Monthly Archives: October 2013

US extends backing for higher-priced mortgages

The Obama administration has been pushing for lower loan limits at Fannie and Freddie in an effort to reduce the government’s role in lending and bring private capital back to the mortgage business. “HUD and FHFA should closely examine using … Continue reading

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California, Bay Area foreclosures, defaults drop

Foreclosures and default notices, which deluged California and the Bay Area just a few years ago, have now slowed to a trickle as the economy and the housing market stabilize. Rising home prices, increased job creation and government foreclosure-prevention efforts … Continue reading

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Home affordability sinks as housing slows

First-time buyers usually purchase lower-priced homes, but sales of homes priced under $100,000 were down more than 7 percent in September from a year ago, while sales of homes priced above $500,000 were up over 40 percent, according to the … Continue reading

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America’s best cities for trick-or-treating, according to Zillow

  America’s best cities for trick-or-treating, according to Zillow Each October, Zillow rates the top American cities for trick-or-treating. Once again, San Francisco ranks #1, sharing top honors with its southerly neighbor, San Jose. To quote Zillow, “stealing the coveted … Continue reading

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The Price of Living in Oakland Skyrocketed 76%

It’s tough not to get anxious about the price of housing in San Francisco. In San Francisco Magazine‘s excellent cover story this month on the long term affects of the tech boom, writer Farhad Manjoo reports that the median sale price … Continue reading

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