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Sale closed in Oakland: $2.2 million for a four-bedroom home

The Oakland property at 1075 Longridge Road sold for $2,225,000, reflecting significant historical value and market trends.
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Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on Excess State Property. Here's How It's Going. | KQED

Governor Gavin Newsom is addressing California's housing crisis by releasing state-owned land for new developments, yet funding remains a significant barrier.

California homebuying jumps 20%, biggest gain in 41 months

California homebuying saw a significant increase in November 2023, but remains hindered by affordability issues.

How this California home was retrofitted top to bottom to protect against wildfires for free

The Bilbrey family successfully utilized a grant to enhance their home's fire resilience, marking a vital step in wildfire safety in Dulzura.

Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on Excess State Property. Here's How It's Going. | KQED

Governor Gavin Newsom is addressing California's housing crisis by releasing state-owned land for new developments, yet funding remains a significant barrier.

California homebuying jumps 20%, biggest gain in 41 months

California homebuying saw a significant increase in November 2023, but remains hindered by affordability issues.

How this California home was retrofitted top to bottom to protect against wildfires for free

The Bilbrey family successfully utilized a grant to enhance their home's fire resilience, marking a vital step in wildfire safety in Dulzura.
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Single-family residence in Oakland sells for $2.5 million

Spacious home on Golden Gate Avenue sold for $2.48 million, reflecting ongoing real estate trends in Oakland.

Leader who helped SJSU become economic dynamo heads to East Bay school

Charlie Faas transformed San Jose State University into a key economic entity and is now moving to St. Mary's College.
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MacKenzie Scott donates $30 million to Bay Area affordable housing nonprofit

MacKenzie Scott's $30 million donation will enhance Housing Trust Silicon Valley's efforts to combat the Bay Area's affordable housing crisis.

How Another Trump Presidency Could Impact Housing in California | KQED

California lawmakers are concerned about fulfilling affordable housing promises amid federal changes under Trump's administration.

Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant | KQED

Gavin Newsom's initiatives to utilize state land for housing highlight the persistent funding challenges facing California's affordable housing development efforts.

Op-Ed | The way forward to lower housing costs and create homes | amNewYork

The severe housing shortage in NYC requires immediate zoning reforms and community participation to create affordable housing for all residents.

Tenants Nationwide Call for Social Housing Now! - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Renters and unhoused individuals nationwide are organizing to demand urgent action from the government to address the housing crisis.

EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis

Cities must collaborate with the EU to ensure affordable housing is a fundamental right for all.

MacKenzie Scott donates $30 million to Bay Area affordable housing nonprofit

MacKenzie Scott's $30 million donation will enhance Housing Trust Silicon Valley's efforts to combat the Bay Area's affordable housing crisis.

How Another Trump Presidency Could Impact Housing in California | KQED

California lawmakers are concerned about fulfilling affordable housing promises amid federal changes under Trump's administration.

Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant | KQED

Gavin Newsom's initiatives to utilize state land for housing highlight the persistent funding challenges facing California's affordable housing development efforts.

Op-Ed | The way forward to lower housing costs and create homes | amNewYork

The severe housing shortage in NYC requires immediate zoning reforms and community participation to create affordable housing for all residents.

Tenants Nationwide Call for Social Housing Now! - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Renters and unhoused individuals nationwide are organizing to demand urgent action from the government to address the housing crisis.

EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis

Cities must collaborate with the EU to ensure affordable housing is a fundamental right for all.
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Social housing can work in SF, a groundbreaking new report shows - 48 hills

The report suggests San Francisco could revolutionize housing with mixed-income social housing, moving toward treating it as a public good rather than a profit-driven commodity.

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.7 million for a four-bedroom home

The recent sale of a historic home in Oakland reflects current trends and prices in the competitive Bay Area real estate market.
#homelessness

Gov. Newsom uses federal health care dollars to help house the homeless. Donald Trump could stop that

The future of California's CalAIM program, aimed at combating homelessness, is uncertain due to changing federal policies under President-Elect Trump.

