Tag: California
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Affordable Housing Fix: Living on Top of a Costco
The U.S. housing crisis has long demanded innovative solutions, and Thrive Living is stepping up with a bold new model. By blending affordable housing with retail, their upcoming Los Angeles development in Baldwin Village offers a potential blueprint for addressing housing shortages in urban markets. This $425 million project will house 800 residential units—184 of…
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How Treasure Island Became a Blueprint for Mixed-Income Housing in San Francisco
San Francisco is a city of contrasts—iconic skylines and staggering housing costs, innovation hubs and the struggle for affordability. Amid this backdrop, an ambitious project is taking shape on an artificial island in the Bay, offering a glimpse into what the future of urban housing could look like. Treasure Island, originally built 90 years ago…
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Can San Francisco’s Office Market Rebound in 2025?
San Francisco’s once-thriving office market is still grappling with the aftershocks of the pandemic, showing a stubbornly high vacancy rate of 36.9% as of Q3 2024. But there are glimmers of hope on the horizon, driven by a surge in leasing activity from AI startups and tech firms. Could these signs of life point to…
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The Number of Homes for Sale Reaches Highest Level Since 2019—Even in Pandemic ‘Boomtowns’
In the dynamic world of real estate, change is the only constant. The pandemic sent the market into overdrive, but higher mortgage rates had slowed the pace—until now. The number of homes for sale has surged, reaching the highest levels since 2019, even in the pandemic ‘boomtowns.’ Market Surge: Key Insights According to Realtor.com®’s senior…
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Tech Hubs Experience Office Leasing Growth: What It Means for Real Estate Developers and Investors
The demand for office space in high-tech cities is on the rise, according to a report from software and consulting firm VTS. Cities like Seattle, Boston, and San Francisco are seeing a surge in office leasing, driven by various factors that real estate developers and investors should pay close attention to. Key Insights from the…
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OpenAI Leads Big Tech’s Real Estate Rebound with First New York Office
OpenAI is spearheading the tech sector’s resurgence in real estate with a landmark deal to establish its first New York office, marking a significant expansion on the East Coast. Strategic Expansion The San Francisco-based creator of ChatGPT has leased 90,000 square feet in the iconic Puck Building in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. This deal, with landlord…
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🚧 Exciting Progress at Township 9, Sacramento: A New Era Unfolds 🚧
The Township 9 master plan near Downtown Sacramento is buzzing with activity as construction advances on the next phase of this transformative project. The development is taking shape, with ten multi-unit structures now topped out, bringing 372 garden-style units across four blocks. What’s Happening at Township 9 In this phase, 372 dwellings are set to…
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Greg Flynn’s $40M Bet on San Francisco’s Office Market: A Bold Move Amid Uncertainty
Greg Flynn, CEO of Flynn Holdings, is making headlines with a significant $40 million investment in San Francisco’s struggling office market. Despite the city’s current challenges, Flynn’s confidence in a rebound is unwavering. A Strategic Acquisition In collaboration with Ellis Partners, Flynn Holdings has acquired 631 Howard St., a fully leased, 108,750 square foot office building…
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Berkeley’s Bold Move: Overturning Single-Family Zoning
Berkeley, California, once a trailblazer in adopting single-family zoning, is now poised to break new ground again. The city council’s plan to eliminate most single-family zoning districts has drawn national attention, aligning with a growing trend across the U.S. to address housing shortages and encourage multifamily development. The Shift Away from Single-Family Zoning Berkeley’s move…
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The ‘Texafornia’ Trend: Why Californians Are Flocking to Texas and Beyond 🌟
Californians seeking affordable homes are venturing far and wide. Texas leads the pack, but other states are in the mix too. Let’s explore this fascinating migration! 🏠🌎 1. Texas: The Lone Star State Beckons 2. Beyond Texas: Other Hotspots Californians are exploring listings in several states: 3. Work-from-Home Impact 4. Warm Weather States Still Shine…
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