CAREA Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Update
Join the Chinese American Real Estate Association (CAREA) for a morning look at the Bay Area commercial real estate market. A panel of experienced practitioners will cover leasing, investment sales and capital markets: where deals are getting done, what tenants and investors are looking for, and how financing conditions are affecting values. Expect practical takeaways, an open Q&A, and time to network with fellow real estate professionals.
Featured Speakers
Ron Cruz, CCIM – Director, The Econic Company
Ron handles acquisitions, dispositions and leasing of commercial property across Silicon Valley. He has closed over 650,000 SF of transactions worth more than $200 million. He has represented clients such as UBS, AvalonBay, Essex Property Trust and DPI Retail, and has advised tenants including One Medical and Panera Bread. Before joining Econic, he worked on retail sales and leasing at Newmark’s San Jose office.
Yuan-Sing Chang – Vice President, AiCRE
Yuan has about 20 years of experience in retail and office leasing and sales in the Bay Area, representing both landlords and tenants. His work includes leasing at Cupertino Village and Monterey Plaza and the sale of Crescent Square in Milpitas. He has represented Kimco Realty and Legacy Partners. Yuan is a LEED Accredited Professional and a past CAREA President (2017–2019).
Jason Wang – Director, George Smith Partners
Jason structures debt and equity for new construction and value-add projects, and arranges financing for foreign national investors. He has 10 years in commercial real estate capital markets and has closed more than $1.8 billion in loans with life companies, banks, CMBS, agency lenders and debt funds. He serves on the CAREA Board.
Admission
CAREA Members: Free
Non-Members: $20
Space is limited, so please register in advance.