Many thanks to Mike Gschwend for sharing an overview of the Jackson Square office space market.  Personally, it’s one my favorite neighborhoods in San Francisco and also one of the more competitive submarkets in San Francisco.  The neighborhood has been a popular spot for creative firms and the hedge fund crowd.  If the commercial real estate market does what everyone is predicting it will do next year (read get worse) then 2009 may be the year to find a decent value in Jackson Square.

Potrero Hill in San Francisco has been home to many great companies (both large and small) over the years.  Companies have always found Potrero Hill as a great alternative for office space and industrial space in San Francisco.  The neighborhood is defined by its diverse make up of buildings and commercial uses.  It’s home to creative firms, tech companies, startups, and design firms.  Companies are typically attracted to the look and feel of the neighborhood and spaces, the relatively cheaper rents and the proximity to transportation.

Our friend Jonathan Heaton generously contributed this neighborhood video describing the specifics of the Potrero Hill commercial real estate submarket.

Emeryville has been the home to many small businesses and startups that have grown into some of the most recognizable brands. Thanks to Eli Ceryak for providing us with an overview of the Emeryville commercial real estate market.

We have some great things in store for our business users who are contemplating a new home for their business.  We’ll be rolling out videos to help you better understand the markets you’re considering.  The best part is that these vids are coming to you from the experts themselves.  We’d like to thank Trent with Colliers in Oakland who contributed this guided tour of the Oakland, CA office space market.