returns for its investors on over $900 million dollars backed by first trust deeds on select real estate throughout California.
We at Saxum West believe strongly in the importance of valuing respect, integrity, and ethics in business and in life. In a time where these values are commonly not upheld in business, we are proud that they form the foundation of our business, as we’ve made them a priority as individuals, and as a company. We believe that this is the best and only way to develop beneficial long-term relationships with our many clients.
License #
01966025
Phone: (310) 595-9000
Email: joe@saxumwest.com
A 10-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, Joe Bolognese brings his years of experience at a top-ranked global real estate firm to Saxum West along with a mission to combine streamlined, innovative solutions with exemplary service. As Managing Director, a primary objective of Mr. Bolognese is to ensure that the company and its employees embody and adhere to its core values as it conducts its business operations. He is responsible for overseeing Saxum West’s property brokerage division, as well as the small balance commercial loan platform.
Prior to founding Saxum West with Sid Baum, he worked in both Brokerage Services and Capital Markets at a Fortune 200 global commercial real estate firm, where he honed his skills sourcing middle market debt for a variety of deal types, and exclusively represented numerous high-profile clients in both the acquisition & disposition of industrial, multifamily, retail, office and land properties.
Mr. Bolognese has built a strong network of relationships with his clients by prioritizing transparency and a strong sense of ethics in his business. His network is a testament to his values and character, which he has incorporated into the operational code of the company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from University of Southern California, and a broker’s license from the California Department of Real Estate.
License #
01195145
Phone: (310) 595-9000
Email: sbaum@saxumwest.com
License #
01195145
Phone: (310) 595-9000
Email: sbaum@saxumwest.com
As Managing Director of Saxum West, Mr. Baum is dedicated to corporate growth within local and global markets with respect to sourcing capital and understanding market trends within the private capital markets. He oversees Saxum West’s financing arm and is responsible for managing investor relations.
A 37-year veteran of the real estate lending industry, Mr. Baum has experience in every facet of private lending as well as intuitive navigation through most market trends. As a private capital specialist, Mr. Baum has been involved in establishing and leading several successful sub-prime and private lending institutions. Mr. Baum’s hands-on approach with collateral analysis, pricing and underwriting are what give him a leading edge in his field.
Mr. Baum currently manages private mortgage funds recognized for providing investors with solid predictable returns on prime real estate in Southern and Northern California. Previously, as Managing Director for Fortis Capital Group, Mr. Baum contributed his talents in sourcing capital for an unprecedented amount of transactions, and created strategic alliances for the firm. Mr. Baum holds degrees in Business Communication and Psychology from Bridgewater State University as well as a license from the California Department of Real Estate.
License 01961367
Mobile: (310) 487-2982
Phone: (310) 595-9000
Email: nsteiner@saxumwest.com
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License 01961367
Mobile: (310) 487-2982
Phone: (310) 595-9000
Email: nsteiner@saxumwest.com
Nina always goes the extra mile. Bringing an entertainment professional’s perspective to the world of commercial real estate, she knows how to work with fast paced, creative, demanding, deadline-sensitive and decisive people. Her qualities of perseverance, follow through, and tenacious negotiation allow her to be a strong advocate for her clients, including MGM Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox Television.
A 10+ year real estate veteran, Nina specializes in sales and leasing of office, retail and industrial properties. With her large network on LinkedIn, she is a frequent resource for residential agents with clients who have commercial real estate needs, and she is always happy to pay referral fees.
Nina is also a co-working and executive office space expert. Her extensive knowledge of the office landscape in Los Angeles provides businesses flexibility, along with solutions that save time and expense.
She produced “Venture Net,” a popular venture capital conference for startup tech companies. This annual conference is so successful that Shark Tank’s very own Mark Cuban was a keynote speaker.
Nina has a master’s degree from Hunter College in New York City. In her free time, she loves working out, film screenings and discovering all that Los Angeles has to offer.
She also volunteers for the yearly Broker Challenge with Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Association (LACRA), which raises funds for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. She is involved in Toastmasters, which has allowed her to hone her public speaking and leadership skills.
