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Reverse Mortgages Backfiring on Seniors

Experts argue reverse mortgages often are being used today for all the wrong reasons. Seniors now have less home equity, less savings, and more debt. “This was originally contemplated as something you could draw money from over a long period … Continue reading

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Reverse Mortgages Are Backfiring on Some Seniors

Experts argue reverse mortgages often are being used today for all the wrong reasons. Seniors now have less home equity, less savings, and more debt. “This was originally contemplated as something you could draw money from over a long period … Continue reading

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Some wins, some losses in Sacto

Print Share The state Assembly and Senate passed the usual flurry of bills on May 31, the last day for initial-house approval, with some unusual drama that temporarily sidelined a medical-marijuana bill by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano. By the time it … Continue reading

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S.F. district raises charter school rent

Imagine renting a 1,000-square-foot San Francisco apartment for $950 – a year. It may seem impossible in one of the least-affordable real estate markets in the country. Except for city charter schools. For the past 10 years, the alternative public … 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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