State to put affordable housing on SF DMV site

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the Fell Street DMV office in San Francisco will be transformed into one of the city's biggest affordable housing complexes. 

Renter 'harassed' during foreclosure dispute, fighting for home

A renter in East Oakland is caught in the middle of a property dispute as two men continue a legal battle over who owns her apartment building. 

What $1M can buy you in the Bay Area vs. the rest of the U.S.

Here's a comparison of just what kind of house you can get for a cool $1 million in the Bay Area versus other parts of the country where perusing Zillow is more like a leisure activity, not an anxiety-inducing doom scroll.

California home prices, sales forecasted to spike amid lower interest rates

Call it a Catch-22 for prospective home buyers in California. Good news is that interest rates are finally coming down. But with lower rates, buyers are returning to the market, which is expected to heat up competition and drive up prices.

This Bay Area city saw the biggest housing payment drop after Fed rate cut

Homes in the Bay Area are still incredibly expensive, but homebuyers in one South Bay city can expect some relief after the Federal Reserve's recent mortgage rate cut. 

What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop

The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.

Case alleging landlord discriminated against family with young kids reaches settlement

A settlement was reached with a former Burlingame landlord and a couple with two young children after the landlord was accused of discriminating against the family, violating the Fair Housing Act, federal authorities said. 

Where California ranks in helping homeless people the most: study

Homelessness is not a problem unique to California; it is seen in each state. A study from nonprofit organization SmileHub released a new report Tuesday on the states that help those experiencing homelessness the most in 2024.

Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey

The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.

San Francisco mulls rent control expansion to 100,000 apartments

San Francisco leaders are considering a plan to expand rent control in the city to as many as 100,000 more apartments.

SF mayoral candidates debate over city's hot-button issues, Breed's absence explained

Thursday, marked another debate night in the City of San Francisco. Four candidates taking on San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the upcoming election tackled some of the hot-button issues facing the city, including homelessness, housing, and crime.

San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban AI rent price-fixing software

San Francisco is putting a stop to automated price-setting for rent, arguing that software has scammed renters out of good prices for housing units.

More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds

A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.