Share the Spirit: Turning shelter into homes

Harrison Coleman's transformation illustrates the profound impact of housing assistance on the formerly homeless.

Gov. Newsom uses federal health care dollars to help house the homeless. Donald Trump could stop that

The future of California's CalAIM program, aimed at combating homelessness, is uncertain due to changing federal policies under President-Elect Trump.

Share the Spirit: Turning shelter into homes

Harrison Coleman's transformation illustrates the profound impact of housing assistance on the formerly homeless.
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#zoning-laws

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.

Tree falls on house, zoning law change, guns found at Berkeley High

Berkeley is altering zoning laws to stimulate growth in research and development labs.
Concerns about safety intensify after weapons were found in a local high school.

StorageCafe: Texas leads the way for middle housing growth

The U.S. housing crisis could be mitigated by increasing middle housing inventory, which remains underdeveloped compared to single-family and multifamily options.

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.

Tree falls on house, zoning law change, guns found at Berkeley High

Berkeley is altering zoning laws to stimulate growth in research and development labs.
Concerns about safety intensify after weapons were found in a local high school.

StorageCafe: Texas leads the way for middle housing growth

The U.S. housing crisis could be mitigated by increasing middle housing inventory, which remains underdeveloped compared to single-family and multifamily options.
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Duplex sells in Oakland for $1.8 million

The 100 Echo Avenue property in Oakland was sold for $1.8 million, reflecting current trends in Bay Area real estate prices.
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US cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are converting empty office spaces to housing to combat high vacancy rates and housing shortages.

Cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are incentivizing the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing to address a housing shortage and high vacancy rates.

US cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are converting empty office spaces to housing to combat high vacancy rates and housing shortages.

Cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are incentivizing the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing to address a housing shortage and high vacancy rates.
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Why aren't mobile homes considered among affordable housing fixes?

Finding an open parking meter in Beverly Hills can bring unexpected joy, contrasting the usual frustrations of access in affluent areas.
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4 ways Trump's housing plans are expected to hurt homebuyers and 3 ways they could help

High housing costs, driven by a shortage of homes, are significantly affecting inflation.
Trump's proposals on housing costs show potential benefits and drawbacks.

38 questions to fix California's housing mess

California's housing costs have risen dramatically, outpacing income growth, creating a significant affordability gap.

Marin County property mistakenly sold at tax auction for $6,600

A group of Tiburon residents are fighting to regain a mistakenly sold community property, facing substantial financial demands from the new owner.

Real estate developer says recent church conversion an example of 'missing middle housing' | CBC News

The Brunswick Lofts represent a significant development in 'missing middle' housing, aimed at bridging single-family homes and high-rise buildings.

Del Mar's last sandlot becomes elevated $75 million oceanfront estate

Ocean House Del Mar is a unique $75 million estate celebrating Del Mar's coastal lifestyle with luxury and refined design.

Another major Bay Area movie theater closes

The Cinemark Century Northgate theater closure disrupts a major redevelopment project aimed at enhancing local community engagement.

4 ways Trump's housing plans are expected to hurt homebuyers and 3 ways they could help

High housing costs, driven by a shortage of homes, are significantly affecting inflation.
Trump's proposals on housing costs show potential benefits and drawbacks.

38 questions to fix California's housing mess

California's housing costs have risen dramatically, outpacing income growth, creating a significant affordability gap.

Marin County property mistakenly sold at tax auction for $6,600

A group of Tiburon residents are fighting to regain a mistakenly sold community property, facing substantial financial demands from the new owner.

Real estate developer says recent church conversion an example of 'missing middle housing' | CBC News

The Brunswick Lofts represent a significant development in 'missing middle' housing, aimed at bridging single-family homes and high-rise buildings.

