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Technology companies are having an ever-increasing impact on US cities, such as local economies and workforce development, physical space, micro-transportation, labor shortage and trade tensions.

Large blocks of contiguous office space are disappearing from the L.A. market, thanks to a spike in demand from new media companies.

Boston Properties and TMG will acquire and develop Platform 16, an urban campus near Diridon Station, which is one of the region's most prominent locations as home to more than 120 technology firms.

Multifamily investors see self-storage as a similar low-risk profile with the potential to outperform other real estate assets in a downturn.

The Inland Empire is becoming the next frontier for multifamily investors looking for opportunities in the Southern California market.

Record vacancy rates in Orange County also meant flat leasing activity, thanks to the extreme lack of supply.

While lenders are cautious on hospitality deals, there are a range of options for borrowers looking to secure funding this year.

Schools are now employing "demonstrated interest" or how much consideration an applicant is giving their school.