Back in the Fast Lane: Commuting, Coffee, and the Quest for Pre-Pandemic Normalcy
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous)
Remember the good old days when commuting felt like a never-ending game of "How long can you sit in traffic...
Why Sound Feasibility Studies are the Cornerstone of Multifamily Design
By Scott Glazebrook and Michelle Kinsch, Tiscareno
A crucial aspect of any property acquisition, feasibility studies are often the centerpiece of a sale. That’s why developers need reliable studies that...
McGrane Musings: The Path Illuminated by the Fog of Covid
Life Sciences are the path to a better 2040 and this is how we get there
By Eugene McGrane
Welcome to August 2020 or as we like to say, Groundhog Day!
I’ve...
Tomorrow is Another Stay: First Impacts of COVID-19 on the Hotel Industry
By Jena Thornton
The Black Swan has arrived.
Definition of black swan: An event or occurrence that deviates beyond what is normally expected of a situation and that would be extremely difficult...
Short the (Department Store) Stock
By John Cumbelich
The Department Store business model is dead. Macy’s and JC Penney are closing stores by the hundreds. Sears is on the verge of extinction. Mervyns and Gottschalks...
Meta to Open First Retail Store in Burlingame, Calif.
Today, we’re announcing Meta Store — our first physical retail space, which will open May 9 on our campus in Burlingame, California. In the Meta Store, you’ll be able...
New Laws Affecting California Employers in 2020
By Cathy T. Moses
The California Legislature passed several new laws last year that likely will affect the operations of many California employers, including those in commercial real estate. One law,...
McNellis: California’s Housing Crisis is a High Class Problem
By John McNellis
There are problems and then there are high-class problems. Being unemployed is a problem. Getting hit with a huge tax bill is a high-class problem. Not qualifying...
Avoiding Litigation May Be Your Best Choice
By Teddy Swain
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that landlords continue to educate themselves, communicate openly, and surround themselves with experts in order to stay...
Why San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors Cannot Avoid Enforcement of Building Codes
By Hans Hansson
On the heels of the recent tragic Oakland fire, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is working to protect our artist community by preventing enforced building code...
