U.S. existing‑home sales cooled in March to a nine‑month low even as the median price hit a March record; some Bay Area markets are still showing strength.

After nearly 50 years, Shorenstein handed 45 Fremont to Madison Capital; the buyer plans an amenity‑led retenanting of the 34‑story Financial District tower.

Neighbors sued the city and turned in roughly 700 signatures after the council eased a two‑road fire‑access rule for sprinklered developments. Organizers want the ballot to restore the older safety standard.

A new state transit housing law could allow more than 40,000 homes in Campbell, touching nearly a quarter of the city and prompting council moves to shield historic sites. Officials and residents are weighing infrastructure, parking and local character tradeoffs.

A 42-acre Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena will be sold at auction in May, with starting bids expected between $8M and $12M.

Oliver’s Market paid about $25 million for Farmer’s Lane Plaza in Santa Rosa, clearing the way for a 35,500‑sq‑ft store slated to open in 2027 and hire 150–200 workers.

Fairview Terrace will convert a long‑vacant South Stockton lot into 76 all‑electric, affordable senior apartments with on‑site services and clean‑energy systems.

City leaders approved an amended lease to revive a long‑dormant Hope Street hotel‑office plan, trading a hotel garage for shared parking and new payments toward municipal parking. The move aims to cut costs and speed construction.

Glean has taken new office space near downtown Mountain View as the enterprise-AI company scales hiring and product work after raising roughly $765M.

Automaker‑backed IONNA paid $2.45M for a San Jose car lot and could convert it into a Rechargery with fast chargers, a lounge and retail as part of a California push.

The Planning Commission recommended City Council consider adopting a revised El Camino Real Specific Plan that would rezone the corridor and allow up to 4,390 homes.

A county-backed affordable housing project broke ground at 3001 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, promising roughly 130 units and services for people exiting homelessness.

El Camino Health paid about $19.3 million for a Sunnyvale office building at 595 Lawrence Expressway, adding to a recent string of local property purchases.