California median home price hit record high

The median home price hit an all-time high in California, with the Bay Area showing the biggest price jump across the state, according to new figures. 

See what $2M in gets you in Santa Clara County's housing market

It is another big milestone in the Bay Area housing market: The median price of a single-family home in Santa Clara County hit $2 million for the first time. So what is driving the surge? Realtors say low inventory is the key issue.

Fed up Scotts Valley residents look for answers after insurance companies drop coverage

Fed up residents in the Santa Cruz mountains packed a community center and overflow room on Tuesday night to voice concerns about being left without homeowners insurance. 

House size of hotel room, no appliances, lists for $1.7M in Cupertino

Tiny 384 square foot home in Cupertino listed for $1.7 million. Listing agent says over potential buyers visited during open house.

Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents. 

California to relaunch loan program for 1st time home buyers next month

Next month, California will relaunch a popular program that gives affordable loans to first-time home buyers, but this time the state is tightening the requirements for applicants. 

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy

Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.

Historic 34-bedroom Bay Area estate returns to the market for $110M

A sprawling and storied five-generation family estate in Woodside, complete with its own reservoir, three pools and dozens of bedrooms, is being sold for $110 million. 

Affordable housing lottery: 3-bedroom Bay Area home for $183,000

The City of Hayward says two lucky families will have an opportunity to buy a 3-bedroom home for under $200,000 through an affordable housing lottery system next month. The homes are designated for families who are low-income.

State Farm homeowner insurance rates to skyrocket

Customers with home insurance policies through State Farm will soon pay higher premiums after California granted a rate hike.

Lawsuit dismissed over Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Stinson Beach home

The daughter of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein has dismissed a lawsuit over her mother’s Stinson Beach home after it was sold for millions.

SF Habitat for Humanity welcomes 8 families to new homes

Along Amber Drive in the Diamond Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, eight new homeowners picked up their keys; keys to homes donated to them.

Vermin in rodent form invade parts of the Bay Area

As the cold, wet weather sets in, some are noticing mice and rats are overrunning communities such as Vallejo and Benicia.

Robin Williams former SF's Sea Cliff home on sale for $25 million

In San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood stands a nearly century-old mansion sprawling over thousands of square feet with unique views of the Bay Area. But in addition to the iconic sights for sore eyes, it's also one of the former homes of the late comedian and actor Robin Williams.

Insurance Commissioners 'deal' with home insurers raises lots of questions

When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.

Bay Area rents decline but have little impact on housing crisis

According to Apartmentlist.com, rents in the Bay Area having taken their biggest year-to-year dip over the last 27 months.