A Transwestern report says San Francisco and New York are leading a nationwide office rebound, with leasing up, vacancies easing and weekday foot traffic returning. Local policy moves and AI-driven demand are key parts of the story.

Mayor Lurie joined a groundbreaking for a 303‑unit mixed‑income tower in Lower Nob Hill, with about a third of units set aside for lower‑income residents.

Apple purchased Cupertino office buildings it had long leased, expanding its real‑estate footprint around Apple Park and continuing a broader Bay Area buying spree.

The long‑stalled Oceanwide Center at 50 First Street is reportedly set to sell for $95 million, a steep markdown after years of liens and lender fights.

Sausalito’s council voted to pair objective design standards with a ViewSync tool that measures how much new buildings can block iconic Bay vistas. The move creates numeric caps for view loss and a faster permit path for compliant projects.

GM is reportedly eyeing Sunnyvale's Tech Corners to consolidate Bay Area offices, cutting its footprint from over 1 million to about 400,000 sq ft.

San Francisco faces a zoning dispute as Align Real Estate proposes a 25-story residential tower in the Marina District, spurring debates on city development and housing laws.

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.

Apartments.com data show national rents cooled in November while San Francisco surged to lead the nation at 5.6% annual growth.

A $5,000 Alamo Square listing prompted applicants to submit "best offers," highlighting how soaring rents and thin inventories are turning even rentals into auctions. Legal and policy questions are emerging as tenants scramble.

San Francisco cut the ribbon on the Sophie Maxwell Building, a 105‑unit workforce housing project at the Potrero Power Station. Officials say its financing could be a model for middle‑income housing.

SGC staff recommended $47.6M for Mercy Housing's 187‑unit LGBTQ senior project at 1939 Market. The council votes next Wednesday.