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Single family residence sells in Oakland for $1.5 million

Spacious homes continue to be in high demand in the Bay Area real estate market.

Oakland housing highrise is bought in deal that hints at wobbly market

A new housing tower in Oakland has been bought for more than $90 million.

Rare opportunity to apply for Section 8 housing waitlist in Oakland

The Oakland Housing Authority is reopening its Section 8 housing voucher waitlist for the first time since 2011, opening 5,000 spots for low-income households.
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How to find emergency California student housing: A resource guide

California colleges support students facing food and housing emergencies through various programs, ensuring they have access to essential resources for academic success.
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How Another Trump Presidency Could Impact Housing in California | KQED

California lawmakers are concerned about fulfilling affordable housing promises amid federal changes under Trump's administration.

Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant | KQED

Gavin Newsom's initiatives to utilize state land for housing highlight the persistent funding challenges facing California's affordable housing development efforts.

Op-Ed | The way forward to lower housing costs and create homes | amNewYork

The severe housing shortage in NYC requires immediate zoning reforms and community participation to create affordable housing for all residents.

Tenants Nationwide Call for Social Housing Now! - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Renters and unhoused individuals nationwide are organizing to demand urgent action from the government to address the housing crisis.

EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis

Cities must collaborate with the EU to ensure affordable housing is a fundamental right for all.

Trump Administration Plans Could Make California's Housing Crisis Worse

Trump's economic agenda could negatively impact housing availability and construction in California.

How Another Trump Presidency Could Impact Housing in California | KQED

California lawmakers are concerned about fulfilling affordable housing promises amid federal changes under Trump's administration.

Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant | KQED

Gavin Newsom's initiatives to utilize state land for housing highlight the persistent funding challenges facing California's affordable housing development efforts.

Op-Ed | The way forward to lower housing costs and create homes | amNewYork

The severe housing shortage in NYC requires immediate zoning reforms and community participation to create affordable housing for all residents.

Tenants Nationwide Call for Social Housing Now! - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Renters and unhoused individuals nationwide are organizing to demand urgent action from the government to address the housing crisis.

EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis

Cities must collaborate with the EU to ensure affordable housing is a fundamental right for all.

Trump Administration Plans Could Make California's Housing Crisis Worse

Trump's economic agenda could negatively impact housing availability and construction in California.
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These California homeowners paid millions to have ADUs built. The best they got were permits or port-a-potties, they say.

Multitaskr Construction is accused of collecting over $10 million from homeowners for ADUs but failing to deliver any services, leading to widespread fraud allegations.

Loophole' in state law opens door to 22-story high-rise close to a California beach

A developer is attempting to build a 239-foot structure in Pacific Beach despite strict height limits, citing state laws to bypass local regulations.

These California homeowners paid millions to have ADUs built. The best they got were permits or port-a-potties, they say.

Multitaskr Construction is accused of collecting over $10 million from homeowners for ADUs but failing to deliver any services, leading to widespread fraud allegations.

Loophole' in state law opens door to 22-story high-rise close to a California beach

A developer is attempting to build a 239-foot structure in Pacific Beach despite strict height limits, citing state laws to bypass local regulations.
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4 ways Trump's housing plans are expected to hurt homebuyers and 3 ways they could help

High housing costs, driven by a shortage of homes, are significantly affecting inflation.
Trump's proposals on housing costs show potential benefits and drawbacks.

Marin County property mistakenly sold at tax auction for $6,600

A group of Tiburon residents are fighting to regain a mistakenly sold community property, facing substantial financial demands from the new owner.

Real estate developer says recent church conversion an example of 'missing middle housing' | CBC News

The Brunswick Lofts represent a significant development in 'missing middle' housing, aimed at bridging single-family homes and high-rise buildings.

Photos: Dance Moms' alum JoJo Siwa's California mansion lists for $4 million

JoJo Siwa's Tarzana home is on the market for $3.995 million, showcasing luxurious amenities and custom finishes.

Del Mar's last sandlot becomes elevated $75 million oceanfront estate

Ocean House Del Mar is a unique $75 million estate celebrating Del Mar's coastal lifestyle with luxury and refined design.

Another major Bay Area movie theater closes

The Cinemark Century Northgate theater closure disrupts a major redevelopment project aimed at enhancing local community engagement.

4 ways Trump's housing plans are expected to hurt homebuyers and 3 ways they could help

High housing costs, driven by a shortage of homes, are significantly affecting inflation.
Trump's proposals on housing costs show potential benefits and drawbacks.

Marin County property mistakenly sold at tax auction for $6,600

A group of Tiburon residents are fighting to regain a mistakenly sold community property, facing substantial financial demands from the new owner.

