California
California Government RTO Mandates: A $225MM Lesson in Return-to-Office Reality
State audit exposes disconnect between return-to-office mandates and economic benefits as public and private sectors grapple with hybrid work policies Return-to-office mandates are...
The Great Office Collapse: How Remote Work Devastated West Coast Real Estate
Tech hubs from San Francisco to Seattle are facing unprecedented commercial property losses as the work-from-home revolution reshapes urban economics The numbers are...
Washington State Emerges as Major Space Industry Hub with 20% Job Growth Despite Blue Origin Setback
Washington's space sector adds 1,300 jobs this year, outpacing national trends as state challenges traditional aerospace powerhouses Washington State's space industry is experiencing...
West Coast Construction Faces Labor Crunch as Washington Posts Nation’s Steepest Job Losses
California gains jobs monthly while facing annual decline; Washington posts steepest year-over-year losses; Oregon data suggests regional challenges Construction employment across the West...
Essex Property Trust Delivers Strong Q2 Results, Signaling Resilient West Coast Multifamily Market
REIT beats guidance, raises full-year outlook as regional fundamentals show surprising strength despite supply pressures Essex Property Trust delivered a standout second quarter,...
Legal and Business Considerations for C-PACE Lenders During Origination and Entry Into the ABS Secondary Markets
By Diana Ovsepian With the rapid expansion of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing into mainstream commercial real estate transactions, industry stakeholders...
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Reshapes Commercial Real Estate Landscape with Winners and Losers
Sweeping $4.5 trillion legislation creates a tax windfall for investors while gutting affordable housing programs and raising construction costs across multiple sectors The...
Snowflake Expands Pacific Northwest Presence with New Bellevue Office
Cloud computing giant Snowflake has officially opened its doors in a major new office space in Bellevue's Spring District, marking a significant expansion...
The Battle for Sustainability Data: How Measurabl Is Positioning to Fill the Energy Star Void
As the Trump administration signals potential dismantling of the Energy Star program, one company is preparing to step into what could become a...
Bellevue City Council Approves Landmark Wilburton Land Use Code After Decade-Long Process
Major transit-oriented development framework passes with affordable housing requirements and design standards following extensive debate on key provisions The Bellevue City Council unanimously...
U.S. CRE Market Finds Its Footing in Early 2025 as Transaction Activity and Prices Stabilize
The U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market began 2025 with renewed momentum, signaling signs of stabilization after a volatile couple of years. According...
Despite $50.1MM Q1 Net Loss, Macerich Shows Signs of Recovery with Major Financing Deals
The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC), a leading owner, operator and developer of major retail real estate properties, has reported financial results for the...
