Monthly Archives: April 2019

Bay Area home sales in March were the slowest the region has seen in 11 years, according to new data released Monday by real estate research firm CoreLogic. In fact, that’s been the case for every month since December. Year-over-year … Continue reading →

When Amazon created a contest for cities that wanted to host a second headquarters, or HQ2, the Bay Area turned in 160 pages arguing why it should win. It didn’t. And though northern Virginia ultimately won a promise of thousands … Continue reading →

Here’s how it works. Meanwhile, the media is busy publishing real-estate industry hype. This is a shorter, less angry version of my podcast last Sunday (as many have found out, I’m freer when I talk than when I write). It’s … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) – Two real estate headlines have sparked conversation in and around San Francisco City Hall. One about how tech IPOs will drive prices through the roof, the other about a slowdown in the market. Are these two … Continue reading →

Runaway Bay Area housing prices — fueled by strong employment and scarce inventory — have started stalling in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, hinting that even well-salaried professionals have had enough. Resale home prices dropped year-over-year in February in … Continue reading →