Del Mar's last sandlot becomes elevated $75 million oceanfront estate

Ocean House Del Mar is a unique $75 million estate celebrating Del Mar's coastal lifestyle with luxury and refined design.

Another major Bay Area movie theater closes

The Cinemark Century Northgate theater closure disrupts a major redevelopment project aimed at enhancing local community engagement.
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Freddie Mac: Housing market 3.7 million home shortage is the 'root cause' of strained affordability

The housing market in the U.S. is short by 3.7 million units, impacting affordability and household formation.
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From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

Student housing has evolved from basic shelter to a multifaceted concept prioritizing community, culture, and sustainability.

UC Berkeley plans to build its tallest dorm yet in Southside neighborhood

UC Berkeley plans a high-rise dormitory for freshmen and sophomores, aiming to create significant student housing in the Southside neighborhood.

From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

Student housing has evolved from basic shelter to a multifaceted concept prioritizing community, culture, and sustainability.

UC Berkeley plans to build its tallest dorm yet in Southside neighborhood

UC Berkeley plans a high-rise dormitory for freshmen and sophomores, aiming to create significant student housing in the Southside neighborhood.
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Historic San Jose farmhouse saved after collaborative effort

The historic Sakauye farmhouse in San Jose will be preserved thanks to collaborative efforts and an extended relocation deadline to mid-2025.

Single-family home in Oakland sells for $2.2 million

Oakland's real estate market demonstrates strong demand for historic and spacious properties, as evident from recent high sale prices.

Huge San Jose housing development enters crucial public scrutiny stage

Fresh plans have emerged for a huge San Jose housing development that would produce several hundred homes.

Oregon provides funds for affordable housing projects in Portland area

The Oregon Housing Stability Council has OK'd a $165 million investment to help address the affordable housing crisis.

This ZIP code of Bay Area have less sufficient sleep

Residents in Oakland struggle with sleep due to environmental noise and other disturbances, contributing to high sleep deprivation rates in the area.
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For 20% of California, half the paycheck or more goes to housing

California's housing market is unaffordable, with 20% of its population spending over half of their income on housing.

Here are California's spookiest homebuying extremes

California's home prices rose 3%, but there are notable extremes in housing affordability across different regions.
Southern California's market remains strong, contrasting with a decline in the Bay Area.

For 20% of California, half the paycheck or more goes to housing

California's housing market is unaffordable, with 20% of its population spending over half of their income on housing.

Here are California's spookiest homebuying extremes

California's home prices rose 3%, but there are notable extremes in housing affordability across different regions.
Southern California's market remains strong, contrasting with a decline in the Bay Area.
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Money pours into battle over future of Dublin open space ahead of next week's election

Environmentalists are vigorously opposing a land-use measure in Dublin that risks commercial development at the expense of open space and clean air.

Single family residence sells for $1.9 million in Oakland

A spacious Oakland home sold for $1,930,000, reflecting the area's high real estate prices and demand.

San Jose affordable senior housing project advances with property deal

An affordable housing development for seniors that could sprout near downtown San Jose has taken a key step forward following a property purchase for the project site.

Trump vs. Harris: Plans to address housing issues

Housing costs are a top issue for many Americans.
Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have proposed different ideas for addressing the country's housing woes.

Environmentalists buy part of huge ranch at center of mining controversy in Santa Clara County

Nearly 20% of Sargent Ranch will be preserved as open space, countering longstanding quarry proposals.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust's acquisition represents a significant environmental victory.

Sale closed in Oakland: $2.2 million for a four-bedroom home

Bay Area home prices continue to trend high, as exemplified by the recent sale of a historic property for over $2 million.

Community Development Partner's first San Jose housing project

The new housing project in East San Jose will provide low-income housing with special provisions for veterans and supportive housing.
CDP's project will include diverse unit sizes and various amenities for community living.
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UC Berkeley reports shots fired in downtown Berkeley

Berkeley police are investigating a shooting incident downtown; the community is advised to avoid the area.

