Author: Savannah Rollins
Once upon a time, California was the beating heart of American manufacturing. From aerospace in El Segundo to semiconductors in Silicon Valley, the Golden State built things — big, bold, world-changing things. But over the past three decades, factories have shuttered, jobs have moved overseas and California has become better known for exporting ideas than importing machinery. Now, the tides are shifting. COVID-19 exposed the fragility of global supply chains. Container ships stacked outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reminded us just how far we’ve outsourced our productive capacity. Talk of “reshoring” — bringing manufacturing back to…
A funny thing about commercial real estate: while the buildings are fixed in place, the forces that create demand for them are anything but. They shift with time, trend and turmoil. And if you’re not paying attention, you might miss the cues that tell you when and where activity will ignite. Take the lease expiration, for example. It’s one of the most fundamental deal drivers in our business. When a lease winds down, a decision must be made: renew, relocate or remain on a month-to-month basis. That single moment often becomes the catalyst for months of planning, broker engagement, site…
Is your tax refund still sitting in your savings account, waiting to be spent? Summer vacation and tax refunds can be a great combination for Americans. Whether you’re taking a summer trip to get a breather from work or organizing time as a family, there are many budget-friendly ways to spend your tax refund this summer without spending a lot of money. Remember, you don’t have to rack up South Beach-levels of debt on your credit card to have a fun family vacation. Instead, dip your toes into these fun, affordable tips and summer vacation ideas. Affordable summer vacation ideas…
GOP lawmakers prioritize politics over economic growth House Republicans on the taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. -writing committee this week advanced a bill that would stave off a tax hike for most Americans. In crafting the legislation, the Committee partially caved to the demands of the White House and the SALT Caucus, sending to the floor a bill that forgoes simplicity, falls short of true fiscal responsibility, and leaves sustained economic growth in the dust.…
Why Right Now Is an Incredible Time to Buy an Eichler Home If you’ve been dreaming of owning an Eichler home, now might be one of the best windows of opportunity we’ve seen in a long time—and here’s why. Eichler Inventory Is Up… But Buyer Competition Is Low Spring typically brings a competitive real estate market, but this season has been a bit different. While there is a healthy amount of Eichler inventory available right now (in fact, this past week we hit the HIGHEST amount of Eichler homes on the market in California so far in 2025) – there…
I get this question a lot: “Where do you find your deals?” The easy answer is everywhere. The real answer? Deals find me — because I’ve spent years putting myself in the path of opportunity. Yes, cold calls and referrals still work, but the best transactions of my career have come from places most brokers overlook. So, in the spirit of helping you add a few more tools to your sourcing toolbox, here are seven unconventional — but highly effective — ways to find your next commercial real estate deal. Cooperating brokers Wait… cooperate with the competition? You bet. Some…
The Trump administration’s aggressive tariffs announced on “Liberation Day” included exemptions for crude oil and a handful of other energy products such as rare minerals. Some of those tariffs have been rolled back, but current tariff levels are still the highest they’ve been in almost a century and an investigation into critical minerals and derivatives is underway. The current exemptions for crude oil and rare minerals will not save the oil and gas industry from feeling the pinch. Tariffs will squeeze American energy production from several angles, from extraction to refining to electricity production and transmission. Tariffs Raise the Price…
If you’ve been watching the real estate market in the Bay Area lately, you’ve probably noticed this: some homes sell immediately with multiple offers, while others sit longer than expected. What’s the difference? A recent report from a major real estate technology platform highlighted what many of us in the field are already seeing – the market has become more nuanced. Even with low inventory, buyer behavior has shifted. Some homes generate immediate interest and competitive offers, while others are being overlooked. And that has everything to do with how well a home is priced, presented, and marketed. At Bay…
In his “Liberation Day” tariff announcement, President Trump justified his tariffs by describing America’s manufacturing as “devastated.” Three questions are worth asking. One, what is the state of manufacturing in the United States? Two, are tariffs a solution to what (if anything) ails the manufacturing sector? And three, if not tariffs, what is the alternative? Manufacturing Production “How much stuff do we make” is the most obvious starting point for evaluating the manufacturing sector. The numbers do not suggest the US has experienced a devastation of manufacturing capacity. US manufacturing’s gross output has been fairly flat over recent decades. However,…
With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that may make you feel a little worried about your finances. But here’s the thing you need to remember if you’re a homeowner. According to Investopedia: “Traditionally, stocks have been far more volatile than real estate. That’s not to say that real estate prices aren’t ever volatile—the years around the 2007 to 2008 financial…