North Bay Business Journal

  • New title policy could further crimp lending

    March 15th, 2010

    NORTH BAY — Title insurance companies are no longer providing “creditor’s rights” in accordance with the recent recommendations of both the American Land Title Association and the California Land Title Association.

  • Marin County apartments: Savvy investors move in to snap up properties

    March 15th, 2010

    The Marin County apartment market started strong in the first quarter of 2010 on the heels of an uptick in activity that began in the summer of 2009. Real estate investors sitting on the side lines in the first half of last year moved back in to the market to scoop up distressed apartment properties in good locations.

  • Sonoma County apartments: 2009 ’swallowed’ the market; but 2010 looks better

    March 15th, 2010

    While most owners and managers of apartment property in Sonoma County probably aren’t celebrating yet, things seem to be on a reasonably healthy track.

  • Napa-Solano apartments: Rent incentives common as cap rates show improvement

    March 15th, 2010

    Assuming that historical indicators hold true, the recession is over, we are told, and the economy is starting to rebound at some level.

  • 51 units of affordable housing set for downtown

    March 8th, 2010

    SANTA ROSA – The Hugh Futrell Corp. and Burbank Housing are teaming up on a 51-unit affordable housing project with 2,500 square feet of commercial space in downtown Santa Rosa.

  • NAPA: Napa resort developer leads global housing group

    February 15th, 2010

    Also: Chamber CEO Batto talks about jobs, local economy

  • Borrowers face risks in foreclosures, short sales

    February 8th, 2010

    NORTH BAY – With the rise of foreclosures and short sales, homeowners, commercial property owners and real estate investors should be looking out for some potentially costly pitfalls.

  • UCLA economist sees a bottom to deep economic downturn

    February 1st, 2010

    SANTA ROSA – The State of Sonoma County Report to the Community Jan. 20 recapped the causes of the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression and previewed signs of recovery.

  • Marin Builders Association buys Marin Home Show

    January 18th, 2010

    SAN RAFAEL — The Marin Builders Association acquired rights to the Marin Home Show, giving the construction industry group an opportunity to provide its members a venue to further promote their businesses. The annual event will continue to showcase new products and services as well as help homeowners connect with contractors. Doris Bagley will stay on as producer of the event to ensure a smooth transition for exhibitors.

  • Real Estate: Bridger re-enters market; CBAs continue to fuel debate

    December 21st, 2009

    After a two-year hiatus from the commercial mortgage-backed securities market, Bridger Commercial Funding headquartered in Mill Valley has gotten back in. … The signing of a Community Benefits Agreement between the developer of Sonoma Mountain Village and the Accountable Development Coalition has spurred heated discussions in the development community as to what the long-term repercussions will be. … A new LinkedIn group, Real Estate Joint Venture Matching Group, has popped up online to help facilitate joint ventures to spur activity in the real estate market. … WellcomeMat.com is a community of real estate professionals, brokerages and filmmakers focused on using full-motion video to better market themselves and properties.

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