Opinion: Measure CC is the right choice for Berkeley's housing affordability crisis

Berkeley must address a severe housing affordability crisis by increasing the availability of units under Measure CC and easing rental restrictions.

UC Berkeley reports shots fired in downtown Berkeley

Berkeley police are investigating a shooting incident downtown; the community is advised to avoid the area.

Opinion: Measure CC is the right choice for Berkeley's housing affordability crisis

Berkeley must address a severe housing affordability crisis by increasing the availability of units under Measure CC and easing rental restrictions.
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Four-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $2.7 million

The Oakland property at 5341 Golden Gate Avenue demonstrates the ongoing trends in upscale housing sales in the Bay Area.

Single family residence in Oakland sells for $1.7 million

The Bay Area real estate market is showing significant home sales, with price per square foot reflecting local trends.
Several recent home sales in Oakland illustrate rising property values.

Detached house in Oakland sells for $1.9 million

The sale price of $1,865,000 for the Mandana Boulevard property emphasizes the strong real estate demand in Oakland.

Loophole' in state law opens door to 22-story high-rise close to a California beach

A developer is attempting to build a 239-foot structure in Pacific Beach despite strict height limits, citing state laws to bypass local regulations.

Downtown San Jose housing tower project site loan default is canceled

A lender has scrapped a delinquency notice for a loan tied to a housing highrise project in downtown San Jose.

How to book a big item trash pickup in Oakland

Oakland residents can schedule curbside bulky waste pickup for free, clearing significant waste items annually.

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.6 million for a four-bedroom home

The property at 2453 Wilbur Street sold for $1,605,000, reflecting current market trends in Oakland real estate.

Non-profit supporting Oakland foster youth with high quality housing

Foster youth are more likely to become homeless after aging out of the system compared to their peers, but one program provides young adults in foster care with a comfortable place to live, resources, and the tools they need to enter adulthood.

13367 Campus Dr, Oakland, CA 94619: $5,800,000 | realtor.com

13367 Campus Dr, Oakland, CA 94619 is for sale.
View 51 photos of this 5 bed, 4.5 bath, 9220 sqft.
single family home with a list price of $5800000.
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Emeryville sees benefits from statewide population bounce-back

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Hawkins Way pays $46M for apartment complex in Berkeley

Hawkins Way Capital has paid $46.25 million to buy a 159-unit student-oriented apartment building in Berkeley.

Hawkins Way Will Upgrade, Rebrand Berkeley Student Housing Property - Connect CRE

Hawkins Way Capital, a fully vertically integrated real estate company with $3 billion of assets under management, acquired Varsity Berkeley student housing in Berkeley, its fifth acquisition in Northern California.

Photos: Billionaire Gordon Getty's Greco-Roman villa for sale in Berkeley Hills

The Temple of Wings, a Greco-Roman villa nestled in the Berkeley Hills, is coming to the market for $5 million.
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California's highest court rejects 'people as pollution' argument for UC Berkeley housing

The three-year legal battle over the fate of a 1,200 unit housing project and the question of whether the noise of undergrads should be treated as an environmental pollutant under California law ended this morning when the state Supreme Court ruled the "lawsuit poses no obstacle to the development of the People's Park housing project."

Charming California Craftsman Hits the Market in Berkeley for Less Than a Million Bucks

A 1930 Craftsman-style home in Berkeley, CA, is available for $949,000.

Oakland University, Oakland Community College partner on new student housing initiative

Oakland University, Oakland Community College partner on new student housing initiative
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When BART Was Built, People - and Houses - Had to Go | KQED

Episode Transcript
Olivia Allen-Price: Johanne Dictor points at the grassy median dividing the six lanes of Martin Luther King Junior Way in North Oakland.

Meeting Tomorrow For 5890-6150 Christie Avenue, Emeryville - San Francisco YIMBY

The Emeryville Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for the three-building affordable housing proposal at 5890, 5900, and 6150 Christie Avenue tomorrow.

