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Are you ready to embark on a journey that combines your financial future and contributes to the growth of local communities? You're in the right place. The Urban Catalyst blog provides valuable insights, industry updates, and investment knowledge designed for those with portfolios looking to reduce capital gains taxes. For those looking for more information on Opportunity Zones, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), multifamily and commercial real estate investments, we are here for you. Whether you're new to these concepts or a seasoned investor, in our blog you can expect to see industry news, company news, investor spotlights, education opportunities and more. If this sounds like something that you want to know more about, subscribe to our blog today and embark on a financial path that has the potential to also benefit the communities that need it most.

Urban Putt's Big Debut: Exploring Steve Fox's Creative Universe

Paseo 'Tenant Spotlight': Eos & Nyx

You have to do what’s right for the community, and that includes working with local government to sell one of our project sites

San Jose’s hotel market is outperforming 2022 levels in many key metrics, a sign of recovery

San Jose senior housing: Plenty of untapped demand for new assisted living projects like ours

Downtown San Jose will have 800 more San Jose State University students living there next year, a big boost to the area's vibrancy

We’ve hit new milestones for Icon/Echo and Keystone — and expect Paseo to reach one soon

Why California's Bay Area remains the U.S.’s largest tech talent pool amid retrenchment

Separating Fact from Fiction: The California Corporate Exodus Myth

We’ve acquired the last piece of our icon/echo puzzle, allowing us to move our single biggest project forward

Part one of a three-blog series highlighting our new white paper: Debunking California’s population exodus myth

The Reintroduced Opportunity Zone extension legislation has two potential benefits for investors like you

Paseo is our first award-winning development project!

The San Jose metro’s rent-to-own gap is the widest in the nation

Google reaffirmed its commitment to san jose — and threw a block party to boot

San Jose has quietly become Silicon Valley’s all-around strongest multifamily submarket

We launched a new fund focused on the development of a multifamily project

Nasdaq 100’s special “rebalance” underlines Silicon Valley tech stocks’ impressive rebound

Silicon Valley’s latest job gains show we’re “poised for liftoff” as tech sector reverses downsizing

More people are working in our DST's home region, Dallas-Fort Worth, than ever before

Paseo’s tenants are abuzz with construction activity

The "Gray Wave" Is Washing Up On Silicon Valley's Shores

Check out a time-lapse video and photos of our hotel project’s construction

The return-to-office movement is surging as in-person work returns to the forefront

Get to know Elyse Phillips, a two-time investor in Urban Catalyst Opportunity Zone Fund I

Busting myths about Google, the tech sector, and the 'downtown exodus'

We pulled out all the stops for our third annual investor party!

I visited The Cashflow Doctor to answer his opportunity zone questions

Our head of development discussed how we curb rising costs in front of hundreds of businesspeople

Despite what you may have heard, Google remains committed to Downtown San Jose — as it has been all along

Missed our webinar on how to potentially shelter capital gains using opportunity zone investing? We’ve got you covered

Good news for our Opportunity Zone Fund II investors: We’ve diversified the fund’s portfolio by adding two additional projects

Downtown San Jose’s largest employer has deepened its commitment to the area by opening a big, gleaming office next to Urban Catalyst headquarters!

I discussed the future of Downtown San Jose in front of hundreds of city and local business leaders

Real Estate is Cyclical

Behind the deal: How we landed a construction loan for our hotel

Think you missed the deadline to invest in an OZ Fund after selling an LLC last year? You may still have a chance

Check out the progress we’re making to take our hotel project vertical

We’re in the top 5% of Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds: Novogradac

What Makes a Great Ground-Up Development

Our founder is one of Silicon Valley's most powerful people: Silicon Valley Business Journal

Why did we launch a DST? And what tax advantages come with it?

We’re about to break ground on Keystone

Rent vs. Own – For San Jose residents, it’s a big cost gap!

2023 to see return to office movement gain momentum

Transforming downtown San Jose

Where does the money go?

Why invest in an OZ Fund?

Icon and Echo are making waves!

Reasons to Invest in OZ Funds: Portfolio Diversification

Multifamily market is stronger than ever – and that’s great news for our investors!

