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Across California, adaptive reuse has long been viewed as a practical and creative way to unlock value. Converting older office buildings, retail centers, hotels, and industrial assets into housing, mixed...
For years, entitlement timelines were treated as a planning input. Developers made reasonable assumptions based on prior experience, local precedent, and consultant guidance. Twelve months became the default placeholder in...
Across California, many commercial real estate developers are discovering that zoning no longer tells the full story. On paper, allowable density may look unchanged. Height limits, unit counts, and FAR...
How Developers Are Re-Capitalizing Stalled Projects Without Selling in 2025 There comes a moment in every cycle when even the most experienced developers pause and reassess the ground beneath their...
When a project reaches the scale of The Row at Red Hill in Santa Ana, it’s more than just another development. It’s a statement of what’s possible when vision, persistence,...
The New Reality of a Complex Market For most commercial real estate developers, the past few years have been a test of patience, creativity, and endurance. The industry has always...
There is no shortage of ambition among California’s commercial real estate developers. The opportunities are enormous, the returns can be transformative, and the market continues to attract capital from around...
For commercial real estate developers working in California, few obstacles are as frustrating or as costly as the permitting and entitlement process. Particularly in major metropolitan areas like San Francisco,...
Across California, multi-unit developers are feeling the ground shift beneath their projects. Financing that once seemed routine has become elusive. Insurance costs are climbing fast, construction schedules are stretching, and...
California’s housing market in 2025 is a study in contrasts. On paper, starts and permits show meaningful activity in multifamily construction, yet a massive volume of projects remain stalled waiting...