$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco couple get nearly half-million-dollar buyout to leave apartment
A San Francisco couple notched a record nearly half-million-dollar buyout to vacate their apartment of three decades, underscoring the lengths some landlords will go to to get rid of long-term tenants.
A San Francisco couple notched a record nearly half-million-dollar buyout to vacate their apartment of three decades, underscoring the lengths some landlords will go to to get rid of long-term tenants.
Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
Supes consider whether homes should become fourplexes in San Francisco
The proposal sponsored by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman is to allow residential homes to become fourplexes if they are on a corner lot or within a half mile of bus stops.
The proposal sponsored by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman is to allow residential homes to become fourplexes if they are on a corner lot or within a half mile of bus stops.
8 people displaced after fire guts Pacifica home
A fire Saturday evening at a home in Pacifica has displaced all eight people living there. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
A fire Saturday evening at a home in Pacifica has displaced all eight people living there. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Family of murder victim fights in court to get back their home that killer gave to his relatives
While Gregory Agnew awaited trial, Michelle Singh says he used a quitclaim deed and signed over their family home on Dorset in Ypsilanti Township - to his mother and sister for a dollar.
While Gregory Agnew awaited trial, Michelle Singh says he used a quitclaim deed and signed over their family home on Dorset in Ypsilanti Township - to his mother and sister for a dollar.
One Silicon Valley town plans to double its housing capacity, but residents are crying foul
In a town that has barely grown for the last two decades, Los Gatos is looking to add more housing--almost twice as many units as it needs by 2040.
In a town that has barely grown for the last two decades, Los Gatos is looking to add more housing--almost twice as many units as it needs by 2040.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
API leaders urge city to approve affordable housing project in SF Sunset District
Leaders with San Francisco's Asian and Pacific Islander communities on Wednesday voiced support for a proposed 100 percent affordable housing development in the Sunset District, which would be the first of its kind in the neighborhood.
Leaders with San Francisco's Asian and Pacific Islander communities on Wednesday voiced support for a proposed 100 percent affordable housing development in the Sunset District, which would be the first of its kind in the neighborhood.
Where are tenants falling through the cracks of California eviction ban?
CalMatters analysis reveals where and why tenants in California are facing evictions despite the moratorium set in place.
CalMatters analysis reveals where and why tenants in California are facing evictions despite the moratorium set in place.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.