Supermicro Moves In On Old Fry’s, Turning San Jose Icon Into New Tech Hub
Supermicro has begun converting the iconic Fry’s store in north San Jose into a 333,000‑sq‑ft manufacturing and warehouse building — the first phase of a planned 3 million‑sq‑ft campus.
Santa Clara Stunner: $183M Bet on Sofia Apartments
Acacia Capital bought the Sofia Apartments in Santa Clara for $183M—about $640K per unit—one of the pricier South Bay multifamily trades. The property includes dozens of city‑set‑aside affordable units.
Bay Area Homebuyers Get New Lifeline With Almost No Cash Down
A new two‑loan option pairs an FHA/VA mortgage with National Homebuyers Fund down‑payment help, potentially letting some Bay Area buyers purchase with little or no cash.
San Jose Rent Dip Barely Dents City’s Sky‑High Prices
Average asking rent in San Jose dipped modestly in December but stayed higher than a year ago, leaving affordability strained while investors remain active. Data vendors report different levels.
23andMe Bails On Sunnyvale Mega Office For Modest Palo Alto HQ
23andMe is relocating its downsized headquarters to 2555 Park Blvd in Palo Alto, a much smaller space than its former Sunnyvale campus amid restructuring and sale activity.
Cupertino’s Skinny Mary Avenue Strip Slated for 40 All-Affordable Units
Building permits are in for Mary Avenue Villas, a 40-unit, 100%-affordable Cupertino project that would reserve nearly half its homes for residents with developmental disabilities. The filings mark a milestone but funding and council approvals still lie ahead.












