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Mortgage rates climbing from 6% in March to 7.28% last week could immediately limit financed buyers through higher monthly costs, potentially cooling market activity even without a broad correction.
Selling a tenant-occupied San Jose rental is legally possible, but AB 1482 just cause rules block termination simply because of the sale.
Challenger Corry Frydlewicz places housing affordability as her top priority, calling for rent control, vacancy taxes, and an eviction moratorium to...
Alameda County's SHIFT program lets house-rich, cash-poor seniors build accessible backyard ADUs, move in, split lots via SB9, and sell their original...
Selling a California home as-is removes repair obligations but leaves full disclosure duties in place. Sellers must still file the transfer disclosure...
Rising listings and softening buyer activity in the South Bay raise the question: early warning of a shift, or routine weekly noise?
National vacancy fell to 8.6% with 350,000 units absorbed as supply slowed, confirming resilient renter demand. These nationwide figures cannot...
A modernist California home designed by a renowned architect on a 20-acre mountain parcel recently received a $1 million price cut.
High home values trigger steep probate fees based on gross estate value, making funded living trusts essential.
Jerry Rice's custom Atherton mansion lists for $35 million, spotlighting how celebrity-built homes with Versace limestone, Swarovski accents, a...
Mortgage rates appear to be stabilizing rather than falling, offering pricing consistency but limited relief for California buyers. The article...
High-rise living in the San Francisco Bay Area delivers unmatched city views, upscale amenities, and low-maintenance urban lifestyle. With 115...
National starter-home share slipped from 38.1% to 36.2% of inventory since 2019, with prices jumping 30.8% to $340,000.
Real estate benefits require specific conditions—they're not built-in guarantees.
Nonprofit housing developers play a crucial role in the Bay Area's housing market by backing affordable projects that for-profit developers might not.
High home prices—not mortgage rates—are the central constraint on affordability. Rates near 7 percent are historically normal, so even if borrowing costs stabilize, prices must adjust to new realities for sales to recover.
1463 41st Ave closed at $2,250,000 after drawing 10 offers, selling $855,000 above its $1,395,000 list price and underscoring strong demand for classic west-side homes with hardwood floors and fireplaces.