Real estate developer says recent church conversion an example of 'missing middle housing' | CBC News

The Brunswick Lofts represent a significant development in 'missing middle' housing, aimed at bridging single-family homes and high-rise buildings.

Photos: Dance Moms' alum JoJo Siwa's California mansion lists for $4 million

JoJo Siwa's Tarzana home is on the market for $3.995 million, showcasing luxurious amenities and custom finishes.

Del Mar's last sandlot becomes elevated $75 million oceanfront estate

Ocean House Del Mar is a unique $75 million estate celebrating Del Mar's coastal lifestyle with luxury and refined design.

Another major Bay Area movie theater closes

The Cinemark Century Northgate theater closure disrupts a major redevelopment project aimed at enhancing local community engagement.
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Sale closed in Oakland: $2.2 million for a four-bedroom home

The Oakland property at 1075 Longridge Road sold for $2,225,000, reflecting significant historical value and market trends.
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California homebuying jumps 20%, biggest gain in 41 months

California homebuying saw a significant increase in November 2023, but remains hindered by affordability issues.

How this California home was retrofitted top to bottom to protect against wildfires for free

The Bilbrey family successfully utilized a grant to enhance their home's fire resilience, marking a vital step in wildfire safety in Dulzura.

California homebuying jumps 20%, biggest gain in 41 months

California homebuying saw a significant increase in November 2023, but remains hindered by affordability issues.

How this California home was retrofitted top to bottom to protect against wildfires for free

The Bilbrey family successfully utilized a grant to enhance their home's fire resilience, marking a vital step in wildfire safety in Dulzura.
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Single-family residence in Oakland sells for $2.5 million

Spacious home on Golden Gate Avenue sold for $2.48 million, reflecting ongoing real estate trends in Oakland.

Leader who helped SJSU become economic dynamo heads to East Bay school

Charlie Faas transformed San Jose State University into a key economic entity and is now moving to St. Mary's College.

Social housing can work in SF, a groundbreaking new report shows - 48 hills

The report suggests San Francisco could revolutionize housing with mixed-income social housing, moving toward treating it as a public good rather than a profit-driven commodity.

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.7 million for a four-bedroom home

The recent sale of a historic home in Oakland reflects current trends and prices in the competitive Bay Area real estate market.
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Gov. Newsom uses federal health care dollars to help house the homeless. Donald Trump could stop that

The future of California's CalAIM program, aimed at combating homelessness, is uncertain due to changing federal policies under President-Elect Trump.

Share the Spirit: Turning shelter into homes

Harrison Coleman's transformation illustrates the profound impact of housing assistance on the formerly homeless.

Gov. Newsom uses federal health care dollars to help house the homeless. Donald Trump could stop that

The future of California's CalAIM program, aimed at combating homelessness, is uncertain due to changing federal policies under President-Elect Trump.

Share the Spirit: Turning shelter into homes

Harrison Coleman's transformation illustrates the profound impact of housing assistance on the formerly homeless.
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#zoning-laws

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.

Tree falls on house, zoning law change, guns found at Berkeley High

Berkeley is altering zoning laws to stimulate growth in research and development labs.
Concerns about safety intensify after weapons were found in a local high school.

StorageCafe: Texas leads the way for middle housing growth

The U.S. housing crisis could be mitigated by increasing middle housing inventory, which remains underdeveloped compared to single-family and multifamily options.

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.

Tree falls on house, zoning law change, guns found at Berkeley High

Berkeley is altering zoning laws to stimulate growth in research and development labs.
Concerns about safety intensify after weapons were found in a local high school.

StorageCafe: Texas leads the way for middle housing growth

The U.S. housing crisis could be mitigated by increasing middle housing inventory, which remains underdeveloped compared to single-family and multifamily options.
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Duplex sells in Oakland for $1.8 million

The 100 Echo Avenue property in Oakland was sold for $1.8 million, reflecting current trends in Bay Area real estate prices.
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US cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are converting empty office spaces to housing to combat high vacancy rates and housing shortages.

Cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are incentivizing the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing to address a housing shortage and high vacancy rates.

US cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are converting empty office spaces to housing to combat high vacancy rates and housing shortages.

Cities cut red tape to turn unused office buildings into housing

Cities are incentivizing the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing to address a housing shortage and high vacancy rates.
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Why aren't mobile homes considered among affordable housing fixes?

Finding an open parking meter in Beverly Hills can bring unexpected joy, contrasting the usual frustrations of access in affluent areas.

Freddie Mac: Housing market 3.7 million home shortage is the 'root cause' of strained affordability

The housing market in the U.S. is short by 3.7 million units, impacting affordability and household formation.
#student-housing

From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

Student housing has evolved from basic shelter to a multifaceted concept prioritizing community, culture, and sustainability.

