Erik Hayden

Responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area, Mr. Hayden has experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single family and large mixed-use and master planned developments. He maintains relationships with a broad network of property owners, enabling him to identify and acquire prime investments. Mr. Hayden also has expertise in navigating projects through the entitlement process by working with elected officials, community groups, and political organizations to gain support and get projects approved.

Blog Post by Erik Hayden

Erik HaydenOct 29, 2025 1:22:03 PM7 min read

Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Opportunity Zone Fund II

San Jose isn’t just growing - it’s surging forward. New reports show the city is ranked ...

Erik HaydenOct 14, 2025 11:40:38 AM6 min read

Invest in Downtown San Jose: Urban Catalyst Fund II Closing at the End of 2025

Erik HaydenSep 9, 2025 11:54:06 AM7 min read

Breaking Ground on Aquino: A New Chapter for Downtown San Jose

On September 3, 2025, Urban Catalyst officially broke ground on Aquino, our 278-unit ...

Erik HaydenAug 20, 2025 12:25:55 PM6 min read

Looking Ahead: Opportunity Zone 2.0

With the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program now officially a permanent part of the U.S. tax ...

Erik HaydenJul 22, 2025 12:01:43 PM7 min read

California Momentum, Bay Area Investment, and the San Jose Advantage

California recently took a major step to accelerate the delivery of much-needed housing ...

Erik HaydenJul 8, 2025 11:26:10 AM7 min read

Opportunity Zones Program Permanently Extended – Legislative Update

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1 into law, permanently extending the ...

Erik HaydenJun 10, 2025 1:55:07 PM6 min read

Spotlight on Leadership: Meet Mike Germain, Urban Catalyst’s Chief Financial Officer

At Urban Catalyst, we believe that strong leadership is the foundation of impactful ...

Erik HaydenJun 9, 2025 3:28:25 PM6 min read

Early Success for Our Marriott TownePlace Suites Hotel in Downtown San Jose

At Urban Catalyst, we’re proud to share the early success of our newest project: the ...

Erik HaydenMay 15, 2025 4:02:17 PM7 min read

Why Invest in Multifamily Housing in Opportunity Zones? New Data Highlights the Trend

Opportunity Zones have long been viewed as a powerful incentive in real estate investing, ...

Erik HaydenApr 24, 2025 10:47:18 AM5 min read

Now Open: A Sneak Peek Inside Downtown’s Newest Hotel

Video by Stan Olszewski It’s official! Today, April 24, 2025, we’re thrilled to celebrate ...

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