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fromSFGATE
10 hours ago
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Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with shrinking supply, high demand, and sellers maintaining prices despite a slight decline in median list price.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with shrinking supply, high demand, and sellers maintaining prices despite a slight decline in median list price.
fromSFGATE
14 hours ago

'Extraordinarily rare': An unusual SF home has just hit the market for $6.5M

To find a building with this scale, flexibility, and existing group housing use in such a prime location is extraordinarily rare.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway

Architecture and engineering firms must submit proposals for the Vision I-980 project, focusing on redesigning the I-980 highway.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
7 hours ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
#housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
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#housing-development
fromMission Local
1 week ago
East Bay real estate

25-story Marina Safeway behemoth, inconceivable even to sci-fi futurists, looking very real

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

San Mateo greenlights 128-unit housing project near downtown

San Mateo approved an eight-story residential building with 128 rental units, including 20 affordable units, near downtown using state density bonus law.
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago
East Bay real estate

Housing Permits Urged for 3 Projects

Ventura Planning Commission unanimously approved three east Ventura developments totaling 245 housing units: a 100-unit apartment complex and two single-family home projects, allocating the city's limited annual housing permits.
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
1 week ago

25-story Marina Safeway behemoth, inconceivable even to sci-fi futurists, looking very real

A 25-story housing complex at the Marina Safeway site is now conceivable due to changes in state laws affecting local development control.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Housing east of 101 OK'd

Palo Alto City Council approved the city's first housing development east of Highway 101, comprising 145 townhouses, while requesting transportation officials address school accessibility concerns for future residents.
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Housing Permits Urged for 3 Projects

Ventura Planning Commission unanimously approved three east Ventura developments totaling 245 housing units: a 100-unit apartment complex and two single-family home projects, allocating the city's limited annual housing permits.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Council opts for eight-story buildings around San Antonio

Councilman Ed Lauing expressed concerns about traffic, stating, 'It's already gridlock,' while discussing the implications of taller buildings around San Antonio Road.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromAxios
1 week ago

Switchyards is opening a second Triangle location in Raleigh

The work club has leased a historic building in Raleigh to cater to the growing demand for coworking spaces post-pandemic.
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Delayed community room access fuels frustration in San Francisco's Outer Sunset

A promised public meeting room next to an affordable housing development in San Francisco remains locked, frustrating community members.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The quiet suburban Calif. street where Disney is the landlord

Disney secretly owns nearly all the homes on the east side of Keystone Street, creating a living picture of single-family paradise in sunny Los Angeles. The long run of houses, driveways and front lawns looks that way because the Walt Disney Company demands it.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Sign of the times': Once thriving California mall hits the market

Bayshore Mall in Eureka is going up for sale due to nearly $39 million in debt and declining retail activity.
#affordable-housing
fromKqed
1 week ago
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1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

East Bay real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

The Build America, Buy America law is causing delays and increased costs in affordable housing projects due to strict compliance requirements.
East Bay real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

The Build America, Buy America law is causing delays and increased costs in affordable housing projects due to strict compliance requirements.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 week ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

#uc-berkeley
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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

UC Berkeley Offers Freshmen 2-Year Housing Guarantee With New Dorms | KQED

UC Berkeley will provide two years of guaranteed housing for incoming freshmen, addressing long-standing accommodation issues on campus.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

UC Berkeley's long housing shortage could finally be ending

UC Berkeley is addressing its housing crisis with new construction projects, aiming to provide two years of on-campus housing for first-year students.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

UC Berkeley Offers Freshmen 2-Year Housing Guarantee With New Dorms | KQED

UC Berkeley will provide two years of guaranteed housing for incoming freshmen, addressing long-standing accommodation issues on campus.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

UC Berkeley's long housing shortage could finally be ending

UC Berkeley is addressing its housing crisis with new construction projects, aiming to provide two years of on-campus housing for first-year students.
#golden-gate-fields
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fromKqed
1 week ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
East Bay real estate
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Euclid v. Ambler: A Century-Old Lesson for American Urbanism - Streetsblog USA

