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Real estate
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into the core spring selling season

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum and market dynamics.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Real estate
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing market has been frozen for 3 years. Here's why this spring could finally change that | Fortune

The U.S. housing market shows early signs of recovery as first-time buyers return and affordability improves.
Real estate
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into the core spring selling season

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum and market dynamics.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Housing prices in Canada are declining, but affordability remains a challenge for first-time homebuyers due to stagnant wage growth.
Real estate
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing market has been frozen for 3 years. Here's why this spring could finally change that | Fortune

The U.S. housing market shows early signs of recovery as first-time buyers return and affordability improves.
#mortgage-rates
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago

Mortgage Rates Move Lower as Economic Outlook Worsens

Mortgage interest rates have slightly improved, but the economic outlook remains negative, indicating deeper financial concerns for consumers and businesses.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago

Mortgage Rates Move Lower as Economic Outlook Worsens

Mortgage interest rates have slightly improved, but the economic outlook remains negative, indicating deeper financial concerns for consumers and businesses.
LA real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 hours ago

As Bay Area homeowners face rising premiums, insurance companies demand costly home upgrades

Bay Area homeowners face rising insurance premiums and costly upgrade demands due to increased rebuilding costs and insurer requirements.
#housing-development
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.
NYC real estate
fromNew York City, NY Patch
13 hours ago

These NYC Neighborhoods Will See The Highest Rent Increases, Report Finds

Maintenance costs in rent-stabilized buildings exceed rental income, leading to financial distress, particularly in pre-1974 buildings and those with high stabilized units.
#oakland
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Oakland's free Sunday afternoon meter parking ends this weekend, receiving mixed community reaction

Free Sunday parking in Oakland ends, raising concerns about business impact and tax revenue.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 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.
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Oakland's free Sunday afternoon meter parking ends this weekend, receiving mixed community reaction

Free Sunday parking in Oakland ends, raising concerns about business impact and tax revenue.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 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.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
11 hours ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
London food
fromIndependent
2 hours ago

An Irish Goodbye from... Hong Kong: 'Rent is huge. You pay the same for a tiny apartment here as you would for a house in Ireland'

Simon Wilson values his Irish roots while appreciating life in Hong Kong for his family's upbringing.
#housing
Alternative transportation
fromKqed
3 days ago

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.
from48 hills
2 days ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

Alternative transportation
fromKqed
3 days ago

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.
from48 hills
2 days ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

Education
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Child Care Costs Half a Paycheck, Bay Area Parents Must Choose: Kids or Career | KQED

Rising child care costs in the Bay Area force parents to make difficult career decisions, impacting economic security and prompting calls for systemic change.
California
fromPadailypost
12 hours ago

Palo Alto planning to raise utility rates $174/month over five years

Palo Alto plans to raise utility rates by $174 per month over five years, with significant increases in gas, electricity, water, and sewer rates.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
#home-renovation
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

She couldn't afford L.A. rent after law school. Her parents' ADU came to the rescue

A couple transformed their garage into a music studio, which unexpectedly provided housing for their daughter after her return from law school.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Home renovation plans hold steady despite affordability hurdles

Home renovations are primarily funded through personal savings, driven by the need for functionality and a shortage of housing supply.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

She couldn't afford L.A. rent after law school. Her parents' ADU came to the rescue

A couple transformed their garage into a music studio, which unexpectedly provided housing for their daughter after her return from law school.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Home renovation plans hold steady despite affordability hurdles

Home renovations are primarily funded through personal savings, driven by the need for functionality and a shortage of housing supply.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
10 hours ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

fromMission Local
12 hours ago
SF politics

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
LA real estate

SF home with ties to Talking Heads, 'Tales of the City' hits the market

Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

The SF Board of Supervisors rejected an appeal to legalize an illegally converted single-family home from four rent-controlled units.
SF politics
fromMission Local
12 hours ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
LA real estate

SF home with ties to Talking Heads, 'Tales of the City' hits the market

SF real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall

San Francisco's real estate market is tightening, with fewer listings and faster sales, giving sellers significant leverage over buyers.
#affordable-housing
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Construction Begins on 100% Affordable Marvel in the Mission' at 16th

Construction has begun on the Marvel in the Mission affordable housing project, featuring 382 units for low-income and formerly homeless residents.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
6 days 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.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Construction Begins on 100% Affordable Marvel in the Mission' at 16th

Construction has begun on the Marvel in the Mission affordable housing project, featuring 382 units for low-income and formerly homeless residents.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
6 days 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.
#housing-crisis
fromBuzzFeed
14 hours ago
NYC real estate

A Millennial Making $113K Just Apologized To Gen Z After Realizing They Can't Afford Their '06 Apartment

from48 hills
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

NYC real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Contributor: Rent algorithms aren't the issue. California just needs more housing

California cities are banning rent-pricing algorithms, risking worsening the housing affordability crisis amid a severe housing shortage.
NYC real estate
fromBuzzFeed
14 hours ago

