[1:10] In this episode of the Structures podcast, multimedia producer Kevin Truong and real estate reporters Blanca Torres and Roland Li talk about modular construction and its potential impact on the Bay Area housing crisis. [12:15] The podcasting trio also previews the Business Times Coolest Offices in the Bay Area competition which will reveal f…

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The subject of how Oakland's real estate market is changing was top of mind for our massive Oakland Structures special issue which delved into the city's commercial, residential and retail market.It's also the subject of this week's Structures podcast where we explore more deeply some of the issues laid out in the special section. [1:00] First up w…

Ep 11: On partial stake sales, Salesforce Tower and modular constructionOn this week's issue of the Structures podcast, multimedia producer Kevin Truong and real estate reporters Blanca Torres and Roland Li dive full on into the policy wonk behind partial stake sales, which allow landlords to skirt transfer and property taxes. [1:22]Then the podcas…

In this episode of the SFBT Structures Podcast multimedia producer Kevin Truong and real estate reporters Blanca Torres and Roland Li break down some of the questions you’ve always been afraid to ask about affordable housing, draw some distinctions with other programs designed to make housing cheaper and outline some of the deeper social issues whi…