30-year mortgage rate stabilizes in 6.6 percent range, draws buyers back: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.69% for the week ending Jan. 25, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.69% for the week ending Jan. 25, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
When will the IRS send out tax refunds
The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.
The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.
San Pedro Square in San Jose will become vehicle-free pedestrian mall
San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose is being closed to traffic and turned into a pedestrian mall.
San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose is being closed to traffic and turned into a pedestrian mall.
Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
Subway sidekicks: Footlong pretzels, sweet treats added to menu
The Subway Sidekicks menu rolls out nationwide Jan. 22.
The Subway Sidekicks menu rolls out nationwide Jan. 22.
Sports Illustrated planning to lay off most, if not all, staff
The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet's staff after its license to use the iconic brand's name in print and digital was revoked.
The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet's staff after its license to use the iconic brand's name in print and digital was revoked.
Rally at Berkeley restaurant hit twice by burglars
Local community leaders and political office-seekers rallied Thursday outside Creekwood Restaurant in Berkeley, which has been hit twice by burglars in a little over a year.
Local community leaders and political office-seekers rallied Thursday outside Creekwood Restaurant in Berkeley, which has been hit twice by burglars in a little over a year.
Mary Poppins bag lawsuit: Uniqlo accuses Shein of copying hit product
The Uniqlo bag is praised on TikTok and other social media as roomy but also light and compact.
The Uniqlo bag is praised on TikTok and other social media as roomy but also light and compact.
Just over 15 percent of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target level, after two years of accelerating price spikes that hurt millions of American households.
A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the Fed's 2% target level, after two years of accelerating price spikes that hurt millions of American households.
Diamond company cuts prices this month amid difficult economy, lab-grown demand
The company reportedly sought to drum up more sales.
The company reportedly sought to drum up more sales.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
Sam's Club will stop checking receipts at the door and do this instead
The Warehouse Club is using this new method to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
The Warehouse Club is using this new method to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Kelly-Moore Paints closes abruptly
Kelly-Moore Paints is going out of business and has closed all of its stores.
Kelly-Moore Paints is going out of business and has closed all of its stores.
SF Jewish restaurants targeted for boycott
Fliers calling for a boycott of Jewish restaurants in San Francisco are being denounced for bigotry.
Fliers calling for a boycott of Jewish restaurants in San Francisco are being denounced for bigotry.
Panera Bread announces $1 soup deal for National Soup Month, reveals new menu item
Panera customers can use the code SOUP to snag a $1 cup of soup to add to any entrée purchase
Panera customers can use the code SOUP to snag a $1 cup of soup to add to any entrée purchase
San Francisco Richmond District business owners frustrated over burglary, vandalism
Six businesses on Clement Street in San Francisco's Richmond District picked up the pieces after a series of break-ins, thefts and vandalism.
Six businesses on Clement Street in San Francisco's Richmond District picked up the pieces after a series of break-ins, thefts and vandalism.