Across California, the industrial sector is moving in a positive direction, with demand growing faster than supply in both Northern and Southern California. Even tariffs or the threat of tariffs have not dampened enthusiasm,...more
8/6/2025
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Commercial Real Estate Market ,
Data Centers ,
E-Commerce ,
Imports ,
Industrial Sector ,
Logistics ,
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Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Warehouses
With the current housing shortage in California, coupled with recent regulatory changes, multifamily development is robust throughout the state. Perhaps the most consequential recent change is the reform of the California...more
8/6/2025
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Infill Development ,
Multi-Family Development ,
New Legislation ,
Real Estate Development ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development
There hasn’t been much good news for the office sector for several years, but positive sentiment is picking up. While there are a few California markets with a negative outlook, there has been marked improvement in San...more
8/6/2025
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Capital Markets ,
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Conversion ,
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Interest Rates ,
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Lenders ,
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Office Space ,
Private Equity ,
Real Estate Investments
With investors expressing optimism, the retail sector is steady or improving across California. Residential-serving retail is a key bright spot, with specialty stores and restaurants potentially entering a new growth cycle,...more
8/6/2025
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Retail Market ,
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Tenants
California stands at a pivotal juncture in 2025, confronting an array of environmental and housing challenges. As usual, the California State Legislature is considering numerous strategies to address these issues. This year’s...more
6/24/2025
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Affordable Housing ,
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Citizen Suits ,
Clean Energy ,
Demolition ,
Density Bonus ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
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Habitat Conservation Plan ,
Housing Developers ,
Housing Market ,
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Natural Disasters ,
Natural Resources ,
New Legislation ,
Real Estate Development ,
Sackett v EPA ,
Water Conservation ,
Waters of the United States ,
Wetlands ,
Wildfires
For property owners in California’s coastal zone hoping to rebuild after the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, including the Pacific Palisades and Malibu, obtaining building permits from their local government may not be...more
6/19/2025
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Urban Planning & Development ,
Wildfires ,
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The industrial development pipeline in Northern California shows a notable uptick in the next 12 months, highlighting continued strength in the sector there, particularly for last-mile delivery and AI-driven facilities....more
2/12/2025
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Data Centers ,
Data Security ,
Data Storage ,
E-Commerce ,
Industrial Sector ,
Industrial Space ,
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Real Estate Development ,
Supply Chain ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Zoning Laws
Vacancy rates across the state are showing improvement, particularly in San Francisco, which reflects California’s housing shortage. Demand also remains strong, and supply is growing, suggesting confidence in the sector...more
2/12/2025
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Apartments ,
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Vacant Properties
Developers and investors continue to build up California’s multi-family housing market despite economic and supply chain challenges. Marc Renard, Executive Vice Chairman and Executive Managing Director of Cushman and...more
California’s Second District Court of Appeal recently affirmed that a shorter 90-day statute of limitations, and not a longer three- or four- year statute of limitations, applies to Political Reform Act (PRA) claims that...more