Get into the latest trends in commercial real estate in California with Jim Simon and Brandon Fender in our next episode of RSG Insider. They cover the demand for industrial spaces, life science and tech office developments, hotels, and housing, including how these trends affect what different cities and counties are experiencing. RSG supports local governments in navigating these market changes, as no two sites, development projects, or communities are identical.

Jim Simon and Jenny Benitez break down the topic of community benefits in local development projects across California in Episode 4 of RSG Insider.

They discuss the basics of what community benefits are, how cities can secure these public benefits from developers, and explain the mechanisms that make this possible. Jenny emphasizes the mutual advantages for both cities and developers due to the voluntary nature of these agreements and the importance of city-established priorities. Plus, Jenny shares why this is some of her favorite work!

In this episode of RSG Insider, Tara Matthews and Dominique Clark share the ins and outs of affordable housing underwriting.

They start by defining what underwriting means in the context of affordable housing and why public agencies might need to contribute financially to affordable housing projects. Dominique talks about the specific factors RSG analyzes during the underwriting process and what sets our team apart in this field. You'll also hear what Dominique enjoys most about underwriting and her perspective on the future of affordable housing.