Monthly Archives: January 2013

Why ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal Will Help the Housing Recovery

The housing market is on firmer ground today, as two major tax provisions survived the “fiscal cliff.” Congress did not touch the mortgage interest deduction, and it extended tax relief for one year on mortgage debt forgiveness. “An extension of … Continue reading

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Luxury Bay Area homes selling briskly

For months, Jeff Paster, a developer of luxury homes in Marin County, couldn’t find a buyer for the brand-new Belvedere waterfront mansion he listed in January for $45 million. So he put it up for auction Sunday, but then canceled … Continue reading

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SF Civic Center sustainability moves slow

In 2008, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom laid out a bold plan for turning the Civic Center into a global model for sustainability, with visions of solar panels on City Hall, a garden on the roof of the main library … Continue reading

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