San Jose And Oakland Downtowns Refuse To Die In Post‑Pandemic Shakeup
Vacant offices are becoming a chance to remake downtowns rather than a death knell. Designers and planners point to housing, parks and "stickier" public spaces as the core of a new strategy.
Mystery Nevada Buyer Snags Los Altos Hilltop Maryknoll Estate For $43 Million
A century-old Maryknoll Residence in Los Altos sold in an all‑cash deal for about $43 million, public records show. The buyer is listed as Saint Therese Holdings; filings suggest a link to Bia‑Echo.
Sleepy Lake Geneva Hit With A Splashy $11 Million Estate Listing
A rare 9.16‑acre Geneva Lake estate with 160 feet of shoreline has quietly listed for about $11 million, becoming the area's top active listing. The parcel is being marketed by Compass' Lake Geneva office.
Bay Area Home Hunters Pounce as Mortgage Rush Jumps 11 Percent
Mortgage applications surged nearly 11% last week, opening brief windows for Bay Area buyers to lock financing as rates bounced. Small rate moves are changing buyer behavior.
Tribal Housing Powerhouse Quietly Grabs Everett’s Waterford for $53M
Spokane Indian Housing Authority paid about $53.3M for the 200‑unit Waterford Apartments in Everett, expanding its western Washington holdings amid a busy acquisition run. Local filings and industry notices detail the deal.












