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Bay Area Leaders Say Silence Is Not a Strategy as Immigration Enforcement Threatens Regional Economy
At a convening of civic, business, and philanthropic leaders, a cross-sector coalition outlines a coordinated defense of the region’s immigrant workforce and the...
Rivian Plans 20,000 SQFT Service Center and Dealership on Rocklin’s Toy Row
The Irvine-based electric vehicle maker is seeking permits to convert part of a 39,000-square-foot building on Granite Drive, joining a corridor of luxury...
East Bay Retail Corridors Hold Above 95% Occupancy as Transit Ridership and Business Formation Gain Momentum
Maven Properties’ Spring 2026 State of the Market report documents tightening neighborhood vacancy, rising home values, and double-digit BART ridership increases across Oakland,...
PSERS and Tennessee TCRS Deploy $500MM Into Real Estate and Infrastructure Funds
Major public pension systems signal renewed confidence in commercial real estate as stabilizing markets and improving capital conditions draw institutional capital back into...
Bogard Construction Breaks Ground on 100-Unit Educator Housing Project for Santa Cruz City Schools
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 20, 2026 — Bogard Construction, a family-owned building contractor serving Santa Cruz and the Greater Bay Area, in partnership...
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Both a Threat and a Lifeline for Developers
A single provision is freezing the build-to-rent pipeline, but the rest of the landmark bill delivers some of the most pro-development federal reforms...
WPT Capital Advisors Acquires 374,700 SQFT Oakland Industrial Center for $112.5MM
Minnesota-based industrial specialist’s purchase offers a rare counterpoint to Oakland’s wave of commercial real estate distress, signaling continued institutional appetite for logistics assets...
Axonic Capital Provides $50MM Refinancing to Clint Reilly Cos. for 245,000 SQFT Merchants Exchange Building in San Francisco
New York-based debt fund backs historic Financial District office asset as AI-driven leasing recovery bolsters lender confidence in gateway markets Axonic Capital has...
SiTime Signs 13-Year Lease for 150,000 SQFT Former ServiceNow Campus in Santa Clara
The MEMS precision timing company, riding seven consecutive quarters of over 100% year-over-year growth in its data center business, secures a campus acquired...
Walnut Creek Posts 511 New Business Openings, Earns AAA Bond Rating as East Bay City Builds on Economic Momentum
The Contra Costa County hub reported a 20 percent drop in crime, $20.8 million in infrastructure investment, and continued retail strength in its...
San Francisco Hotels Poised to Lead Nation in Revenue Growth as Muted Supply and Major Events Fuel Recovery
Marcus & Millichap’s 2026 outlook positions the Bay Area for the fastest ADR and RevPAR growth among major U.S. markets, though occupancy remains...
Newmark Tapped to Market 63,000 SQFT Contemporary Jewish Museum Landmark at 736 Mission Street in San Francisco
The Daniel Libeskind-designed building, designated San Francisco Landmark No. 87, is expected to draw interest from a range of buyers as the nonprofit...
