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Home prices in Bay Area up 17.5% in January

Home prices in the five-county San Francisco metro area surged 17.5 percent in January versus a year ago – one of the biggest gains nationwide – according to a key gauge released on Tuesday. Overall, U.S. home prices registered their … Continue reading

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Sound Off: What to consider in a seller’s market

Q: How does the lack of inventory affect potential sellers? A: This is a concern that often leads sellers to sit on the sidelines rather than call their Realtor and put that “For Sale” sign in front of their house. … Continue reading

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Home Buyers Are Back, but Where Are the Houses?

“Some listings are vanishing from a strategic decision of waiting for an even a higher price later. Some are due to few newly built homes available to trade-up to, hence some current existing home owners are unwilling to list. Some … Continue reading

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Condo sales picking up in Bay Area

Beth Hood, 32, decided this year to buy her first home, wanting to take advantage of super-low interest rates and to get in before a rising market priced her out. But single-family homes within commuting distance of her job at … Continue reading

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If You’re in the Market For a Home in the Bay Area, Yes You Missed the Boat …

If you’re in the market for a house or condo, first the bad news: real estate prices in the Bay Area are climbing,  as much as 16 percent over last year in some areas. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images “We … Continue reading

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