Mortgage loan rates expected to drop significantly; how to strategize
With the Federal Reserve expected to begin lowering interest rates next week, a lot more people with pent-up demand to buy or sell a house will be wondering when to go to the housing market.
With the Federal Reserve expected to begin lowering interest rates next week, a lot more people with pent-up demand to buy or sell a house will be wondering when to go to the housing market.
California home insurance rates unsustainable, watchdog group questions
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
Homeowners blurring their homes on Google Maps to deter burglars: How to do it
Criminals can use Google Maps to look for security cameras, side windows, fences, and more, cybersecurity experts say.
Criminals can use Google Maps to look for security cameras, side windows, fences, and more, cybersecurity experts say.
San Rafael greenlights extended stay for homeless encampment
A homeless encampment next to a creek in San Rafael can remain for another year with the city's approval and millions in state funds.
A homeless encampment next to a creek in San Rafael can remain for another year with the city's approval and millions in state funds.
Median home sale prices dropped in these three Bay Area Counties
It is still a tough market for homebuyers in the Bay Area, but in some cities, it may be a little easier to buy than before.
It is still a tough market for homebuyers in the Bay Area, but in some cities, it may be a little easier to buy than before.
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.
Scottish cottage with views of British Open golf tournament hits market for $1.95M
'Best house in golf' is set in the middle of The Royal Troon Golf Club course.
'Best house in golf' is set in the middle of The Royal Troon Golf Club course.
California Forever pulls ballot measure, plans for 2026 comeback
California Forever pulled its ballot measure for a planned city in rural Solano County on Monday, just one day before it was up for a vote by county supervisors.
California Forever pulled its ballot measure for a planned city in rural Solano County on Monday, just one day before it was up for a vote by county supervisors.
12 Bay Area cities top 'America's Wealthiest Suburbs'
We get it. The Bay Area is expensive. But one consumer website drives the point home with a new list that shows the Bay Area dominates when it comes to the 50 wealthiest suburbs in the country.
We get it. The Bay Area is expensive. But one consumer website drives the point home with a new list that shows the Bay Area dominates when it comes to the 50 wealthiest suburbs in the country.
California home prices hit another record, while prices in one Bay Area county was far below state median
The Bay Area saw the biggest jump in home prices on a year-over-year basis in California last month, as the statewide median hit another record. But home prices in one Bay Area county were far below the statewide median.
The Bay Area saw the biggest jump in home prices on a year-over-year basis in California last month, as the statewide median hit another record. But home prices in one Bay Area county were far below the statewide median.
$38M mansion becomes San Francisco's most expensive listing yet
The most expensive home in San Francisco just hit the market, carrying a price tag of $38 million.
The most expensive home in San Francisco just hit the market, carrying a price tag of $38 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tiny 384 square foot home in Cupertino listed for $1.7 million. Listing agent says over potential buyers visited during open house.
Affordable housing applications for San Francisco educators available
San Francisco is taking steps to make sure that educators who serve the city can live in the city as well.
San Francisco is taking steps to make sure that educators who serve the city can live in the city as well.
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.
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.
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.
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.