Dorm or luxury hotel? Peek inside UC Berkeley's new $300M student housing complex

The two-story lobby at the Helen Diller Anchor House, Cal's new dorm in Downtown Berkeley, connects its residential area with spaces open to the wider public, like an art studio and a professional student kitchen.
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Sale closed in Emeryville: $1.6 million for a five-bedroom home

The spacious historic property located in the 800 block of 57th Street in Emeryville was sold on April 16, 2024 for $1,613,500, or $683 per square foot.
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Why has housing construction slowed to a snail's pace in Oakland?

In the auditorium of a swanky Uptown Oakland hotel, architects, developers, and contractors settled into rows of seats to hear their colleagues discuss the state of the local homebuilding industry.

Affordable Housing Proposed at 2500 76th Avenue in Eastmont, Oakland - San Francisco YIMBY

Preliminary permits have been filed for a new affordable housing development at 2500 76th Avenue in Eastmont, Oakland.
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UC Berkeley to open lavish $268M downtown dorm this month

A lavish $268 million UC Berkeley residence hall is set to open this month, making it the first university-owned housing complex in Downtown Berkeley.
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Berkeley housing prices projected to increase next year, mirroring Bay Area trends

With the median price for a single-family home in the Bay Area reaching $1.46 million in May - a 12% increase from last year that nears a record $1.5 million median price set in April 2022 - Berkeley's housing market remains an outlier with its current decline in prices.

Berkeley Council Scales Down Major Housing Reform of Single-Family Zoning | KQED

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Billionaire Getty Heir Puts Extraordinary Greek Temple on the Market for $5 Million-Four Years After Death of His Wife

A billionaire heir to the storied Getty dynasty has put one of the family's most remarkable properties up for sale for the first time in 30 years: a sprawling $5 million "Greek temple" perched in the hills of Berkeley, CA.

Oakland opens 100% affordable housing complex

Officials in Oakland on Tuesday celebrated the opening of a 100% affordable housing project designed for low-income and formerly incarcerated residents.
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1011 61st St, Oakland, CA 94608: $799,000 | realtor.com

1011 61st St, Oakland, CA 94608 is for sale.
View 59 photos of this 3 bed, 1 bath, 1196 sqft.
single family home with a list price of $799000.
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2667 Havenscourt Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605: $599,000 | realtor.com

2667 Havenscourt Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 is for sale.
View 44 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2250 sqft.
single family home with a list price of $599000.
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Preliminary Permits for 2036 Bancroft Way, Berkeley - San Francisco YIMBY

Preliminary permits have been filed for an eight-story residential infill at 2036 Bancroft Way in Downtown Berkeley, Alameda County.
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566 Walavista Ave, Oakland, CA 94610: $1,198,000 | realtor.com

566 Walavista Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 is for sale.
View 52 photos of this 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 1243 sqft.
single family home with a list price of $1198000.

Cal-Coast defaults on $25M loan tied to marina homes in San Leandro

Cal-Coast Development has defaulted on a $24.9 million public loan tied to land approved for more than 200 homes on the waterfront in San Leandro.
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More than 8,000 new Berkeley students arrive, struggle to find housing

Zoe Herrara is a senior at Cal, and the start of school makes her think back to her first year.As a Central Valley transfer student she would have to drive hours to get to Berkeley.
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California Supreme Court Upholds EIR for UC Berkeley Housing Development

The California Supreme Court held that under newly enacted Assembly Bill 1307, the environmental impact report prepared for UC Berkeley housing and longer-term development was not inadequate for failing to consider social noise and alternative sites.
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Oakland housing tower is grabbed by lender over failed property loan

OAKLAND - An Oakland housing tower lauded as an eye-catching addition to the ciy's skyline has been seized by its lender due to a delinquent real estate loan for the high-rise.

In this 'very inconsistent' real estate market a home's condition sets the price

A confluence of forces is making the East Bay real estate market increasingly difficult to predict.
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