Monthly Archives: August 2013

Bay Area Housing: Santa Rosa House Prices Continue to Rise, Along With …

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He’s not buying a house—why is Obama on Zillow?

The 30-minute interview touched on refinancing, reforming the mortgage market, including the dismantling of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and helping low-income people who want to be homeowners. It seemed almost scripted by White House staffers, although a White House … Continue reading

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SPUR Explores What the Bay Area Can Learn From New York

New York has excelled in public realm design. SPUR points out that NYC is one of the most bike and pedestrian friendly cities in the United States because planners continue to aggressively rebalance street space to accommodate all modes of … Continue reading

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Obama to push for reform of mortgage giants

The crux of his call, however, will be for more mortgage refinancing, which is, ironically, harder now that mortgage rates are rising. Rates are rising because the Federal Reserve is signaling that it will stop buying mortgage-backed securities now that … Continue reading

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Bay Area real estate mogul accused of sexual abuse

Clyde Berg, the South Bay real estate mogul, is facing charges of violently sexually abusing his wife, the Mercury News reports. Berg, 74, is accused, among other things, of chaining his wife, Ellena Berg, 37, to a bed for two … Continue reading

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