Unicorns, Legislation, and a Lightning-Fast Deal: How a Long Shot School Site Closed Six Months Early

A rare school campus deal unfolded at 2331 Saint Marks Way in Sacramento, thanks to strategic timing, charter-friendly legislation, and strong Rotary relationships. What began as an unlikely opportunity became a reality through a lease-to-purchase structure, public-private alignment, and a vision that proved unicorns really do exist—with patience.
Why Do I Do This?

Intelligent, successful people do not like to be sold or knowingly persuaded.
Resilience – Sacramento Commercial Real Estate

Relativity: Relative to major markets in California and throughout the US, Sacramento is still a bargain: The average price of a Sacramento office building was $220 a SF in 2021 while the national average was $330 a foot. This disparity has attracted many institutional investors.
Renewal or New Lease? Don’t Go Naked.

How long would a snail survive without its shell; a porcupine without its quills; a skunk without its spray? As a commercial real estate broker representing occupiers in their commercial real estate dealings, I strongly encourage retaining a broker when dealing with a renewal or new lease. Certainly, you are capable of finding space; there […]