Don't Mess With Texas: Lone Star State Uses SXSW To Steal Companies From California
Deep in the heart of Texas, SXSW is big and bright. Last year the two-week festival generated $325M for Austin's economy. More than just tax revenue and tourism, SXSW — running this year from March 6-19 — showcases the Texas capital, drawing companies from all over the world to open offices in its rolling hills.
Though SXSW started as a music festival, over its 30-year history it has morphed into much more. It now features tech, film and comedy alongside the music. The transition has doubled the annual attendance in just over five years to about 140,000 annually.…
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How Bay Area Building Owners Can Profit From Home-Sharing
For Airbnb head of multifamily housing partnerships Jaja Jackson, home-sharing is one of many ways building owners can benefit from partnerships with residents. Residents benefit from the supplemental income while building owners get a slice of the profits.
During Tuesday's Bisnow residential event, Jackson, the keynote speaker, discussed Airbnb's Friendly Builders Program with moderator Lowney Architecture founder and principal Ken Lowney. Jackson talked about why the program is increasingly popular among building owners and residents.
“Newer developments in urban centers…
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These Bay Area Neighborhoods Are Best For Families
East Bay cities have some of the best neighborhoods for Bay Area families with school-aged children, according to data from HomeUnion. Livermore ranked No. 1, followed by Fairfax and Walnut Creek. The East Bay did so well it makes up…
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4 Markets Where Renting Has Outpaced Homeownership
Renting is on the rise. A Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies report said 1.4 million new renter households were formed in 2015, pushing the percentage of U.S. households that rent to 36.4%. That is the highest level since the 1960s, and the trend is so pervasive that even wealthy Americans increasingly prefer home and apartment rentals to homeownership.
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How The Top Retail REITs Are Faring In The Midst Of Industry Turmoil
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We're Hiring A San Francisco Director Of Business Development
One of Bisnow's top-performing sales markets needs some love. Do you know The Bay area? Do you want to? More importantly, do you live and breathe sales, real estate and events? Perfect. Then you already know that Bisnow is the largest platform of commercial real estate news and events in North America.
Our goal: to continue to grow our global company, keep the party going and get you floor seats to see the Golden State Warriors. (Just kidding ... or ARE we?) We offer competitive compensation structures, full health benefits and unlimited vacation time.
Know anyone who's into that? We'll pay you a cool $6,000 if we hire your referral. Send that résumé to Javier@bisnow.com. |
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