Avison Young said that investors are looking away from multifamily and industrial acquisitions in the market.

Optimal design and future-proofed workplace experience are embraced at the tech company.<br/>

It recently landed a $400 million construction debt facility to support the efforts.

Stanford, UCLA, UC-San Diego and San Diego State are demonstrating resiliency.

Five AI-focused companies leased over 22,000 square feet, alongside a mix of tech, creative, and venture capital tenants.

Leasing has outstripped new supply.

"Pricing algorithms don’t raise rents; they just efficiently respond to demand and supply,” one industry observer says.

Only Bakersfield, East Bay, Sacramento and Stockton are expected to see rent gains.