Blackstone Bags Hyatt Regency San Francisco in $279 Million Embarcadero Deal
Sunstone agreed to sell the 821-room Hyatt Regency San Francisco to funds affiliated with Blackstone for $279 million, with closing expected late July or early August 2026.
Sacramento Power Players Cut $11 Billion Housing Bond Deal For November Showdown
Legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to place an $11B affordable housing bond on the November ballot, including about $1.25B carved out for veterans.
San Mateo County Rent Squeeze: Foster City Soars While Others Stand Still
Countywide asking rents in San Mateo County rose about 6% to roughly $3,368, but increases are concentrated in cities like Foster City and Menlo Park while older-stock apartments stay flat.
Peninsula Apartment Double-Play Nets $17.9 Million From Hungry Investors
The Levin Johnston team closed two Peninsula multifamily sales — a 16-unit San Mateo building and a 15-unit Palo Alto property — worth about $17.9M combined. The deals highlight continued investor interest on the Peninsula.
Apple Park Neighbor Showdown: 147 Townhomes vs. Homestead Shopping Center
PulteGroup's 147-unit Parvia cleared architectural review and would replace the Homestead Shopping Center at 3521–3591 Homestead Road. Approvals and tenant lawsuits are still pending.












