Urban Transformation: Pleasanton’s Redevelopment and Oakland’s Real Estate Struggles

Explore the dynamic shifts in urban landscapes as Pleasanton approves a mixed-use redevelopment of the iconic Barone's site, sparking debates on heritage preservation. Meanwhile, Oakland's century-old Leamington building faces financial turmoil amid a struggling office market. Dive into the booming commercial real estate software market and the fluctuating fortunes of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving challenges and opportunities in urban development and real estate investment.

Sources:
https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/pleasanton/2025/01/13/pleasanton-council-approves-plans-to-redevelop-barones-property/
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/14/oakland-property-build-loan-develop-real-estate-economy-history-office/
https://www.openpr.com/news/3814700/commercial-real-estate-software-market-is-booming-so-rapidly
https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/apollo-commercial-real-estate-finance-nyseari-price-target-cut-to-875-by-analysts-at-keefe-bruyette-woods-2025-01-14/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Pleasanton council approves plans to redevelop Barone's property
(00:03:22) Century-old Oakland tower is seized by lender as office market flounders
(00:06:30) Commercial Real Estate Software Market Is Booming So Rapidly with AppFolio, PropTech, LeasingDesk
(00:10:00) Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE:ARI) Price Target Cut to $8.75 by Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods