Monthly Archives: August 2021

In expensive rental markets like the Bay Area, apartment scams light on details and heavy on pressure to hand over deposits are nothing new. But recent alerts from financial watchdogs and data on rental housing schemes point to a fast-changing … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that Bay Area living is expensive, so much so that many people are leaving or coming up with some very creative solutions. If you’ve ever searched for a new apartment online, you’ve undoubtedly come across a place … Continue reading →

Apple on Friday announced an initiative that will address a growing homeless community living on a tract of the company’s undeveloped land in San Jose. The program will be funded by millions of dollars pulled from Apple’s $2.5 billion pledge … Continue reading →

Four consecutive months of statewide home-price records may be at an end as the California housing market shows signs of cooling. The median house price for 2021 still will be up nearly 21% and sales will show an 8% jump … Continue reading →

Over in Walnut Creek this week, a burned-out family home has hit the market for $875,000, and buyers are clamoring to make the winning bid. The home at 254 Tamarisk Drive was ravaged by a two-alarm fire on Sept. 11 … Continue reading →