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AMERICAN REALTY ADVISORS HIRES

SENIOR DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT GROUP

GLENDALE, Calif. -- (Market Wire) - March 31, 2008 - American Realty Advisors is pleased to announce that Jeff Gilder has joined the firm as Senior Director, Investment Group. Based in American's Atlanta office, Mr. Gilder will oversee the solicitation, analysis, underwriting and negotiation of debt and equity real estate acquisitions and investments, with a focus on the East Coast and Southern markets. American welcomes Mr. Gilder to enhance the depth and experience of its senior management team, as the firm's business and client base continues to expand.

Mr. Gilder brings to American an extensive track record spanning more than 19 years of real estate experience during which he was responsible for an aggregate of $7 billion in equity and debt transactions. Most recently, he served as Chief Investment Officer at Wells Real Estate Funds, where he led cross-functional regional acquisition/disposition teams, maintained direct oversight of the due diligence and finance groups, and developed and implemented the company's annual investment management plan. Prior to joining Wells Real Estate Funds, Mr. Gilder served as Vice President - Acquisitions at BVT Institutional Investments, Inc., a German based real estate investment fund sponsor and at Baita International, LLC, a U.S. based real estate investment advisor to European and U.S. investors.

American's President and CEO Stanley Iezman commented, "We are pleased to add Jeff to our Investment Group. We believe he will be an invaluable contributor to the team and that his real estate expertise, in-depth market knowledge, and strong relationship network will enable him to contribute to the growth of the firm."

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 $4.6 billion* in assets under management, American has provided innovative real estate solutions to institutional investors for over 19 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.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not represent historical facts and are based on our beliefs, assumptions made by us, and information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements in this press release are based on our current expectations as of the date of the release, which could change or not materialize as expected. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of uncertainties and risk factors. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

*Assets under management represent gross value of all assets and accounts managed by American as of December 31, 2007 (excluding partners' share of equity and partners' share of debt on partnership investments) plus approximately $291 million in undrawn commitments. ALARA is a registered service mark of American Realty Advisors and is used under license.

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