Palo Alto’s council voted 6-0 to approve a seven-story, 321-unit building at 3606 El Camino Real, even as neighbors warned about traffic and bike-safety risks.

Palo Alto’s council rejected a proposal to limit wealthy “compounds” in Crescent Park and instead sent staff to study citywide construction and vacancy rules. Debate split along property‑rights lines.

A Pacific Heights Beaux-Arts mansion at 2898 Vallejo St. sold off-market for $56 million, the city's priciest residential sale since 2024. The deal underscores renewed demand at the ultra-luxury end of the market.

A San Francisco judge denied Uponor’s push to force arbitration in lawsuits over leaking PEX plumbing, clearing the way for court fights and potential class claims. Plaintiffs say repair bills have run into five figures.

PODS has taken the entire 104,400‑square‑foot warehouse at 1959 Monterey Road, a sign of continued demand for distribution-ready space in Central San Jose.

Crews have started work at 1979 Mission St as La Maravilla moves into construction, promising roughly 382 affordable homes and 136 supportive units near 16th Street BART.

Walnut Creek's council approved a plan to replace a 450,000‑square‑foot office park with 422 townhomes, including 55 affordable units. The vote ends local appeals and clears the way for permits.

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.