The Supreme Court's Euclid v. Ambler ruling entrenched zoning laws, perpetuating segregation and impacting housing prices and urban development.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Mountain View plans expansion of Shoreline RV parking program - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View is expanding its safe parking program by adding spaces for oversized and commuter vehicles to support residents living in vehicles.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Fort Worth growth resets the Dallas-Fort Worth housing map

The northeast corner became a symbol of Texas growth: prices soared, commutes stretched and master-planned communities stacked up so tight you could borrow sugar through the fence.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Trump's Mass Deportations Could Cost the Bay Area $67 Billion a Year, Report Says | KQED

Deportation significantly impacts the economy, affecting industries, GDP, tax revenue, and mixed-status families in California.
East Bay real estate
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

"The Worst Neighbor Ever" Says He Was Just Trying to Do the Right Thing. What I Saw Told a Darker Story.

Gil Kerley, a new neighbor, showed indifference to community concerns about homelessness and did not engage with neighbors despite initial positive expectations.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

This midcentury SF Eichler home sparked a $1.3 million bidding war

Eichler homes, like 1027 Duncan St., are highly sought after, selling for over a million above asking price within weeks of listing.
East Bay real estate
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Pacific Park Phase One Could Add 2,000 Units in Brooklyn

Empire State Development plans to build 2,000 new apartments, including 500 affordable units, to expedite the long-delayed Pacific Park project.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Pickleball debate: Martinez votes to shut down 1-year-old courts after noise complaints

Martinez City Council voted to shut down Hidden Valley Sports Courts due to noise complaints from nearby residents, despite player and taxpayer concerns about the $1.5 million facility.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Spurred by neighbors, City Council limits Palo Alto Commons expansion - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto City Council approved seven additional homes for Palo Alto Commons assisted living facility, down from the developer's request of eleven, after years of resident opposition over parking, privacy, and sunlight concerns.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

Sogorea Te' Land Trust is removing 80+ years of asphalt from a Fourth Street parking lot to restore it as an Indigenous-controlled green space honoring Ohlone history and culture.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Spanberger's Virginia housing agenda falls short on local pushback

A pair of bills would have required local zoning codes to allow multifamily and mixed-use residential development by right across broad swaths of commercially zoned land. Supporters said the approach could convert underused strip malls, parking lots and office corridors into thousands of apartments without case-by-case rezonings.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Julia Morgan house with noteworthy history coming on the market

The walk, and the houses surrounding it reflect a period when Berkeley's hills were becoming a laboratory for new architectural ideas rooted in craftsmanship, landscape and a belief that the built environment could shape daily life for the better.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

Congress is finalizing federal housing reform bills inspired by California's crisis, proposing streamlined regulations and modular housing financing to help states build more homes efficiently.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Is Mountain View on track to add 11K homes by 2031? - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View has issued permits for only 1,867 homes (16.8% of its 11,135-unit state mandate) over three-and-a-half years, with financial headwinds delaying construction starts despite 10,000+ submitted development plans.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Wyoming refund exposes legal risk for local housing fee ordinances

Local affordable housing impact fees face constitutional challenges, with mixed court outcomes as developers and homeowners dispute whether these fees constitute unlawful takings.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Construction Begins on 23-Story UC Berkeley Dorm

Oakland searches for a new police chief after cycling through 11 in 15 years, Berkeley builds its tallest building, teachers avoid strikes with raises, and hit-and-run collisions rise nationally.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Senate passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, combining housing supply and affordability measures, though industry groups seek revisions to BTR disposition rules, FHA loan limits, and delinquency counseling requirements.
East Bay real estate
fromLocal News Matters
1 month ago

Bay Area's next 25 years: Remote work, sea level rise here to stay, planning forecast says - Local News Matters

Bay Area's 25-year plan projects persistent remote work, reduced office demand, increased autonomous vehicles, and two-foot sea-level rise requiring expanded transit, housing development, and downtown revitalization strategies.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Local fees trap state housing affordability reforms in a vicious circle

