ERIK HAYDEN
Founder / Managing Partner
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.
ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
BLOG POSTS BY ERIK
Urban CatalystJun 30, 2026 1:28:43 PM16 min read
Downtown San Jose Real Estate in 2026
Downtown San Jose has entered 2026 with momentum that reflects years of coordinated development, infrastructure investment, and ...
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Urban CatalystJun 24, 2026 12:50:05 PM10 min read
What Opportunity Zones 2.0 Means for Investors
Key Takeaways: What Opportunity Zones 2.0 Means for Investors Opportunity Zones 2.0 refers to the permanent extension and ...
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Urban CatalystJun 15, 2026 3:05:43 PM21 min read
How to Evaluate Downtown San Jose Growth in 2026
Downtown San Jose sits at a pivotal point in its development trajectory. For individuals evaluating whether this market still ...
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