Why miniature golf innovator Urban Putt chose downtown San Jose for its next location

Urban Catalyst’s Icon/Echo gets unanimous approval from San Jose Planning Commission!

Proposed new OZ Legislation should be good for investors

Commercial Real Estate has seen Success in 2022

Google has broken ground in downtown San Jose this month

what the 180-Day Rule Means

OpportunityDb Pitch Day

Back to office hits post-Pandemic high (again)

Urban Catalyst named one of the best real estate investment companies

Millennials want to live in San Jose

Sold a business? Here’s how you may defer your capital gains taxes

When it comes to fundraising, Urban Catalyst is a Top 5% Fund

Downtown San Jose: The View From the Ground

Capital Gains in a Down Market

Student Housing: Still a Growing Opportunity

San Jose Multifamily Rents Hit All-Time High

Location Still Matters

What does Google know?

MythBusters Revisited

Paseo Springs to Life

Breaking ground, building the future

Guess Who Else Likes Downtown San Jose?

Flight to Quality

Urban Catalyst Fund II Reaches a $100M Fundraising Milestone

Another day, another top ranking for San Jose

The Urban Catalyst Experience

You Asked and we Answered: Five Questions about Opportunity Zones

Urban Catalyst Breaks Ground on Senior Living Project in Downtown San Jose

Urban Catalyst: More Than Fund Managers

Commercial real estate and inflation

2021 tax time has passed - let's get ready for next year's tax season!

Delivering Quality Cake Beneath the Frosting

Is Owning A House Enough Real Estate?

“Parking Lot Index” says workers are coming back to the office

Four Things to Look for in an Opportunity Zone Fund

Novogradac Ranks Urban Catalyst in the Top 5% of OZ Fund Managers Raising Capital

Senior Housing Sees Record Demand in the Second Half of 2021

Protecting Your Gains in Company Stock

Is the Hines investment a sign of things to come?

San Jose Ranks Number One Again In Attracting Innovation

Demand for office space is bringing mega-deals to the South Bay

Reviving The Paseo

It's a Migration, Not an Exodus

In the Spotlight: Icon/Echo

Company Culture and the Demand for New Office Space

Innovation and Entrepreneurship were on Display in 2021 with a Busy Year of IPOs

Three Parcels Down, One to Go for Icon/Echo Projects

Fund II, Year 1 – Hitting Our Target and Then Some

Our Paseo Project Gets A Cutting-Edge Tenant

A Quick Note: The Groundbreakings are on Their Way

Our Investors Tell Us Why They Chose Urban Catalyst

Urban Catalyst and OpportunityDb’s Partnership Keeps Growing

Forbes Publishes My Article on Investing Capital Gains

The Latest Round of Office Deals Refute the Myth of a Silicon Valley Exodus

Top Questions from Potential Investors

Urban Catalyst projects: Where are they now?

The Top Urban Catalyst Blogs of 2021

Tech Companies Leading Silicon Valley Office Rebound

Paseo - Transformation from Cinema 12 to Restaurant Row

New Restaurant Row gets first tenant: Urban Putt

Google’s Red-Hot Growth Continues Unabated

The Urban Catalyst Leadership Team

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”

San Jose: Past, Present and Future

The Mark Moves Forward

San Jose's Demand for Office Remains Strong

Report Finds Investments in Opportunity Zones Continue to Grow

Urban Catalyst Takes on The California Exodus Myth

Our Second Guest Appearance on the Millionacres Podcast

Q&A with OpportunityDb’s Jimmy Atkinson

Investor Spotlight: Dave Kuo

Our Field Trip to Paseo

A Great Idea and a Strong Community Bear Fruit in Santa Clara

Our Fund I Projects: Hitting the Milestones

Give OZ A Chance

Rest Easy: Downtown San Jose is Getting a New Hotel

Investor Spotlight Video: Suresh Rajkumar

Jimmy Atkinson of OpportunityDb Visits Urban Catalyst

Erik Hayden Writes for Newsweek: There is no California Exodus

Investor Spotlight: David Cheung

Lights! Camera! Action! Camera 12 Cinema Converts to State-of-the-Art Office

Sell Your Tech Stock and You Might Get Hit with a Big Tax Bill

The Disappearing Benefit

Riding The Waves

Change is on the Horizon, and our Horizon will be Changing

Investment Dollars are Landing in Silicon Valley

Missed These Podcasts? Here’s Your Chance to Catch Up!

