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.
Monterey County DA's Office says advertising Airbnb rentals for non-essential purposes illegal
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.
Residents around the Bay Area are planting "Victory Gardens" during the coronavirus pandemic
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
Sen. Wiener introduce bill to streamline affordable housing production throughout California
Under Senate Bill 899, nonprofit hospitals and faith institutions like churches, synagogues and mosques, would be able to build up to 150 affordable housing units on their excess property, regardless if local zoning prohibits that type of housing.
Under Senate Bill 899, nonprofit hospitals and faith institutions like churches, synagogues and mosques, would be able to build up to 150 affordable housing units on their excess property, regardless if local zoning prohibits that type of housing.
Water well underneath South Bay home leads to sink hole, legal dispute
A Santa Clara retiree is losing out on thousands of dollars a month in rental income because of a sink hole beneath his townhome. The problem stems from a water well, but it's not clear who should be responsible for the damages.
A Santa Clara retiree is losing out on thousands of dollars a month in rental income because of a sink hole beneath his townhome. The problem stems from a water well, but it's not clear who should be responsible for the damages.
San Francisco home prices fall in October, compared with 2018
San Francisco home prices slipped 0.4 percent compared with October 2018.
San Francisco home prices slipped 0.4 percent compared with October 2018.
Rental scams linked to fake ads targeting millennials
The study, released Tuesday by the Better Business Bureau, found that bogus listings were seen by 43% of people looking for long-term housing or vacation rentals.
The study, released Tuesday by the Better Business Bureau, found that bogus listings were seen by 43% of people looking for long-term housing or vacation rentals.
Bugs could live in your Christmas tree — here are some ways to get rid of them
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.