Monthly Archives: September 2014

Despite efforts to protect S.F. tenants, housing crisis persists

San Francisco’s elected officials have attempted to tackle the housing crisis with gusto since 2013, passing laws that govern condo conversions, the merging of units, the legality of in-laws, tenant harassment and Ellis Act evictions. Whether these laws are having … Continue reading

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S.F. property owners to get tax break from creating urban farms

A new law taking effect next week will mark another innovation for San Francisco: The city will be the first in the country to offer a financial incentive for urban farming. Starting Sept. 8, owners of empty lots could save … Continue reading

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Bay Area home appreciation slows

It’s the news buyers have been waiting for and sellers have been dreading: the Bay Area’s rapid price appreciation seems to be showing signs of slowing down, according to the SP’s Case-Shiller Home Price Index. The index measures home prices … Continue reading

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Sound Off: Will Napa’s earthquake affect Bay Area real estate?

A: Despite the severity felt by earthquakes in the short term, home prices in the Bay Area have continued to appreciate over the long term at an astonishing rate. The impact that earthquakes have had on home prices honestly depends … Continue reading

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