Market Update
Oakland Office Market Mid-2026: What Tenants and Investors Need to Know Right Now
Vacancy in Oakland's CBD is elevated — and that's actually good news if you know how to read it. Here's an honest look at where the market stands, what landlords are conceding, and why the window for favorable deals may be shorter than you think.
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Owner-User
Buy vs. Lease: Why More East Bay Businesses Are Choosing to Own Their Building in 2026
For years, leasing was the default for most East Bay businesses. That calculus is changing. With favorable pricing, SBA financing, and elevated landlord motivation, ownership is now a realistic option for more companies than ever before.
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Submarket Spotlight
West Berkeley's Industrial Zone: The East Bay's Best Flex and R&D Space — And Why It's Still Undervalued
If you need high ceilings, open floor plates, lab-ready infrastructure, and freeway access — and you haven't looked at West Berkeley — you're missing one of the best-kept commercial real estate secrets in the Bay Area.
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