Lurie's Family Zoning Plan approved by majority of San Francisco supervisors
In a significant victory for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, the majority of the city's Board of Supervisors approved a set of rezoning ordinances, which would change the landscape of the city and could add tens of thousands of housing units. The initial vote was on Tuesday.
New data shows massive surge in Bay Area poverty
The Bay Area’s poverty rate rose from 12.2% in early 2023 to 16.3% by the end of the same year.
San Jose opens 11th housing site for unhoused residents
San Jose officials celebrated another milestone Monday in their ongoing effort to address homelessness, cutting the ribbon on the city’s 11th interim housing site, which will house up to 136 people.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
President Trump endorses a 50-year mortgage for home buyers
Over the weekend, President Trump endorsed a suggestion from the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to create 50-year-long mortgages, 60% longer than traditional 30-year mortgages, to combat higher home prices and interest rates. This idea drew a lot of criticism after the increased costs to home buyers were calculated.
New California law approves home development near public transit
In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations.
State housing mandate for 2.5 million units by 2031 is behind
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
San Rafael tenant lawsuit may determine if RV parks are mobile home parks too
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Santa Clara County dedicates two new affordable housing complexes
Santa Clara County on Tuesday dedicated two new buildings which serve as both affordable and supportive housing. 50 of the units are specifically designated for those who are currently, or have previously, experienced homelessness.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Marin City's major public housing renovations leave some residents with doubts
Residents of Golden Gate Village met Monday evening to discuss a federal lawsuit they filed to address their deplorable housing situation and to react to the Marin Housing Authority's plan to completely renovate their hamlet neighboring Sausalito.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
San Francisco rent prices surge: 10% increase over last year
According to a new report, rents in San Francisco have increased by 11.5% compared to this time last year, with a 1.2% hike in just the past month. The average cost for a two-bedroom rental now exceeds $3,600 per month.
San Francisco mom in desperate need of permanent housing for special needs daughter
A San Francisco mother claims city bureaucracy is preventing her from securing permanent housing for her family, including her daughter with special medical needs.
Marin's senior trailer park community feeling housing insecure and anxious
The Marin Valley Mobile Country Club is a town within a town nestled in the hills above Novato, a haven for low-income seniors who are worried their haven is in real jeopardy.
San Jose charters new path for homeownership by allowing ADU condo sales
With the stroke of a pen, San Jose city leaders on Thursday staked their claim as the first California city to allow accessory dwelling units to be sold as condos.
You can still buy a mansion for under $1M in these 4 cities
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.