California could lose millions in emergency rental assistance
The first round of federal funding for emergency rental relief during the coronavirus pandemic must be obligated by the end of September or else California may be forced to forfeit millions.
San Francisco landlords sue over rent relief bill
Hair salons, tattoo parlors, gyms and other businesses that fell vulnerable during the COVID-19 shutdown collectively acquired $44.9 million in unpaid rent per month in San Francisco, according to a report from the Budget and Legislative Analyst's Office.
'This is a free for all': Real estate broker says new housing law could change the way suburbs look and feel
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a group of bills with the goal of easing California's housing shortage. Part of the new law will allow property owners to turn land built for a single-family home into two or even four units.
California enacts 2 laws to slice through local zoning rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved two measures to slice through local zoning ordinances as the most populous state struggles with an affordable housing shortage.
California has paid or approved over $1B in rent, utility payment relief
California has received more than 243,000 applications for rent and utility payment assistance, with requests totaling more than $2.2 billion.
East Bay mother on path to homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity
An East Bay mother is already planning what she'll do in her new three-bedroom home in Walnut Creek as she waits for construction to begin.
No indication California will extend eviction moratorium as expiration date looms
A program in place to protect renters from eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic nears an all but certain end. California’s eviction moratorium expires September 30, and there’s no political will for its renewal.
Vocal opposition to temporary San Jose RV park for the homeless
As security screens RVs in the parking lot off Vista Montana in North San Jose Tuesday night, homeless campers were met with dozens of upset neighbors.
California's eviction moratorium expires soon
An eviction moratorium that has protected California tenants is coming to an end this month.
$2.7M award upheld against San Francisco landlord described as a “ruthless predator"
A San Francisco landlord once described as a “ruthless predator" who allegedly tried to drive tenants out of a rent-controlled unit must pay them $2.7 million, a state appeals court ruled.
Rental assistance programs are helping people in the South Bay access relief funds
In the South Bay, people unable to pay their rent due to COVID, are getting some help applying for emergency rental assistance programs.
White House outlines plan to build, restore more than 2M affordable homes
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
Biden asks Supreme Court to keep CDC eviction ban in place
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
Severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek sells for $1M cash
A severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek has sold for $1 million. Cash.
'Ruthless:' Tacoma man shocked over 60% rent hike
Rent increases are nothing new, but one Tacoma man says he was shocked over the one he is facing, calling it "ruthless."
Alameda County offering loans of up to $210,000 for first-time homebuyers
Alameda County announced the opening of applications Monday for more than $12 million in down payment assistance loans for residents seeking to buy their first home.
$45M mansion sale shows just how hot the Hawaii real estate market is
A San Francisco investment banker has sold his Maui mansion to a retired hedge fund CEO and a Hollywood actress for $45 million. The cash sale of the oceanfront residence reflects a hot market where the median price of a Maui home tops $1.1 million.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
House Democratic leaders call on Biden to extend eviction ban
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday, and House Democratic leaders called on the Biden administration to extend it. But the White House has suggested congressional action is needed.