First-time homebuyer programs and San Francisco's housing market
Mortgage rates are climbing, reaching their highest levels in nearly three years. As of October 22, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 7.32%, while the 15-year rate is 6.68%. What does this mean for homebuyers, and is now the right time to buy a home? Christina Perez, with Land Home Financial Services, and Marylou Lopez, with Coldwell Banker San Francisco, give insight.
Mortgage rates are climbing, reaching their highest levels in nearly three years. As of October 22, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 7.32%, while the 15-year rate is 6.68%. What does this mean for homebuyers, and is now the right time to buy a home? Christina Perez, with Land Home Financial Services, and Marylou Lopez, with Coldwell Banker San Francisco, give insight.
Bay Area mixed home prices: what to know
Buyers are backing out of home purchases as high prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability. But the shift is playing out differently across California, and new Bay Area numbers show a mixed picture for prices and sales. Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Buyers are backing out of home purchases as high prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability. But the shift is playing out differently across California, and new Bay Area numbers show a mixed picture for prices and sales. Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Daly City prioritizes affordable housing for residents and workers in the city
Residents of Daly City will soon be given preference when applying for affordable housing units within the city.
Residents of Daly City will soon be given preference when applying for affordable housing units within the city.
30-year mortgage rates hit 2-year high: What homebuyers need to know
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
Major housing development begins at West Oakland BART station, eliminating commuter parking
A major 762-unit residential complex is breaking ground on the West Oakland BART station parking lot. Construction will phase out all parking spaces, initially reducing available spots from 440 down to 200 on a first-come, first-served basis.
A major 762-unit residential complex is breaking ground on the West Oakland BART station parking lot. Construction will phase out all parking spaces, initially reducing available spots from 440 down to 200 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Know your rights as a California tenant
Centro Legal takes turns hosting the clinic on Wednesdays with their partner organizations, including the Eviction Defense Center and East Bay Community Law Center. Centro Legal will be hosting the clinic on September 23. David Hall, tenants’ rights co-director, gives insight.
Centro Legal takes turns hosting the clinic on Wednesdays with their partner organizations, including the Eviction Defense Center and East Bay Community Law Center. Centro Legal will be hosting the clinic on September 23. David Hall, tenants’ rights co-director, gives insight.
San Francisco unveils tenant protection plan as city rents spike over 25%
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, the Board of Supervisors and the City Attorney's office are all pulling together on a plan to help people who rent to stay in their homes.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, the Board of Supervisors and the City Attorney's office are all pulling together on a plan to help people who rent to stay in their homes.
Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Once home to Tupac Shakur, historic Bay Area property undergoing major revamp
The historic Bay Area housing complex where rap legend, the late Tupac Shakur, lived is undergoing a massive renovation, the first major revamp since it was built 65 years ago.
The historic Bay Area housing complex where rap legend, the late Tupac Shakur, lived is undergoing a massive renovation, the first major revamp since it was built 65 years ago.
Oakland sues landlord over broken elevators at downtown apartment building
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
Bay Area homeownership dilemma
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
More than 150 displaced after Foster City condo fire
More than 150 people who lost their homes in a weekend fire in Foster City are struggling to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives, while fire crews remain stationed at the property to monitor lingering hotspots.
More than 150 people who lost their homes in a weekend fire in Foster City are struggling to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives, while fire crews remain stationed at the property to monitor lingering hotspots.
Petaluma mobile home park facing closure highlighting California's housing friction
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
The owner of Petaluma's low-income Little Woods Villa mobile home park is seeking to close the facility, arguing that rent control has made the business financially unviable.
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
Rep. Ro Khanna pushes plan to convert vacant office buildings into housing
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna authored a provision focused on increasing housing development within designated opportunity zones.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna authored a provision focused on increasing housing development within designated opportunity zones.
San Francisco home being sold with unusual option of AI stock as payment
Amid an AI boom that’s disrupting San Francisco’s housing market, a home in one of the city’s most highly desirable neighborhoods is offering the option of paying with stock from two world-leading artificial intelligence companies.
Amid an AI boom that’s disrupting San Francisco’s housing market, a home in one of the city’s most highly desirable neighborhoods is offering the option of paying with stock from two world-leading artificial intelligence companies.
Concord inches closer to building master-planned community on old Navy base
Concord city leaders took a major step late Tuesday night toward transforming a massive piece of land into an entirely new section of the city.
Concord city leaders took a major step late Tuesday night toward transforming a massive piece of land into an entirely new section of the city.