East Bay CRE Insights
Analysis, observations, and practical advice from 14 years in the East Bay commercial market.
Market Report
Oakland Office Market Update: What the Numbers Actually Mean for Tenants and Investors
Vacancy is elevated. Rents are down. Concessions are at historic highs. Here's what the current Oakland office market actually means if you're in it.
Owner-User Guide
Buy vs. Lease in the East Bay: A Practical Framework for Business Owners
The case for ownership has rarely been stronger in the East Bay. Here's how to model the decision honestly before you commit either way.
Submarket Spotlight
West Berkeley's Industrial Zone: The East Bay's Best-Kept Flex Space Secret
High ceilings, open floor plates, I-80 access, and rents far below South of Market. West Berkeley's flex corridor is having a moment.
Submarket Comparison
Office vs. Flex Space: Which Asset Fits Your East Bay Company?
A practical head-to-head breakdown — asset specs, rent ranges, TI availability, BART access, and power requirements. Know what you need before you start touring.
Market Analysis
Hybrid Work & East Bay Office Demand: What Companies Are Actually Doing
Rightsizing, subleasing, reconfiguring. How Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville tenants are restructuring their office footprint — and what it means for landlords and investors.
Tenant Strategy
How to Negotiate Your Commercial Lease Renewal in the East Bay Right Now
Landlords need you more than they're letting on. Here's what leverage looks like in today's Oakland and Berkeley market — and exactly how to use it before your lease expires.
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Neil Cowperthwaite
Principal · Lee & Associates Oakland
DRE# 01912683
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555 12th Street, Suite 1725 · Oakland, CA 94607
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Berkeley · Oakland · Emeryville · Alameda · San Leandro