Attic fire causes estimated $75K in damage to home in Brentwood
A fire this week in Brentwood caused roughly $75,000 in damage to a home, according to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
A fire this week in Brentwood caused roughly $75,000 in damage to a home, according to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
One Silicon Valley town plans to double its housing capacity, but residents are crying foul
In a town that has barely grown for the last two decades, Los Gatos is looking to add more housing--almost twice as many units as it needs by 2040.
In a town that has barely grown for the last two decades, Los Gatos is looking to add more housing--almost twice as many units as it needs by 2040.
San Mateo County residents encouraged to learn their wildfire evacuation zones
San Mateo County emergency managers have divided the Peninsula into more than 300 evacuation zones in preparation for wildfire season, and all residents are encouraged to memorize their zone code to help save lives.
San Mateo County emergency managers have divided the Peninsula into more than 300 evacuation zones in preparation for wildfire season, and all residents are encouraged to memorize their zone code to help save lives.
Free home up for grabs in West Oakland— but here's the catch
The Victorian-style home is situated in West Oakland, between 24th and 26th streets, but is slated to be replaced with town homes.
The Victorian-style home is situated in West Oakland, between 24th and 26th streets, but is slated to be replaced with town homes.
San Francisco resident shoots at burglary suspect breaking into his apartment
A burglary suspect was nearly hit by gunfire after a man discovered the suspect inside his San Francisco apartment earlier this week, police said Friday.
A burglary suspect was nearly hit by gunfire after a man discovered the suspect inside his San Francisco apartment earlier this week, police said Friday.
San Mateo County property values reach record high for 11th year in a row
Property values in San Mateo County reached a record high of over $265 billion 2020, according to an announcement from San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Mark Church.
Property values in San Mateo County reached a record high of over $265 billion 2020, according to an announcement from San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Mark Church.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Newsom extends eviction ban, state to pay off back rent for tenants
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
Vacaville police warn of prowler lurking around homes
Police in Vacaville are asking the public to help identify a suspected prowler recently captured on video surveillance peeking into windows and at one point crawling away on hands and knees to avoid being seen.
Police in Vacaville are asking the public to help identify a suspected prowler recently captured on video surveillance peeking into windows and at one point crawling away on hands and knees to avoid being seen.
Median house prices surge across California, surpass $800,000 statewide
California's median home price was $813,980 in April, with the rise fueled by heated market conditions and a shortage of homes for sale, according to the California Association of Realtors.
California's median home price was $813,980 in April, with the rise fueled by heated market conditions and a shortage of homes for sale, according to the California Association of Realtors.
Despite the pandemic, Bay Area home prices are soaring
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a recovering economy, California real estate remains a hot commodity.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a recovering economy, California real estate remains a hot commodity.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
139-year-old San Francisco home rolls to new address
A 139-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco was loaded onto giant dollies and moved Sunday to a new location six blocks away.
A 139-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco was loaded onto giant dollies and moved Sunday to a new location six blocks away.
Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Community leaders want Reid-Hillview Airport land repurposed for affordable housing
Community leaders want the land Reid-Hillview Airport sits on repurposed for affordable housing. Opponents argue the site is an irreplaceable asset that has long served aviation students and first responders.
Community leaders want the land Reid-Hillview Airport sits on repurposed for affordable housing. Opponents argue the site is an irreplaceable asset that has long served aviation students and first responders.
If you're willing to move to this part of America during pandemic, you'll get $10K
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates more Americans are considering relocating for more affordable rents, cost of living and bigger spaces.
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates more Americans are considering relocating for more affordable rents, cost of living and bigger spaces.
Low interest rates driving sales as Bay Area home prices set record
The median price of a home in the San Francisco Bay Area has shot past $1 million, according to the California Association of Realtors. The association also saw a record number of homes sold last month despite the pandemic.
The median price of a home in the San Francisco Bay Area has shot past $1 million, according to the California Association of Realtors. The association also saw a record number of homes sold last month despite the pandemic.
To stop parties, Airbnb won't let some guests book homes
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said U.S. guests under age 25 with fewer than three positive Airbnb reviews won’t be allowed to book entire homes close to where they live. Airbnb wouldn’t reveal how it defines what is “close.”
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said U.S. guests under age 25 with fewer than three positive Airbnb reviews won’t be allowed to book entire homes close to where they live. Airbnb wouldn’t reveal how it defines what is “close.”
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.