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California’s Population Rebounds in 2024 with Growth in Major Cities and Central Valley Boom
California's population has experienced a notable rebound, marking its second consecutive year of growth after a period of...
May 15
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Mission Rock and Santana Row Attract Commercial Tenants with Mixed-Use Appeal
In the face of challenges in attracting commercial and retail tenants to downtown areas, San Francisco's Mission Rock and San Jose's...
May 15
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California Approves State Farm’s 17% Home Insurance Rate Hike Amid Wildfire Losses
California homeowners insured by State Farm will see a 17% increase in their premiums starting June 1, 2025, following approval from the...
May 15
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Los Angeles Pilots Streamlined Permitting in Pacific Palisades
Los Angeles is testing a new permitting process aimed at accelerating post-disaster rebuilding, starting with the Pacific Palisades area....
Apr 28
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San Francisco Office Market Witnesses First Nine-Digit Office Trade Sale Since COVID Pandemic
San Francisco’s office market has hit a major milestone with its first nine-digit sale since the onset of the pandemic. DivcoWest and...
Apr 28
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San Jose and Fremont Housing Projects Advance Amid Developer Fraud Allegations
Despite legal challenges, two major housing developments in San Jose and Fremont are progressing toward completion. These projects,...
Apr 28
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San Jose’s First Tiny Home Village on Private Land Quickly Fills Half Its Capacity
San Jose’s latest initiative to combat homelessness, the Via Del Oro tiny home village, is already halfway occupied just days after its...
Apr 28
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Kingsbarn Revives $105M Deal for Skims' Hollywood Headquarters
After a protracted three-year legal battle, Kingsbarn Realty Capital has successfully acquired the Hollywood headquarters of Kim...
Apr 21
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Rick Caruso Calls for Turnaround of LA Amid Political Speculation
Real estate developer Rick Caruso has intensified his critique of Los Angeles' current state, fueling speculation about his potential...
Apr 21
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FHFA Director Bill Pulte Urges Public to Report Mortgage Fraud Amid Agency Shakeups
In a bold move to combat mortgage fraud, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has introduced a public tipline,...
Apr 16
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LA Small Businesses Struggle to Rebuild Post-Wildfires Amid Limited Federal Aid
In the aftermath of the devastating January wildfires in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, small business owners are confronting...
Apr 16
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Bay Area Community Colleges Launch Student Housing Projects Amid Affordability Crisis
In response to the Bay Area’s ongoing housing crisis—and its impact on students—several community college districts are moving forward...
Apr 16
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Los Gatos Seeks Judicial Clarification on Builder’s Remedy Application Deadlines
In an effort to resolve ambiguities surrounding the "builder's remedy" provision in California's housing law, the Town of Los Gatos has...
Apr 6
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Align Real Estate Plans 450-Unit Residential Development in Livermore
Transition from Office to Residential Use The decision to convert the office park stems from challenges in securing tenants for the aging...
Apr 6
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Homeownership in San Francisco: A Break-Even Proposition
A recent study has revealed that homeownership in the Bay Area, particularly in San Francisco, has become increasingly...
Apr 6
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San Francisco Corruption Scandal Leaves Homeowners Facing Costly Repairs
A widespread corruption scandal within San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection (DBI) has left over 130 homeowners grappling...
Mar 5
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Robson Homes Wants to Turn Eggs into Homes in San Jose
A longtime San Jose landmark is set to disappear, making way for new housing. Robson Homes  has announced plans to redevelop the...
Mar 5
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Staging 2.0: The Evolution of Luxury Home Presentation
The world of home staging has transformed dramatically in recent years, particularly in the high-end real estate market. What was once a...
Mar 5
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San Francisco Homeowners Could Soon Sell ADUs as Condos
San Francisco is poised to become the third Bay Area city to permit the sale of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as condominiums, pending...
Feb 19
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Sam Altman Expands San Francisco Property Portfolio with $14M Purchase
In a strategic real estate move, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expanded his property holdings in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood by...
Feb 19
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