Commercial real estate report for Sonoma, Napa, Marin and Solano counties

The North Bay commercial real estate market is experiencing shifts, with Marin County seeing a surge in apartment sales but increased vacancies. Office spaces in Santa Rosa remain stable despite hybrid work trends, while Napa and Solano counties report new leasing activity. Each spring North Bay Business Journal invites top commercial real estate brokers from … Read more

Embattled real estate mogul Ken Mattson confronted in Sonoma park as frustrated investors seek answers

A Press Democrat reporter who had been alerted to a possible confrontation saw Mattson, dressed in a black track suit, toss a set of car keys to his wife, Stacy. He walked a half-block to 1st Street West in silence and climbed into the passenger seat of their black GMC Yukon, which Stacy Mattson had … Read more

Sonoma, Marin real estate markets gaining steam, while Napa’s is in ‘balance’

In February, Marin County buyers absorbed 115 homes in consummated contracts – 20% ahead of last year – while sellers completed deals on 102 dwellings – 19% ahead of a year earlier. As 2025 continues to unfold, shoppers throughout the North Bay have reignited the home-buying process and will continue assessing current offerings, as well … Read more

Sonoma County real estate market turns turbulent, though 7 areas show improved year-to-year sales prices

Sales of single-family homes on Petaluma’s Westside outperformed all others, reporting a leap of 18% to close February at $640 per square foot. When markets turn in either direction, there are typically choppy data points as the data churns ahead to form a trend line. February was a great example of that. According to the … Read more