Local fee structures, particularly inclusionary zoning fees, are blocking residential development even after zoning reforms, creating constitutional and financial barriers that discourage new housing construction.
#commercial-real-estate
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fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

FOCUS: PACIFIC BELL BUILDING

Pacific Bell completed an eight-story, 200,000-square-foot office building in Anaheim's redevelopment district housing 1,000 employees with modern amenities and 800-car parking capacity.
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

FOCUS: PACIFIC BELL BUILDING

Pacific Bell completed an eight-story, 200,000-square-foot office building in Anaheim's redevelopment district housing 1,000 employees with modern amenities and 800-car parking capacity.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

New Campbell Library set to open on May 9 after construction delays

Construction of the two-story building at 77 Harrison Ave. is complete, as is the landscaping. The interior finishing work is wrapping up, and library staff are starting to move in brand-new furniture, books and equipment. The library's opening was delayed after the City of Campbell was awarded a $500,000 grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) to build an all-electric facility after plans for the new library had already been approved.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Santa Ana : 4-Story Apartment House Wins Council Approval

City Council unanimously approved a scaled-down 42-unit apartment complex after developer modifications addressed neighborhood concerns about height, density, and traffic.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

How much were the top 10 most expensive home sales in Alameda County in the week of Jan. 26?

A Berkeley single-family home sold for $3.2 million, leading Alameda County's residential sales with 144 total transactions averaging $1 million and $675 per square foot.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fremont: What were the best deals for residential properties sold the week of Jan. 26?

A $550,000 condominium in Fremont represents the best real estate deal, significantly below the weekly average price of $1.3 million.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Plans to rezone wealthy Berkeley neighborhoods for more housing are scaled back after uproar

Berkeley's Planning Commission endorsed a narrowly targeted proposal to increase height limits on specific properties in North Berkeley and the Elmwood District to bring more housing while exempting most corridors from zoning changes.
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fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Irvine Housing Fee Plan Is Called Too Expensive

A proposed commercial development fee to fund affordable housing faced opposition from developers who argued the suggested charges were too high and would harm business competitiveness.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Fremont: What were the best deals for residential properties sold the week of Jan. 26?

A $550,000 condominium in Fremont represents the best real estate deal of the week, below the average price of $1.3 million.
East Bay real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Alysa Liu's hometown skating rink tells a surprising story about cities

Oakland's Ice Center, built in 1995 on a vacant downtown lot, became a regional ice sports hub despite initial visitor projections proving significantly overoptimistic.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Two Oakland apartment hubs in lively Uptown district face foreclosure

Two Oakland Uptown apartment complexes owned by UBS face spring foreclosure proceedings after defaulting on loans totaling over $52 million in July 2024.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Oakland tower bought at a discount after foreclosure

Bay Area investor Edward Hemmat purchased The Leamington historic tower in downtown Oakland for $14.4 million, a 58.3% discount from its $34.5 million valuation after foreclosure.
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

In S.F., finding housing is hard. For immigrants, it's even harder.

Undocumented immigrants in San Francisco face severe housing barriers due to documentation requirements, high costs, and limited affordable options, forcing many into substandard housing through informal rental markets.
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fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Soaking up the scenery in Beverly Crest

A newly built 2016 traditional home in Beverly Hills features East Coast-inspired design with extensive glass walls, private balconies, and luxury amenities including a saltwater pool, koi pond, and detached gym on 0.61 acres, listed at $8.995 million.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Automobile tax bills were in works 100 years ago

Berkeley experienced rapid automobile growth in the mid-1920s, with 15,000 cars registered and residents spending over $11 million on vehicles in five years, prompting infrastructure expansion despite robust existing rail transit.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rhode Island housing package targets zoning, parking and SROs

Rhode Island is becoming a model for housing policy in other states. We've passed more than 60 new housing laws that are having real results. He cited a 70% increase in building permits in 2023, the largest since the Great Recession. He also noted that construction takes time. We are still trying to play catch-up for all the years that Rhode Island was dead last in the country for new housing starts.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Newsom directs $291M to combat homelessness, touts Alameda Co. as model of success

