Commercial Buildings:

The city of San Jose has been developing the area, especially the downtown area to suit the growing and bustling economy. The high tech centers offer a great deal of office space is available for entrepreneurs of all types to take advantage of. While spaces do in fact exist, the price to rent a San Jose Commercial property is relatively high compared to many other large cities. A recent survey of the vacancies in the area, results yielded many offices starting at around $550 a month for small offices, and $2 - $3 a square foot for larger options, including storefront retail storefronts, and other great options as well. The area does have a high cost of living, and feature both mid-level and high level prices, but a search will yield a variety of opportunities to explore. Renting an office space is never an easy task, and leasing a commercial property in San Jose CA, should not be taken lightly because once you start signing on the dotted line it's too late. We have executive suites and office spaces available in the South Bay - in Milpitas, Gilroy, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Cupertino, and Santa Cruz. We also service properties in San Francisco, Oakland, Orange County, and Fresno.

Commercial Lease:

Are you a new company with special needs when it comes to finding a commercial property in San Jose? Whatever your situation is, you need to choose what type of lease agreement you will agree to. For newer companies the best way is to sign a shorter lease - (maybe even monthly if possible) because this will give you flexibility. Of course if you find an amazing deal on a commercial building, or office center that offers free move in then you should consider that. To learn more about renting commercial real estate (or buying a property), check our articles.

The third largest city in the state of California is often times referred to as Silicon Valley. The area was once a major farming city, but is now one of the largest centers for high technology. The estimated population is 948,279 at the city center and roughly 1.8 million in the greater metropolitan area. The city is in close proximity to San Francisco and has a deep cultural history that dates back to the 1777 founding as a Spanish colony.

San Jose Economy:

The economy of the greater San Jose area relies heavily on high technology. While other industries do abound in the area, the city is known for technology and continues to receive a large influx of people looking to pursue careers in that sector. Some of the larger companies that call the area home include, Adobe Systems, BEA Systems, Cisco, SunPower, eBay, and many others. The area also has a high concentration of higher education centers with focuses on computer technology. Some of the larger schools in the area include, University of California Berkeley, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University and Stanford University. Whether you’re looking for a higher education or looking to grow in computer vocations, the area has a deep wealth of options to consider. Despite many companies with over 1,000 employees, the unemployment rate of San Jose is 11% and has been dropping slightly in recent months.
The greater San Jose area has a climate that is similar to other areas in the Bay Area. The city is more inland and near mountains and receives an annual rainfall of 14 inches. The average temperatures are relatively mild, and the city doesn’t receive extreme weather or a lot of snowfall. IN the summer, the high temperatures are in the lower 90’s and dry heat with little to no humidity. Much like many other west coast cities, the area receives many consecutive days of sunny, moderate weather.

San Jose Housing:

The real estate market in San Jose is relatively strong. The area has seen a rise in home prices through 2009, and some dips towards quarter 4, and is relatively high. The median home price of San Jose is $519,989 with a 9% 2-5 year gain. The area is known for it’s high cost of living, but the annual income reflects that, and the pay scales are higher than most other areas in the United States.
The mayor of San Jose is Chuck Reed and has been in office since 2007. He is a democrat and has a storied history of politics and a career in the military, serving in the United States Air Force. He was also an Environmental Attorney for quite some times. He has worked towards rebuilding the downtown area, creating more jobs in various sectors, as well as improving education in the greater area as well.