Monthly Archives: May 2018

Rise in PACE lending for commercial real estate lifts Marin’s CleanFund, Sonoma’s Ygrene

Value-added commercial real estate investments have the promise of significant upside with the right amount of TLC and market repositioning. But the prospect of shelling out money to fix or upgrade things tenants often don’t see can be a tough … Continue reading

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Lower income families priced out of California housing market – KGO

A new study confirms a trend that many have suspected. With a median home price more than twice the national average, the Bay Area housing market is so expensive, many low and middle income families simply can’t afford to live … Continue reading

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Why the Bay Area is the epicenter of California’s housing crisis

The same story is playing out, over and over: People are flocking to the Bay Area for high-skilled, highly paid jobs, while cashiers, teachers and construction workers are, increasingly, saying goodbye to a place they no longer can afford. A … Continue reading

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Bay Area home prices soar to new record

Caption Close The median Bay Area home price surged to an all-time high of $820,000 in March, up 9.3 percent from February and up 14.7 percent from March of last year, research firm CoreLogic reported Tuesday. The previous peak was … Continue reading

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No surprises: Bay Area dominates list of best cities for real estate agents

Caption Close 15. Boston, Massachusetts ‘Job opportunity and competition’ rank: 7Market health rank: 91 15. Boston, Massachusetts ‘Job opportunity and competition’ rank: 7 Market health rank: 91 Photo: Boston Globe/Boston Globe Via Getty Images 14. Charlotte, North Carolina  ‘Job opportunity … Continue reading

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