It’s the way we think 
that sets us apart.

TMG Partners has been in the business of developing award-winning, financially-successful, community-based real estate for 40 years. As much as we have accomplished over the last four decades, we believe it is the way we THINK about our region, the risks we manage, the critical timing of our projects and the value we create that sets us apart.
Localism

Real Estate is
a local business.

No, really.

The San Francisco Bay Area is an extremely diverse real estate marketplace with countless micro-business climates teeming with possibility. But you have to be here—and know here—to make the most of the opportunities all around us. Having been exclusively committed to the Bay Area for four decades, we have developed a keen local intuition which gives us a unique advantage in recognizing both the opportunities and risks in this complex market.
Regionalism

We Think 
Mega

If we try to solve our land use problems by focusing
only on the nine Bay Area counties, we will fail.

Michael CovarrubiasChairman & Co-CEO

As the Bay Area’s economy has grown over the last four decades, so too has its challenges—particularly related to transportation, housing, affordability and climate change. To plan for growth of 4 million more people in the next third of a century, TMG is thinking bigger, beyond our nine Bay Area counties, and working on longer term strategies to create greater connectivity across our entire megaregion.
Timing

It’s got to work at low tide as well as high tide.

Some of our best deals are the ones we didn’t do.

Matt FieldCo-CEO

Almost anyone can make money in a positive economic climate. But it takes discipline, depth of market knowledge and experience in all major product types to know when to buy and when to sell. The most profitable deals can be the ones you decide just don’t make sense or are outbid by an “out of town” competitor. Because we are active in our markets on a daily basis, TMG Partners has managed a portfolio through 40 years of market cycles that works in all phases and has withstood the sands of time.
Vision

huh?

Once it’s obvious, it’s too late.

Cathy GreenwoldSenior Advisor

If you wait for the statistical proof to confirm real estate opportunities, you’re looking backwards. TMG Partners has cultivated an approach to studying the business landscape that reveals market opportunities before they become obvious. Our contrarian investment strategy balances optimism and caution with the intent of turning forward-looking investments into no-brainers.
Returns

Redefining IRR

Our measure for success goes beyond profit.

Lynn TolinChief Operating Officer &
Executive Vice President

Most investment professionals have a clear understanding of IRR: Internal Rate of Return, a purely financial measurement of performance. At TMG we use a different definition. For us, IRR means balancing Integrity, Relationships and Results. We measure every aspect of our business through this lens to ensure our partners, communities, tenants and buyers are treated with the highest degree of respect and responsibility while we consistently deliver superior financial performance.
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Localism
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Timing
Vision
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News & Awards.

TMG Partners has won awards for many projects
including honors for “Best Mixed Use,”
“Best Office,” and “Best Historic Rehabilitation”.
In the News. Press Releases. Awards.
San Francisco Business Times
Largest Oakland Office Leases in 2018
by Julia Cooper

This List includes office leases signed from Jan. 1, 2018 through Dec. 31, 2018, in Oakland. Leases are ranked by square feet leased. Information was obtained from Cushman & Wakefield, Newmark Knight Frank, Colliers International and SFBT research.     

Rank

Square feet leased

Tenant

Address

Tenant's agency

Landlord

Landlord's agency

Type of lease

1

355,762

Square Inc.

1955 Broadway, Oakland

JLL

CIM Group

Newmark Knight Frank

new

2

67,983

WeWork

2201 Broadway, Oakland

Savills Studley

TMG Partners

Cushman & Wakefield

new

3

49,568

Everlaw Inc.

2101 Webster St., Oakland

Cresa

Starwood Capital

CBRE

sublease

4

46,908

California Department of Insurance

1901 Harrison St., Oakland

CBRE

CIM Group

CBRE

new

5

45,661

Spaces

66 Franklin St., Oakland

NA

CIM Group

Cushman & Wakefield

new

6

20,529

Minted.com

1221 Broadway, Oakland

Colliers International

KKR & Co., TMG Partners

JLL

renewal

7

20,041

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals & Health Plan

969 Broadway, Oakland

Colliers International

11 West Ninth Street Property Owner LP

CBRE

new   2

8

19,836

Acuity Brands

55 Harrison St., Oakland

Newmark Knight Frank

CIM Group

Faller Real Estate

sublease

9

18,497

Fagan Friedman & Fulfrost LLP

70 Washington St., Oakland

Savills Studley

CIM Group

Cushman & Wakefield

renewal

10

17,316

Sedgwick Claims Management Services

180 Grand Ave., Oakland

CBRE

Harvest Properties, KKR & Co.

CBRE

new

11

16,525

CI&T

1330 Broadway, Oakland

Avison Young

KKR & Co.

Cushman & Wakefield

new

12

16,068

Pacific Business Centers Oakland

1300 Clay St., Oakland

Cushman & Wakefield

KBS REIT II

CBRE

renewal

13

14,919

Tetra Tech Inc.

1999 Harrison St., Oakland

NA

Clarion Partners

Avison Young

Renewal

14

14,840

Family Support Services

303 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland

Cushman & Wakefield

Vertical Ventures

CBRE

new

15

13,177

Broadly Inc.

1500 Broadway, Oakland

Cushman & Wakefield

Highbridge Equity Partners

NA

renewal

16

12,741

Parsons Transportation Group

555 12th St., Oakland

NA

Principal Financial Group

Cushman & Wakefield

renewal

17

12,066

SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund

1000 Broadway, Oakland

Cresa

Sparknight

Cushman & Wakefield

new

18

11,613

ChangeLab Solutions

2201 Broadway, Oakland

Kidder Mathews

TMG Partners

Cushman & Wakefield

renewal

19

10,500

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP

1111 Broadway, Oakland

Colliers International

UC Regents

Cushman & Wakefield

new

20

10,252

Huge

409 13th St., Oakland

Newmark Knight Frank

Highbridge Equity Partners

Cushman & Wakefield

new

21

10,224

Health Net Federal Services

675 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland

Cushman & Wakefield

675 Hegenberger Partners

TRI Commercial

new

22

10,142

Borrego Solar

1814 Franklin St., Oakland

JLL

Harvest Properties

Avison Young

new

23

10,081

Keenan & Associates

1111 Broadway, Oakland

NA

UC Regents

Cushman & Wakefield

renewal

24

10,000

LendUp

1740-1750 Broadway, Oakland

JLL

Rubicon Point Partners

JLL

new

25

9,937

MDRC

475 14th St., Oakland

JLL

Alameda County Employees' Retirement Association

Avison Young