Yerba Madre has relocated its headquarters from Sonoma County into Oakland’s Tapscott Building, signing a roughly 16,719-square-foot lease that boosts Uptown office activity.

Step Up Housing paid $57M for Bay Village’s 260 units in Vallejo and says it will convert a substantial share into long‑term affordable homes, backed by bond and private financing.

Zillow predicts modest, uneven movement for California housing in 2026 — Bay Area softness alongside small gains in San Diego and L.A., with rates staying high.

Recent sales and loan purchases show investors are paying steep discounts for Oakland apartments, signaling weakness in the city's multifamily market.

Berkeley officials are testing support for a roughly $300 million bond to repair civic buildings, shore up the marina and modernize emergency facilities.

FEMA processing delays left Berkeley covering an $836,000 gap for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center renovation, forcing scaled‑back work and local fund shifts.

The Phoenix, an affordable housing development, opened in West Oakland with a celebration and support from local leaders, providing 100 new homes for low-income families and individuals.

Councilmember Carroll Fife filed a resolution asking the city to open exclusive negotiations with Costco and developer DECA for the North Gateway parcel at the former Oakland Army Base. The move would only authorize talks; approvals and cleanup remain to be decided.

Modified filings would raise the planned 2190 Shattuck tower from 25 to 34 stories, leveraging state density-bonus rules that can unlock extra floors.

A lender affiliate took back Broadway Medical Plaza at 3901–3903 Broadway via a deed in lieu after an unpaid loan of about $32.5M. The transfer underscores growing strain in the East Bay commercial market.

The Prescott Station, a new affordable housing development with 235 apartments, has opened in West Oakland, revitalizing a former homeless encampment area.

Alameda celebrates the opening of Estuary I and Linnet Corner, providing 109 affordable homes as part of its North Housing initiative, with a public ceremony featuring local leaders.

A historic Eichler home in the Bay Area, designed by Claude Oakland in 1964, is for sale at $1.375 million, featuring original elements and modern updates.