Downtown San Jose Revitalization Moves Forward Along with Our Icon/Echo Project

Investor Spotlight: Suresh Rajkumar

Have Capital Gains? The Clock is Ticking

Cryptocurrency Sales Can Come with a Large Tax Bill; Opportunity Zone Investments May Be a Good Option for Relief

It Didn’t Take Long...

Why Owning Land Provides Control

The California Dream is Still a Reality

What Does it Mean to be an Accredited Investor?

Is Time on Your Side? The Clock is Ticking!

The Forbes OZ 20 Lists Urban Catalyst as a Top Opportunity Zone Fund

Project Spotlight: Icon/Echo

Fund I Projects - Moving Forward at Lightning Speed!

National Expert on Opportunity Zones Tracks Down Erik Hayden for Podcast on Who’s Investing in OZs

City Council Gives Mega Yes to Google Mega Development

Have You Already Run Out of Time?

Tech Migration - Look Who’s Coming to San Jose!

Silicon Valley Office Market is Back, Hotter Than Ever!

Top 25 Opportunity Zone Tax Questions

Google Mega Campus Approved

Don’t Forget About the 180-Day Rule

Erik Hayden Interviewed by Motley Fool’s Millionacres Podcast

Forget Commercial Real Estate Predictions For Today: Let’s Talk About 2031 Instead

Investor Spotlight: Todd S.

Erik Hayden Published in Silicon Valley Business Journal

Report: San Jose City Council Expected to Vote on Google’s Downtown West by Spring

In the News: Urban Catalyst Fund II Launch

As Featured in Silicon Valley Business Journal: Urban Catalyst Opportunity Zone Fund II is Here

CBRE Report: San Jose Office Market to Thrive Post-Pandemic

U.S. News Reports: Invest in Commercial Real Estate in 2021

In the News: Urban Catalyst Fund I Success

IRS Extends Deadline to Invest in OZ Funds

Urban Catalyst Fund I Success Continues

Urban Catalyst Investors & Our Fund I Success

Urban Catalyst Opportunity Zone Fund Raises $131M in First Fund

UC Closes on Final Project -- Investors Now Control all 7/7 Developments in Fund!

Urban Catalyst’s Most Popular Blogs of 2020

Don’t Miss Our Best Videos of 2020!

Paseo Wins City Approval; Construction to Start Q2 2021

Erik Hayden’s Top Articles of the Year

Investor Spotlight Blogs of 2020

Investor Spotlight: Ed M., A Tech Executive Who Invested After He Sold Stock

Erik Hayden Featured on the Real Estate Investing Podcast

Urban Catalyst’s Partnership with OpportunityDb

Guide to Short-Term Capital Gains Tax & QOZ Funds

Ask a CPA: Top 15 Opportunity Zone Tax Questions Video

The Latest Urban Catalyst Project Updates

Top Three Investing Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve, As Told by Experts

Erik Hayden’s Latest Forbes Article

Investor Spotlight: Marcel B.

Erik Hayden Published in Forbes

Sean Raft Featured in The Real Deal

Despite Pandemic, Tech Giants are Moving to San Jose

Erik Hayden Writes for Silicon Valley Business Journal

Key Takeaways: Assessing the Election’s Implications for Opportunity Zones

How Will Opportunity Zones Be Impacted by the Election?

Meet Our Partners – Urban Catalyst Opportunity Fund

Key Takeaways: Managing Development Financing Amidst a Pandemic

Despite Pandemic, Google Moves Forward with Downtown San Jose Expansion

Investor Spotlight Series Featuring Dan Bozzuto

Senior Housing Demand to Soar for Decades to Come

Extended-Stay Hotels are Here to Stay

Trend Watch: The Future of Office Space