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Erik HaydenSep 2, 2026, 10:15:12 AM10 min read

The 2026 Year-End OZ Calendar: Which Gains Reach OZ 2.0

If you realized a capital gain in 2026 and you're weighing an Opportunity Zone ...

Erik HaydenAug 20, 2026, 10:33:02 AM12 min read

Opportunity Zone Fundraising in Q2 2026: What Novogradac Reported

Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) tracked by Novogradac reported $264.0 million in new ...

Erik HaydenAug 18, 2026, 3:52:15 PM7 min read

Are These the Right Opportunity Zone Tracts for San Jose?

The other day, I shared my initial reaction to California’s proposed Opportunity Zone 2.0 ...

Urban CatalystAug 12, 2026, 10:46:08 AM12 min read

What Are the Potential Tax Benefits and Risks of QOFs?

Qualified Opportunity Funds have become a recognized strategy for accredited investors ...

Erik HaydenAug 11, 2026, 10:03:33 AM15 min read

How to Prepare for Opportunity Zones 2.0 in 2027

The Opportunity Zone program enters a new phase on January 1, 2027. The One Big Beautiful ...

Urban CatalystAug 10, 2026, 2:15:39 PM8 min read

California Opportunity Zone Map: San Jose in the 2026 Draft

California’s draft Opportunity Zone map recommends 560 of the state’s 2,469 eligible ...

Urban CatalystAug 5, 2026, 9:00:01 AM10 min read

San Jose Ranks Among America’s Happiest Cities

San Jose ranked as the tenth happiest city in America in WalletHub’s 2026 Happiest Cities ...

Urban CatalystAug 4, 2026, 11:56:47 AM20 min read

California OZ 2.0 Public Comment & Map Selection

Last reviewed and updated August 4, 2026.

Urban CatalystJul 31, 2026, 11:42:40 AM9 min read

How Big Is the Opportunity Zone Real Estate Market?

Urban CatalystJul 28, 2026, 2:54:28 PM20 min read

California Economy 2026: GDP, Jobs and Growth Data

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