California man buys a small island in Finland for $31k instead of down payment on a house
The cost of living has gotten quite ridiculous. If things continue the way they’re going, pretty soon, people…
California renters can save $3,331 monthly vs. owning, by this math – Orange County Register
Wonder why California homebuying runs at generational lows? Here’s one undervalued factor: Renting appears to be a significant…
National landlord settles with California for gouging renters in L.A. and elsewhere
Nov. 24, 2025 3 AM PT Greystar, which manages dozens of apartment complexes in Southern California, has settled…
Sweeping amendments to S.F. upzoning plan tabled
San Francisco supervisors voted Monday to table many of the proposed amendments to the mayor’s housing upzoning plan,…
Is Treasure Island San Francisco’s new hot spot?
For years, Treasure Island sat largely forgotten in the middle of San Francisco Bay — an awkward man-made…
Housing Tracker: Southern California home values dip in September
Southern California home prices dropped again in September. It’s the fifth consecutive month that values declined from a…
S.F. upzoning would cut rents just $75 to $125 a month, city says
San Francisco’s “ambitious” and “bold” plan to increase housing production would produce less than half the number of…
City, county officials propose ordinance to combat high rental fees
A unit for rent in San Diego. (File photo) It’s no secret that San Diego’s rent has been…
Loss of federal housing funds could leave many older adults homeless
A homeless person’s tent. (Photo courtesy of the city of San Diego) At Serving Seniors, we see every…
San Jose apartment complex is bought by Bay Area real estate investor
SAN JOSE — The Atrium Garden apartment complex in San Jose was bought for $18.5 million by a…
San Jose apartment complex is bought by Bay Area real estate investor
SAN JOSE — The Atrium Garden apartment complex in San Jose was bought for $18.5 million by a…
Orange County rent bargains are hard to find – Orange County Register
Hopes of Orange County renters for any noteworthy discounting have faded. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found when…