by Akki Patel | Feb 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re developing commercial real estate in California, there’s one acronym you need to understand before breaking ground: CEQA. The California Environmental Quality Act isn’t just another regulatory hurdle; it’s a fundamental framework that...
by Akki Patel | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
In my previous article, I discussed where retail stood at the end of 2025—a market in transition that requires more innovative strategies from everyone involved. Now, as we look toward 2026, one word sums up the overall feeling: uncertainty. ...
by Akki Patel | Dec 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we approach the end of 2025, the retail real estate market across California and the Western U.S. tells a complex story—one that requires us to look beyond the headlines to understand what’s happening locally. At LRE & Co, we focus on...
by Akki Patel | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most CEOs conduct market research from boardrooms and spreadsheets. I believe you can only truly understand a market by driving its streets, walking its sidewalks, and experiencing its communities firsthand. My Colleague Victor and I have logged thousands of miles...
by Akki Patel | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
San Francisco has a new mayor, and his story is quite remarkable in today’s political landscape. Daniel Lurie, who took office in January 2025, isn’t following the usual path to public office. He’s a problem-solver who spent nearly twenty years...
