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Commercial real estate, explained plainly.
Market updates, investing guides and practical advice for owners, investors and business owners in Fremont, the East Bay, Silicon Valley and Sacramento — written by broker Bilal Salimi.
Selling
Transfer Tax on Commercial Property in Alameda County: City-by-City (2026)
Selling a $3 million building costs about $3,300 in transfer tax in Fremont — and about $55,800 in Oakland. Here are the rates and what they mean for your sale.
Market UpdateQ3 2026 Northern California Commercial Real Estate Market Update
Vacancy, rents and cap rates for the East Bay, Silicon Valley and Sacramento in Q3 2026 — and what they mean for owners, investors and tenants.
InvestingWhere Can Investors Still Find a 6.5% Cap Rate in Northern California?
California net-lease listings ask about 5.25%. Here is where 6.5%+ is still realistic in 2026 — and the trade-offs that come with it.