Monthly Archives: May 2011

Bay Area office deals may lift up Tri-Valley

Optimistic: “There’s a sense that things are getting better,” says John Carpenter. An uptick in deals and tenant activity has yet to push the Tri-Valley office market out of the stagnant state it’s been in the last several quarters. Still, … Continue reading

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Cupertino-based Sobrato sells package of buildings in Bay Area for…

The Sobrato Organization, an iconic Silicon Valley developer, has sold a portfolio of buildings and land in Fremont, San Jose and Sunnyvale for a reported $80 million, in a deal that suggests investors think the tech sector has bounced back. … Continue reading

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Credit Rules the Housing Market

Page 1 of 2 | Next PageShow Entire Article Existing home sales were basically flat in April, down close to one percent month-to-month and down nearly 13 percent year-over-ear, but you have to remember last year we were heavily under … Continue reading

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Bay Biz Buzz: SF-based Del Monte Foods lures away Hershey CEO

After leading Hershey to three years of strong performances, CEO David West is leaving to take the top job at the smaller Del Monte Foods, a move that sent the candy maker’s shares plummeting Wednesday. Del Monte Foods, the San … Continue reading

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No Housing Recovery Without Private Label Mortgage Investors

Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article Despite the lowest interest rate on the 30 year fixed in six months, mortgage applications to purchase a new home fell last week, over 3 percent. In fact, purchase application volume … Continue reading

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