President Trump endorses a 50-year mortgage for home buyers
Over the weekend, President Trump endorsed a suggestion from the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to create 50-year-long mortgages, 60% longer than traditional 30-year mortgages, to combat higher home prices and interest rates. This idea drew a lot of criticism after the increased costs to home buyers were calculated.
The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Venmo, Bilt team up to reinvent rent and mortgage payments
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
New California law approves home development near public transit
In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations.
State housing mandate for 2.5 million units by 2031 is behind
Cities and counties are struggling with a state mandate to build some 2.5 million housing units buy 2031, with some towns rebelling under the load. Mill Valley, a town of 14,000 people have to come up with a whole lot of homes and soon.
San Rafael tenant lawsuit may determine if RV parks are mobile home parks too
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Plastics recycler, Resynergi, leaving Rohnert Park and California
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
California homeowners can get $3,000 to retrofit their home. What to know:
Experts say one major action California residents can take to reduce the risk of earthquake damage and injuries is to retrofit their home. Now eligible residents can receive up to $3,000 for seismic work. But time is running out to register.
Marin City's major public housing renovations leave some residents with doubts
Residents of Golden Gate Village met Monday evening to discuss a federal lawsuit they filed to address their deplorable housing situation and to react to the Marin Housing Authority's plan to completely renovate their hamlet neighboring Sausalito.
The 2nd most expensive home for sale in America is on California's central coast
The 13-bedroom, 15-bathroom home sits on five lots spanning more than 5 acres, with dramatic, rugged ocean views.
Mobile home park residents fight for their legal rights
The residents of one of the Bay Area's most affordable mobile home parks want to give the city a half million dollars a year for decades to but buy the park that they are entitled to purchase, But realistically, they will have paid for it twice.
Marin's senior trailer park community feeling housing insecure and anxious
The Marin Valley Mobile Country Club is a town within a town nestled in the hills above Novato, a haven for low-income seniors who are worried their haven is in real jeopardy.
This $125M Bay Area estate is the most expensive on the market. The rare opportunity to buy a piece of it
A $125 million home for sale in the peninsula town of Woodside may be the Bay Area’s most expensive house currently on the market. The sellers are offering a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of the historic legacy estate.
California developer builds first 'wildfire-resilient' neighborhood
A California residential developer is building what's being called the country’s first "wildfire-resilient" neighborhood.
30 homes flooded after water pipe bursts in San Jose apartment building
Dozens of residents were displaced Saturday after a water pipe burst, flooding at least 30 units at a San Jose apartment complex, officials said.
Alameda County Fairground workers face job losses, evictions with end of horse racing
The Alameda County Fair Association, a nonprofit that has operated and maintained the county fairgrounds for nearly 50 years, is mired in controversy.
Gov. Newsom pushes new effort to hold communities accountable on reducing homelessness
California Governor Newsom on Monday announced online that the state has created a new homeless accountability website called accountability.ca.gov with $920 million in funding.
State Farm wants 22% rate increase for California homeowners following LA fires
State Farm has nudged California to immediately approve a 22% rate increase for homeowners in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires.
Berkeley homeowners get amnesty for unpermitted dwelling units through 2028
If you are a Berkeley homeowner with questions about that backyard shed you rent to college kids, now is the time to legalize it without penalty fees. Beginning this year, and running through Dec. 31, 2028, the city of Berkeley has opened an amnesty program to improve housing safety.
Liberty Mutual company Safeco drops condo coverage and renters insurance
Another major insurance company is trimming its risk by refusing to sell more insurance to multifamily developments. The insurance commissioner promised a more stable and affordable market, but what we have right now are cross currents, contradictions, and chaos.