Fremont ranked worst in the country for "staycations"
According to a new study, Fremont, the Bay Area's fourth largest city, was just ranked as the worst city in the country for "staycations."
According to a new study, Fremont, the Bay Area's fourth largest city, was just ranked as the worst city in the country for "staycations."
California eyes shuttered malls, retail stores for new housing
In San Francisco, developers recently announced plans to build nearly 3,000 homes in the parking lot that surrounds Stonestown Mall — a sprawling, 40-acre site that has lost some anchor retail tenants in recent years.
In San Francisco, developers recently announced plans to build nearly 3,000 homes in the parking lot that surrounds Stonestown Mall — a sprawling, 40-acre site that has lost some anchor retail tenants in recent years.
82-year-old woman may lose Inglewood home over $38,000 HOA debt
“They want this property because it’s worth a lot of money," the woman said, who lives very close to the $5B SoFi Stadium.
“They want this property because it’s worth a lot of money," the woman said, who lives very close to the $5B SoFi Stadium.
Despite hot housing market, residents in a Sunnyvale community unable to attract buyers
Dozens of residents at the 812-unit Plaza Del Ray mobile home park said they’re stuck, unable to attract buyers because of climbing fees that would be passed on to new buyers.
Dozens of residents at the 812-unit Plaza Del Ray mobile home park said they’re stuck, unable to attract buyers because of climbing fees that would be passed on to new buyers.
Here's how to apply for San Francisco's rental relief fund
On Friday, the city's new emergency rental assistance program will start accepting applications, according to an announcement from Mayor London Breed's office.
On Friday, the city's new emergency rental assistance program will start accepting applications, according to an announcement from Mayor London Breed's office.
US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
Real estate returning to normal: Open houses are actually open again
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Walnut Creek City Council to hold joint study session on development of Toyota property
Walnut Creek officials will hold a large joint session Tuesday to discuss Toyota Walnut Creek's plan to convert six acres of its property north of Ygnacio Valley Road into a mixed-use development with approximately 600 units of housing.
Walnut Creek officials will hold a large joint session Tuesday to discuss Toyota Walnut Creek's plan to convert six acres of its property north of Ygnacio Valley Road into a mixed-use development with approximately 600 units of housing.
Survey says average Bay Area homeowners are sitting on million dollar assets
A new survey shows the average Bay Area homeowner is sitting on a million dollar asset.
A new survey shows the average Bay Area homeowner is sitting on a million dollar asset.
Livermore commissioner says he'll resign if asked over 'ghetto' comments
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
Livermore City Council to consider expelling commissioner over 'ghetto' remarks
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
Exodus from California, high-tax states driving unprecedented real estate boom
Real estate executive Rogers Healy said high taxes in states like California are drastically changing real estate trends. Hundreds of people moving to Dallas, Texas per day, he said.
Real estate executive Rogers Healy said high taxes in states like California are drastically changing real estate trends. Hundreds of people moving to Dallas, Texas per day, he said.
Despite the pandemic, Bay Area home prices are soaring
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a recovering economy, California real estate remains a hot commodity.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a recovering economy, California real estate remains a hot commodity.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Historic San Jose building to be moved, remodeled and sold as affordable housing
A historic old San Jose apartment building is moving down the street after spending its first 110 years or so near the corner of South First and East Reed streets.
A historic old San Jose apartment building is moving down the street after spending its first 110 years or so near the corner of South First and East Reed streets.
Vallejo construction workers find 2 people living in cave
Construction workers rebuilding a bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area on Friday unexpectedly found two people living in a cave dug into an embankment, authorities said.
Construction workers rebuilding a bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area on Friday unexpectedly found two people living in a cave dug into an embankment, authorities said.
Historic site of Albany Bowl could be replaced with housing: report
The historic Albany Bowl site could be replaced with housing.
The historic Albany Bowl site could be replaced with housing.
California’s light-speed housing boom driven by FOMO
In January, California beat an almost 18-year record for a single month's home sales and pricing spike. The last time prices and sales rocketed up more than 20% in a single month? August 2003.
In January, California beat an almost 18-year record for a single month's home sales and pricing spike. The last time prices and sales rocketed up more than 20% in a single month? August 2003.
Landlords, tenants can now apply to cover unpaid rent from past year
Landlords with eligible tenants can apply to get reimbursed for 80 percent of a tenant's unpaid rent between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, if they agree to forgive the remaining 20 percent. Tenants may also apply on their own if their landlords do not participate.
Landlords with eligible tenants can apply to get reimbursed for 80 percent of a tenant's unpaid rent between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, if they agree to forgive the remaining 20 percent. Tenants may also apply on their own if their landlords do not participate.
Dublin City Council will consider partnering for downtown affordable housing project
The Dublin City Council on Tuesday will consider entering an agreement to develop a downtown affordable housing project near the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.
The Dublin City Council on Tuesday will consider entering an agreement to develop a downtown affordable housing project near the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.