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.
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.
San Francisco leaders are considering a plan to expand rent control in the city to as many as 100,000 more apartments.
These are California’s fastest-growing suburbs with home values under $500K
A new study found four of the nation's 50 fastest-growing suburbs with home values under $500,000 are in California.
A new study found four of the nation's 50 fastest-growing suburbs with home values under $500,000 are in California.
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.
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.
This is how long it takes to sell a house in California
Nationwide, the median number of days to close on a sale is 24.7 days, according to Redfin.
Nationwide, the median number of days to close on a sale is 24.7 days, according to Redfin.
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.
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.
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.
Starter-homes' crazy California costs: Redfin data
Prospective buyers need about $80,000 a year to buy a starter home in the U.S. and $285,000 a year in the Bay Area, Redfin data shows.
Prospective buyers need about $80,000 a year to buy a starter home in the U.S. and $285,000 a year in the Bay Area, Redfin data shows.
San Francisco 1-bedroom median rent is $3,160 a month: Zumper
This won't be a surprise to anyone who has been hunting for a place to live, but new numbers show San Francisco has one of the highest rents in the country for one-bedroom apartments.
This won't be a surprise to anyone who has been hunting for a place to live, but new numbers show San Francisco has one of the highest rents in the country for one-bedroom apartments.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Neighbors worry about squatters in burned San Francisco building
The sight of 300 Octavia burning in August of last year is seared into the neighborhood's memory. Now neighbors are concerned squatters are getting in and living there illegally.
The sight of 300 Octavia burning in August of last year is seared into the neighborhood's memory. Now neighbors are concerned squatters are getting in and living there illegally.
Here are the best real estate markets right now, according to WalletHub study
These cities ranked near the top as the best places for housing for consumers. See the complete list.
These cities ranked near the top as the best places for housing for consumers. See the complete list.
This small Ohio town is the hottest ZIP code for home sales; see the list
Realtor.com ranked towns in these regions of the U.S. as the top markets for consumers to find housing in 2024.
Realtor.com ranked towns in these regions of the U.S. as the top markets for consumers to find housing in 2024.
Raising kids is most expensive in these metros–yes, the Bay Area made the list
A new study analyzed the living wages for dual-income households with children and without. What they found may not come as a surprise.
A new study analyzed the living wages for dual-income households with children and without. What they found may not come as a surprise.
The most and least affordable metros to raise kids, and one state parents should avoid: Report
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
Pittsburg apartment fire that displaced dozens started on stove, woman says
Multiple apartment units went up in flames at the Woodland Hills apartment complex in Pittsburg early Sunday morning.
Multiple apartment units went up in flames at the Woodland Hills apartment complex in Pittsburg early Sunday morning.
Tiny homes may house jail diversion program for mentally ill in Santa Clara County
Controversy is brewing over some tiny homes near Monterey and Bernal in San Jose. The existing tenants may soon be moved out, to make way for a jail diversion program for the mentally ill.
Controversy is brewing over some tiny homes near Monterey and Bernal in San Jose. The existing tenants may soon be moved out, to make way for a jail diversion program for the mentally ill.
Getty heir selling Greco-Roman 'Temple of Wings' villa for $5M
A home nestled in the Berkeley hills dubbed the "Temple of Wings" and owned by the Getty family has hit the housing market, carrying a price tag of $5 million.
A home nestled in the Berkeley hills dubbed the "Temple of Wings" and owned by the Getty family has hit the housing market, carrying a price tag of $5 million.
San Jose median home price reaches $2 million as housing advocates continue push for affordable housing
Local housing advocates say most people still can’t afford to buy Bay Area properties.
Local housing advocates say most people still can’t afford to buy Bay Area properties.
Things they don’t tell you about buying a home
Buying a home is more than just the down payment and mortgage and purchasers may overlook some of these unexpected aspects outside of expenses, such as the emotional stress.
Buying a home is more than just the down payment and mortgage and purchasers may overlook some of these unexpected aspects outside of expenses, such as the emotional stress.