San Francisco
PropTech: Online Residential Relations Platform Opiniion Raises $3MM in Financing Despite Sector Uncertainty in 2020
By Meghan Hall Online reviews can make or break a property, and as the multifamily sector grows, technology has evolved to accommodate. The...
Self-Storage Industry Emerges as Strong Contender as Pandemic Shakes Up Other CRE Sectors
By Meghan Hall While many commercial real estate sectors struggled during 2020, the self-storage industry continued on its path of expansion. Its rise...
Here to ‘Stay:’ Business Lodging Sector Finds New Life during Pandemic
By Pam Knudsen, Senior Director of Compliance at Avalara MyLodgeTax Popular before the pandemic, extended stays had solidified their place in the lodging...
Cynthia Parker Resigns from BRIDGE, Susan Johnson Appointed Interim President & CEO
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 23, 2021—Cynthia Parker, President and CEO of BRIDGE Housing, announced her resignation today for personal reasons. Ms. Parker has...
After Acquisition by PAG, Unispace Plans Aggressive Growth Strategy in Core Markets, Including San Francisco and Seattle
By Meghan Hall Unispace has grown rapidly since its establishment ten years ago, and has filled its global portfolio working for some of...
Google Plans for $7B in U.S. Investments in 2021, Including in Kirkland and Seattle
By Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet One of the best parts of my job is getting the opportunity to visit the communities...
CalSTRS Allocates $1.3B for New Real Estate Opportunities Across West Coast Markets
By Jon Peterson California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) has issued $1.3 billion of new capital into three joint ventures with managers that will...
Report: Office Sublease Space Across North America Continuing to Rise as Occupiers “Shake Off Cobwebs”
By Meghan Hall The rise of the coronavirus has caused a dramatic uptick in sublease availability as companies put the brakes on their...
Rubicon Raises $150MM for Institutional Commingled Fund, Will Consider Deals in Pacific Northwest
By Jon Peterson San Francisco-based Rubicon Point Partners is shoring up investor commitments for acquisitions in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. The company...
PropTech: Divvy Creates New Pathway to Homeownership Through Tech-Based Modely
By Meghan Hall For decades, much of the “American Dream” has been defined by the ability to own a home. In many markets,...
Washington, California, Ranked Among USGBC’s Top States for LEED Green Building
By Meghan Hall California and Washington remain leaders in sustainable commercial real estate, ranking among the nation’s top states for certified green buildings,...
Report: CRE Development and Operations Contributes $1T to U.S. Economy, Economic Recovery Tied Closely to Vitality of National Construction Sector
By Meghan Hall 2020 marked the end of the longest economic expansion in United States history, unexpectedly pumping the brakes on 128 months...
