Monthly Archives: September 2012

‘Underwater Mortgage’ Refis Get Fresh Push in Congress

A slight improvement in home prices has helped to pull some U.S. homeowners back above water on their mortgages, but the gains are small, and the problem is still epidemic.  As of July, 22.4 percent of homeowners with a mortgage … Continue reading

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Researcher to Woodland Chamber: Expect slow but steady economic growth

Local business leaders got an earful this week on the state of the economy in our region, and what can be done to fix it. The prognosis: Expect a disappointingly slow, but steady, recovery, led by the San Francisco Bay … Continue reading

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Foreigners shop for Bay Area real estate

Whether snapping up a discounted Marin mansion for vacations, buying a small Oakland apartment building for a cash-flow investment or purchasing a home of their own as they move here, foreign buyers are an increasingly potent force in residential real … Continue reading

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What you can buy in San Francisco for $1.749 million and Mill Valley for $1 …

San Francisco/Noe Valley, $1.749 million 40 Day St. Beds: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square footage: 3,100 This three-level home has an open floor plan, hardwood floors on all levels, high ceilings and high-end fixtures. Its kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cherry … Continue reading

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What you can buy in San Francisco for $1.749 million and Mill Valley for $1 …

San Francisco/Noe Valley, $1.749 million 40 Day St. Beds: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square footage: 3,100 This three-level home has an open floor plan, hardwood floors on all levels, high ceilings and high-end fixtures. Its kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cherry … Continue reading

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