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.

The Marina's historic Safeway—a midcentury architectural gem and legendary singles hangout—could be demolished for a 25-story apartment tower that's uniting even pro-housing politicians in opposition. The fight's already drawing comparisons to the epic 2013 waterfront battle that killed the 8 Washington project.

Tahoe Donner will open a new downhill lodge for the 2025–26 season, with expanded dining, a large sun deck, an indoor kids’ ski-school space and improved lift access. The building is scheduled to open with the resort on Dec. 19.

Woodlands Market will anchor a five‑story redevelopment at the former Draeger's site in downtown San Mateo, bringing a large grocery, office space and 10 low‑income units to the block.