Monthly Archives: October 2020

HubHaus, a venture-backed startup in the burgeoning new field of “dorms for grownups,” has imploded, stranding hundreds of renters and homeowners, mainly in the Bay Area. The 4-year-old Los Altos company, which had raised $13.4 million, is undergoing “a closure … Continue reading →

Opponents have raised more than $2 million to defeat a proposal to double San Francisco’s real estate transfer tax on sales of $10 million or more. It’s the biggest chunk of money spent on any San Francisco race this year, … Continue reading →

California has long captured the nation’s imagination with its promises of the rich life, from the days of the gold rush to the rise of Hollywood and its star-making machine, to today’s booming tech sector. With its breathtaking shoreline and … Continue reading →

You may have heard people are fleeing California — fed up with fires, smoke, and tiny apartments during a pandemic — especially those who can work remotely. But real estate experts agree: The notion of a mass California exodus has … Continue reading →

Having effectively plateaued over the past couple of weeks at above recession-era levels, the number of homes on the market in San Francisco, net of all new sales and contract activity, has ticked up to 1,600, which is twice as … Continue reading →