How Deferred Maintenance and Misaligned Strategy Erode Property Value and Community Trust Across the Bay Area, small and mid-scale property owners are confronting an inflection point. Operating expenses have outpaced rent growth, maintenance costs have surged, and regulatory demands have multiplied. The result is a widening gap between ownership intent and operational reality. Properties that…
After years of declining confidence, Bay Area residents are beginning to feel more hopeful about the region’s direction. Yet beneath that optimism, housing costs, homelessness, and affordability continue to challenge both residents and local leadership. The latest Bay Area News Group and Joint Venture Silicon Valley poll surveyed 1,634 registered voters across Alameda, Contra Costa,…