San Francisco

In this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b>, Michael Shields of Silicon Valley Multifamily Group says owners find the stricter versions of rent control confusing and feel they need professional help to manage or sell assets.

As the year winds to a close, it ends with significant activity in Silicon Valley and GlobeSt.com has learned of several significant recent transactions that are contributing to the ongoing stimulus underway there.

Gregg von Thaden is principal and managing director of the Avison Young Silicon Valley office, and recently discussed the strategy for growth, real estate opportunities and the office goals in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b>.

Many real estate developers have tapped into the hospitality industry, hiring leading executives to spearhead these increasingly impressive suites of residential amenities, GlobeSt.com learns in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b>.

In the value-add acquisition overlooking Google's future campus, DivcoWest and Rockpoint bought stable in-place income that with a capital investment can be repositioned to appeal to a wide range of tenants.

With a majority of the new retailers scheduled for a 2018 opening, timing appears to be optimal for the new employees of Dropbox and Airbnb, both of which signed two of the largest office lease deals in 2017.

Spaces Levi's Plaza, which opened earlier this week, offers professionals a 32,000-square-foot business hub built around the concept of shared ideas, entrepreneurialism and innovation.

The outlook for Oakland remains strong for rent growth and long term, as the center of global tech, the top three Bay Area cities will continue to be among the most dynamic office markets in the nation.