SAN FRANCISCO-While each of 100 cities in the Bay Area is required by state law to provide adequate affordable housing plans, only 12 of them are in compliance with the state guidelines. Surprisingly, despite the high cost of living in San Francisco, this city is considered to have one of the best strategies.

MARTINEZ, CA-A decision on the Camino Tassajara Integrated Project proposal was delayed after opponents lined up at a Board of Supervisors meeting for nearly 10 hours to voice their opinions on the project.

SAN FRANCISCO-Cushman & Wakefield has released its preliminary second-quarter 2002 report, which reveals that the San Francisco office market is still suffering from the technology crash.

SAN FRANCISCO-Cushman & Wakefield has released its preliminary second-quarter 2002 report, which reveals that the San Francisco office market is still suffering from the technology crash.

SEATTLE-Across America, the excess of capital available for real estate investments is creating a competitive market. According to Cushman & Wakefield, Seattle is more competitive than it has been in two years.

PUYALLUP-A local developer has spent nearly $40 million in retail purchases over the past month. Lahha Willos Properties LLC purchased two retail centers that are fully occupied.

SAN JOSE-The affordable housing crunch continues throughout the United States, as many affordable housing developers switch to market rates when their contracts expire. One San Jose development was acquired and renovated in an attempt to remain affordable.

LAKE TAHOE-After two decades, an ultimate decision has been reached for the Lake Tahoe construction ban lawsuit. The Supreme Court has voted six to three in favor of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, which was sued by property owners who had been banned from developing.