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Bay Area realty investors to plead guilty to bid rigging, mail fraud

Eli Segall Reporter – Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal Email Several Bay Area real estate investors have agreed to plead guilty for conspiring to rig bids and commit mail fraud at foreclosure auctions, the U.S. Department of Justice … Continue reading

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Homicide backlog could grow with drastic cuts to courtroom budgets

Dozens of accused murderers languish in San Francisco jails as judges struggle to find open courtrooms, prosecutors labor under heavy caseloads and defense attorneys search for witnesses who might prove their client’s innocence. Meanwhile, memories fade, cases grow years old … Continue reading

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Influx of workers drives up rental rates in San Francisco and San Mateo County

Rent costs are on the rise in San Francisco and San Mateo County due to a sluggish homeownership market and housing demand from tech industry workers opting to rent instead of buy, according to new data compiled by Novato-based RealFacts. … Continue reading

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Office rents rebound – SF jets to No. 1 in US

Fueled by tech company growth, San Francisco office rents rose sharply in the second quarter and vacancies decreased, vaulting the city to the leading spot in an otherwise-tepid national office market, according to three separate research reports this week. “San … Continue reading

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Burlingame REALTOR® Mary Ann Teixeira Says Reduction in Conforming Loan Limits …

Burlingame, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) June 30, 2011 In 2008, Congress stepped in to adjust conforming loan limits from $417,000 to $729,750 in an effort to stimulate the economy by making more money available for home buyers and enticing people to buy. … Continue reading

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