Northern California
NorCal NECA Presents – 2025 Project Excellence Award Winners in Electrical Construction
The Northern California Chapter, NECA represents the interests of union electrical contractors in nine Northern California counties, including Alameda, San Joaquin & Calaveras,...
The AI Boom’s Hidden Victims—Or How San Francisco’s Office Recovery Is Crushing Its Renters
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) Last week, a young friend called me, frantic. His landlord in Palo Alto had just...
Silicon Valley’s Rental Squeeze: 14 Renters Battle for Every Apartment as Bay Area Crisis Spreads Inland
Tech hub’s 57 percent lease renewal rate signals landlord dominance while Sacramento, Central Valley absorb overflow—but competition follows Northern California’s rental market is...
PG&E Bets Big on AI Boom With $73 Billion Grid Overhaul
California utility plans massive infrastructure investment as data centers strain power networks Pacific Gas & Electric is embarking on one of the most...
San Francisco’s Hotel Union Square at 100 Powell Sells in Auction for $30MM After $102MM Loan Default
Historic property sells for fraction of debt amid citywide industry rebound When a historic San Francisco hotel sells for 70 percent below its...
Study Finds Northern California’s Housing Crisis Deepens as Homeownership Dreams Fade
Bay Area renters face steep barriers to buying as affordability reaches crisis levels The American dream of homeownership has become increasingly elusive for...
Silicon Valley’s Data Center Reality Check: How Northern California Lost Its Infrastructure Edge
A comprehensive analysis reveals the region’s stark disadvantage in the national data center landscape Northern California’s data center market stands at a crossroads,...
Silicon Valley’s Green Gables Crown Jewel Estate Sells for $85MM After Major Price Cut
Historic property in Woodside closes at 37 percent discount from original asking price One of Northern California’s most prestigious estates has changed hands...
Bryan Taing Joins MidPen Housing as SVP, Head of Property Management
Bryan joins MidPen with more than 17 years of experience in multifamily real estate operations and asset management. FOSTER CITY, CA—MidPen Housing has...
California Commercial Real Estate Shows Resilience Despite Tariff Uncertainty, Survey Finds
Multifamily development leads recovery while office markets diverge between regions California’s commercial real estate sector is displaying surprising resilience in 2025, with multifamily...
Hacienda Sees Leasing Momentum Build with September Rebound
Pleasanton, Calif. – Hacienda, the largest business development of its kind in Northern California, saw a resurgence of activity in September after a...
From Due Diligence to Maximum Returns: The Complete Property Management Story
While it’s true that the essential nature of commercial property management is to care for real estate assets to ensure that each property...
