San José’s Lupina Tower Breaks Ground As County Pours Millions Into 99 Affordable Homes
Santa Clara County pledged $32.5M at the Lupina groundbreaking in San José, unlocking a 99‑unit deeply affordable housing project. Construction is underway and occupancy is expected by 2028.
East Bay Hyatt Fire Sale: Pleasanton, Pleasant Hill Hotels Go For Couch‑Cushion Prices
Two lender-owned Hyatt House hotels in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill sold at auction for unusually low prices, highlighting a still-weak Bay Area hotel market. The deals could affect local property-tax rolls and valuations.
Historic Oakland Church Trades Pews For 91 Affordable Apartments
Permits filed show a six‑story, 91‑unit affordable project at 111 Fairmount that preserves the church entry while adding new below‑market homes. The Unity Council and Oakland Peace Center are listed as partners.
Berkeley Car Lots On Notice As 359-Unit Shattuck Giant Nears Green Light
An eight‑story, 359‑unit project at 2700 Shattuck cleared design review, advancing plans to replace two car dealerships with housing, retail and dozens of below‑market units.
Distressed $230M Napa Resort Finds New Owner. Of Course It's Blackstone and Of Course It's an AI Play
Stanly Ranch spent three years going from Michelin-key triumph to $230 million default to $100 million lawsuit — and somehow ended up exactly where distressed luxury assets always do. Blackstone's spin on why they bought it might be the most Blackstone thing you'll read this week.
East San Jose School Campus Could Sprout 78 Homes For Teachers
Alum Rock plans 78 below-market apartments on the Mathson campus to prioritize teachers and staff. The district signed a CORE Builders design‑build deal and is pursuing state streamlining.
Sleep Tech Darling Snaps Up Nearly 20K Square Feet In SF’s Showplace Square
Eight Sleep signed a seven‑year lease for 19,839 sq ft at 383 Rhode Island St, adding a ground‑floor showroom and offices in Showplace Square. The move expands the company's Bay Area footprint.
Nvidia Debt Rocket-Fuels Data Center Sprawl Bigger Than San Francisco
A $3.8B Nvidia‑linked bond sale is speeding Tract Capital’s plan to build multi‑gigawatt data‑center campuses that together span more acreage than San Francisco. The timeline turns on power delivery and permits.
Stacked Towns Surge To Life On Brooklyn Basin Waterfront
Construction is underway on Parcel H at Brooklyn Basin, bringing 83 townhouse-style apartments to Oakland's waterfront opposite a new plaza. The five-story block includes podium parking and ground-floor porches.