A Millennial Making $113K Just Apologized To Gen Z After Realizing They Can't Afford Their '06 Apartment

Rising rents have significantly outpaced wage growth, making housing increasingly unaffordable for younger generations.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
3 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
#real-estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago
LA real estate

SoCal's high end continues to lurch amid shifting dynamics

L.A.'s high-end real estate market is quieter, with price reductions but increased smaller transactions, while Newport Coast remains a top market despite price drops.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Nearly 1 in 2 home listings cut prices in Florida, Arizona

Arizona and Florida lead in home price reductions, reflecting significant market adjustments with over $119 billion in affected inventory.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

SoCal's high end continues to lurch amid shifting dynamics

L.A.'s high-end real estate market is quieter, with price reductions but increased smaller transactions, while Newport Coast remains a top market despite price drops.
US politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#san-jose
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in San Jose, CA: Inventory Climbs

Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
15 hours ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Jose, CA: Inventory Climbs

San Jose's real estate market remains competitive with rising prices despite increased inventory and slightly longer home selling times.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Rebuilding permits in Altadena have picked up, but construction lags and financial woes loom

Recovery for fire survivors in Altadena is progressing, but many remain uncertain and have not yet started rebuilding.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
7 hours ago

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze | amNewYork

Rent increases for stabilized apartments have sparked conflict between tenant activists and landlords amid rising operating costs.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Tale of two neighborhoods: SoMa sales slide as Mission Bay's grow

South of Market restaurants struggle to recover post-pandemic, while Mission Bay experiences growth in sales-tax revenue.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Like playing monopoly: Time ticking in Altadena rebuild as market limps along

The Eaton fire significantly impacted homeowners, causing property value loss and insurance claim struggles, delaying recovery in Altadena's real estate market.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days 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.
#housing-policy
Silicon Valley real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

Legalizing the conversion of a four-unit building into a mansion could significantly impact the city's rental housing stock.
Silicon Valley real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

Legalizing the conversion of a four-unit building into a mansion could significantly impact the city's rental housing stock.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
14 hours ago

Detail-Rich Prospect Heights Brownstone Asks $4.295 Million

The two-family brownstone at 291 Sterling Place features original woodwork, stained glass, and Romanesque Revival details, showcasing historic architectural beauty.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Exclusive | Inside San Francisco's 'co-founder rooms': the no-frills crash pads powering the AI gold rush

Co-founder rooms in San Francisco offer shared living for tech hopefuls prioritizing proximity over privacy and comfort.
fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

AD Mortgage debuts Quick Pricer Pro for broker partners

Quick Pricer Pro offers a more flexible and customizable view of AD Mortgage's loan options, with filters and scenarios that support more complex loan structuring.
Real estate
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Economic jitters could cool California home sales, experts say

California real estate faces spring market slowdown due to mortgage rate volatility, geopolitical tensions, rising gas prices, and reduced consumer confidence affecting home purchase decisions.
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Number of Apartments and Condos in SF's Pipeline Holds at 63K

In addition to 7,000 new units of housing that are currently under construction and should be ready for occupancy within the next year or two, there are now 11,100 net-new units for which building permits have either been issued, approved or requested, and another 27,400 units in projects that have already been approved but not yet permitted (which includes the majority of the 10,500 units by Candlestick, 7,800 units on Treasure Island and 5,680 units at Parkmerced, projects which have overall timelines measured in decades, not years).
San Francisco
East Bay real estate
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.
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

California house hunters can afford only 12% of homes up for sale

Only 12% of homes for sale in California's six largest metro areas are affordable to typical local incomes, compared to 38% affordability in other major U.S. metros.
#oakland-real-estate
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Has California housing become a buyer's market?

California housing favored buyers in December, with Redfin estimating 35% more sellers than buyers across eight California markets.
#california-housing
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall - December 2025

Oakland's December housing market showed decreased inventory, lower median listing prices, longer market times, and increased price reductions, creating buyer-friendly negotiation opportunities.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Experts predict what's next for the Bay Area housing market in 2026

Bay Area housing expects modest sales and price gains in 2026 amid affordability challenges, slowing interest-rate improvements, uneven job trends, and continued uncertainty.
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Are 'hot' California housing markets a good thing?

Several California metros rank among Zillow's hottest U.S. housing markets largely because of unusually low inventory, not necessarily accelerating buyer demand.
#bay-area-real-estate
Real estate
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Are hot' California housing markets a good thing?

California metros rank higher on Zillow's hotness scale largely because of persistent listing shortages, despite generationally slow homebuying and concerns about seller-driven pricing.
#alameda-real-estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Alameda County real estate: House on Oakland Avenue sells for $2.8 million

A 2,613-square-foot house built in 1916 has changed hands. The spacious historic unit in the 1100 block of Oakland Avenue in Piedmont was sold on Dec. 2, 2025 for $2,801,500, or $1,072 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. The property sits on a 5,148-square-foot lot. Other houses have recently been sold nearby:
East Bay real estate
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