UC Berkeley plans to build its tallest dorm yet in Southside neighborhood

UC Berkeley plans a high-rise dormitory for freshmen and sophomores, aiming to create significant student housing in the Southside neighborhood.

From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

Student housing has evolved from basic shelter to a multifaceted concept prioritizing community, culture, and sustainability.

UC Berkeley plans to build its tallest dorm yet in Southside neighborhood

UC Berkeley plans a high-rise dormitory for freshmen and sophomores, aiming to create significant student housing in the Southside neighborhood.
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Historic San Jose farmhouse saved after collaborative effort

The historic Sakauye farmhouse in San Jose will be preserved thanks to collaborative efforts and an extended relocation deadline to mid-2025.

Single-family home in Oakland sells for $2.2 million

Oakland's real estate market demonstrates strong demand for historic and spacious properties, as evident from recent high sale prices.

Huge San Jose housing development enters crucial public scrutiny stage

Fresh plans have emerged for a huge San Jose housing development that would produce several hundred homes.

Oregon provides funds for affordable housing projects in Portland area

The Oregon Housing Stability Council has OK'd a $165 million investment to help address the affordable housing crisis.

This ZIP code of Bay Area have less sufficient sleep

Residents in Oakland struggle with sleep due to environmental noise and other disturbances, contributing to high sleep deprivation rates in the area.
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For 20% of California, half the paycheck or more goes to housing

California's housing market is unaffordable, with 20% of its population spending over half of their income on housing.

Here are California's spookiest homebuying extremes

California's home prices rose 3%, but there are notable extremes in housing affordability across different regions.
Southern California's market remains strong, contrasting with a decline in the Bay Area.

For 20% of California, half the paycheck or more goes to housing

California's housing market is unaffordable, with 20% of its population spending over half of their income on housing.

Here are California's spookiest homebuying extremes

California's home prices rose 3%, but there are notable extremes in housing affordability across different regions.
Southern California's market remains strong, contrasting with a decline in the Bay Area.
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Money pours into battle over future of Dublin open space ahead of next week's election

Environmentalists are vigorously opposing a land-use measure in Dublin that risks commercial development at the expense of open space and clean air.

Single family residence sells for $1.9 million in Oakland

A spacious Oakland home sold for $1,930,000, reflecting the area's high real estate prices and demand.

San Jose affordable senior housing project advances with property deal

An affordable housing development for seniors that could sprout near downtown San Jose has taken a key step forward following a property purchase for the project site.

Trump vs. Harris: Plans to address housing issues

Housing costs are a top issue for many Americans.
Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have proposed different ideas for addressing the country's housing woes.

Environmentalists buy part of huge ranch at center of mining controversy in Santa Clara County

Nearly 20% of Sargent Ranch will be preserved as open space, countering longstanding quarry proposals.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust's acquisition represents a significant environmental victory.

Sale closed in Oakland: $2.2 million for a four-bedroom home

Bay Area home prices continue to trend high, as exemplified by the recent sale of a historic property for over $2 million.

Community Development Partner's first San Jose housing project

The new housing project in East San Jose will provide low-income housing with special provisions for veterans and supportive housing.
CDP's project will include diverse unit sizes and various amenities for community living.
#berkeley

UC Berkeley reports shots fired in downtown Berkeley

Berkeley police are investigating a shooting incident downtown; the community is advised to avoid the area.

Opinion: Measure CC is the right choice for Berkeley's housing affordability crisis

Berkeley must address a severe housing affordability crisis by increasing the availability of units under Measure CC and easing rental restrictions.

UC Berkeley reports shots fired in downtown Berkeley

Berkeley police are investigating a shooting incident downtown; the community is advised to avoid the area.

Opinion: Measure CC is the right choice for Berkeley's housing affordability crisis

Berkeley must address a severe housing affordability crisis by increasing the availability of units under Measure CC and easing rental restrictions.
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Four-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $2.7 million

The Oakland property at 5341 Golden Gate Avenue demonstrates the ongoing trends in upscale housing sales in the Bay Area.

Single family residence in Oakland sells for $1.7 million

The Bay Area real estate market is showing significant home sales, with price per square foot reflecting local trends.
Several recent home sales in Oakland illustrate rising property values.

Detached house in Oakland sells for $1.9 million

The sale price of $1,865,000 for the Mandana Boulevard property emphasizes the strong real estate demand in Oakland.

Downtown San Jose housing tower project site loan default is canceled

A lender has scrapped a delinquency notice for a loan tied to a housing highrise project in downtown San Jose.

How to book a big item trash pickup in Oakland

Oakland residents can schedule curbside bulky waste pickup for free, clearing significant waste items annually.
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