Monthly Archives: February 2021

Day Around the Bay: Bay Area Rents Continue to Nosedive; Harris Sells SoMa Condo

The promised mid-February update has been issued, but the Burning Man Project cannot say whether the 2021 event can happen in person, and the new announcement timeline is “no later than the end of May.” Article source: https://sfist.com/2021/02/19/day-around-the-bay-bay-area-rents-continue-to-nosedive-harris-sells-soma-condo/

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Here’s the latest Zillow data showing just how far S.F. rents have fallen

Zillow Observed Rent Index Zillow Economic Research In nearby San Jose, rent decreased nearly as sharply — from $3,118 to $2,892, or -7.2%, over the same time period. The two cities’ average rent declines were especially sharp compared to the … Continue reading

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Obscure Bay Area: The fairy-tale village hidden off a busy Berkeley street

From devastation came opportunity, particularly for one young man named Jack Thornburg. Then just 21, he began to plan out a new neighborhood filled with fairy-tale charm and secret corners. A couple poses for photos outside one of the buildings … Continue reading

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San Francisco is one of California’s most conservative cities — when it comes to housing

Was this progressive city San Francisco? Of course not. When it comes to housing, San Francisco isn’t progressive at all. This truly progressive city was Sacramento — a city that’s preparing for an influx of residents and businesses by, get … Continue reading

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Here’s what home prices look like right now for each Bay Area county

Here are the most recent median single-family home prices for each Bay Area county at the end of the year:   Alameda: $1.06 million   Contra Costa: $763,000   Marin: $1.46 million   Napa: $842,000   San Francisco: $1.58 million … Continue reading

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