Commentary

Upgrades and redesigns don't come cheap, and owners of older office buildings need to be nimble, flexible and creative to level to playing field.

There are so many black swans circling now, that the level of certainty of any forecast is suspect, good or bad.

It is almost assured that Proposition 10 will pass, and the state of California will become a free for all with different, complex and in many jurisdictions, nonsensical rent control policies. The biggest risk for apartment owners and developers is risk of the unknown.

The exorbitant cost of doing business in the Bay Area is driving more companies to up-and-coming regional markets like Sacramento.

If you're an investor that either owns or is considering buying a stand-alone Rite Aid retail pharmacy, the scenario and forecast are somewhat mixed.

The gaming-changing strategies that are being employed by Amazon.com are fascinating to behold.