It may now seem like a lifetime ago given the ubiquity and enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on our everyday lives, but it has actually only been a few months since California’s chronic and acute shortage of housing had been monopolizing our attention. While we shelter in place and try to imagine what the world will look like after things get back to “normal,” … [Read more...] about Remember the California housing crisis? Judge rules that SB 35 bars the City of Los Altos from rejecting controversial project
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Practical ideas for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your commercial lease
One of the critical lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is how quickly a situation can change, and how adaptable businesses must be in order to respond. Just three months ago, we were watching the Dow hit 29,000 for its fastest 1,000 point gain ever, and wondering whether our Silicon Valley economy might begin to slow down. Now, to halt the worldwide spread of this disease, … [Read more...] about Practical ideas for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your commercial lease
The coronavirus emergency, California real estate, and what’s next
One of the biggest news stories of 2020 thus far has been the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic . It seems that everywhere we look, the proliferation of this disease has caused more and more disruption in our everyday lives—from hundreds of cruise ship crewmembers and passengers becoming captive victims of the sickness, to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about The coronavirus emergency, California real estate, and what’s next
Thoughts on the impact of blockchain on the future of real estate transactions
Earlier this month, I enjoyed the distinct pleasure of attending the ninth annual Real Estate and Law (REAL) Symposium held at Stanford Law School. The REAL Symposium is a joint program presented by the Real Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, which was formerly part of the State Bar of California, and Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (“SPIRE”), … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the impact of blockchain on the future of real estate transactions
California Association of Realtors highlights new legislation affecting real estate in 2020
The California Association of Realtors (“CAR”) is one of the largest professional groups in the United States, numbering over 200,000 members. As one of the most influential organizations in the field of real estate, it plays a major role in policymaking questions affecting real estate matters and other industry issues in the Golden State and around the country. In light of … [Read more...] about California Association of Realtors highlights new legislation affecting real estate in 2020