The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) invited a select group of commercial real estate brokers over to their office last night. Barry Broome, President and CEO, laid out GSEC’s game plan. The first step, which seems to be coming to a close, has been...
Downtown Sacramento Class A office rents have increased significantly over the last 6 months, and it seems that the expectations of most Tenant’s have adjusted in step. I think a big reason why most tenants have adapted (begrudgingly) to increased rent is because...
It’s not the Gold Rush……. Gradual Value Appreciation? I think not. Property is selling in the Midtown and Downtown Markets (The Core) for prices that are justified by increased demand for housing in Core, the development of the Arena and a multitude of other...
With the 4th of July just a day away I dusted off the old history book and started reading about our Founding Fathers. One of them, Thomas Jefferson who was President at the time (1803), sent Robert Livingston over to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase. ...
Over 30 years ago, voters passed Proposition 13 in response to unpredictable tax increases imposed on property in this state. Prop. 13 set a base rate of taxation and limited annual increases in assessed value. This protection continues today for all residential,...
It looks like the iconic Senator Office Building is about to change hands. The building consists of about 160,000 square feet on 10 floors, and has historically been a popular location for lobbyists and associations since it is directly across the street from the...
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