Governor Newsom announced $291 million in funding for homelessness services and housing while highlighting Alameda County's success in reducing unsheltered homelessness by 3% and sheltering over 6,000 people in permanent supportive housing.
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fromLos Angeles Times
28 years ago

Inn an Uproar

Ojai residents oppose a five-room bed and breakfast inn proposal, fearing it sets a precedent for commercial development in their rural neighborhood despite city officials arguing the traffic impact would be minimal.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Alameda County's Measure W money will finally aid housing construction after years of delays

Alameda County has collected nearly $1 billion in Measure W taxes over five years, but legal delays prevented fund distribution until 2025, with over $700 million still unallocated despite an ongoing homelessness crisis.
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fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Oakwood Newport Apartments Sale Sets O.C. Record : Real estate: Palo Alto firm tops bidding at nearly $125 million for 1,447-unit complex and plans $30 million more in renovations.

Essex Property Trust purchased Oakwood Newport Apartments for nearly $125 million, the most expensive apartment sale in Orange County history, and plans $30 million in renovations to reposition it as a luxury property.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

A Portland room rental pilot puts new Oregon SRO rules to the test

Oregon legalized single-room occupancy housing statewide, enabling cities to permit SROs in residential areas as an affordable housing solution to address the housing crisis.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 month ago

It's Expensive To Build Housing. California Lawmakers Say Factory-Built Is The Future | KQED

Factory-built housing can reduce construction costs by up to 20% and cut building timelines in half, offering a potential solution to California's housing crisis and affordability challenges.
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

Irvine Considers How It Can Grow Old Gracefully

The city is at a crossroads. Some areas of the town are 30, 35 years old and may need more attention than the newer areas. We have a dichotomy of needs in that we have to provide services to both the old and the new sides of town.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area police warn of men with Irish accents running 'aggressive' scam

Once on the roof, the scammers intentionally cause damage - such as removing structural blocks or cutting holes. Residents have been defrauded of anywhere from $10,000 to $450,000. This is a predatory crime that exploits the trust of our most vulnerable neighbors. We urge all residents to talk to their elderly family members and neighbors about these tactics.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Long-delayed seaside home project in San Clemente gets back on track

A long-stalled 248-acre seaside residential development in San Clemente resumes construction after a new developer acquires the property for over $200 million, planning 309 single-family homes on previously disputed coastal land.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 years ago

Drew Brees' amenity-loaded former home quickly catches a buyer in San Diego

Drew Brees' former San Diego home listed for $2.599 million is pending sale within a month, appreciating from his $2.2 million 2003 purchase price.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Residents will need to get a city permit to park

East Palo Alto Council approved a residential parking permit program after modifying it to only affect neighborhoods where residents petition for permit zones, though permit pricing remains undetermined.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

The real estate brokerage behind your agent matters more than you might think

Major real estate consolidation creates a choice between large national brokerages and independent local firms, with local expertise offering significant advantages in cost savings and neighborhood knowledge.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Can landlords raise the rent when roommates move out in Oakland?

Under a state law called the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, landlords can reset the starting rent price at any level once tenants move out of a unit and new residents move in. That's where things got tricky in Woo's situation. According to a lawsuit Woo filed in January, their building's property manager had Woo's partner sign the lease in March 2024. Woo, even though they were the one who'd found the apartment and would be moving in together with their then-partner, was told to sign a separate document instead.
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fromwww.7x7.com
1 month ago

Sen Creative Director Lauren Andersen's 7 Favorite East Bay Shops for Design-Forward Home Style

Narrative curates their space, and with everything being vintage, it's always changing. There's always a gem to find. Take your time, there's lots of square footage, and everything is quality. Keep an eye out for: Everything from quality furniture to ceramics to an odd object that makes you smile.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

The rise and fall of the Bay Area's streetcar transit system

The Key System streetcar network served the East Bay and declined amid real-estate schemes, suburbanization, rise of automobiles, and contested corporate influence.
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