‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area. – The New York Times

After spending most of their adult lives in Arizona, Dennis and Sherry Weiss talked about a permanent relocation to the San Francisco Bay Area. It wasn’t the first time they’d had the conversation. The couple — who had been together more than 30 years, and married for eight — had been circling the topic for a decade, since the first… Read More

Boise Real Estate Market Steady Amidst California’s All-Time Low – KIDO Talk Radio

While the California housing market is experiencing unprecedented lows, Boise, Idaho, is appearing reasonably stable during a tumultuous time of real estate. As the Golden State sees prices plummeting by up to 40% in some cities, Boise maintains its allure for both buyers and sellers. It’s been reported that in the Bay Area, homes are shedding millions in value practically overnight, according to… Read More

California attorney general touts Oakland development, calls for more affordable housing – NBC Bay Area

California Attorney General Rob Bonta marked National Fair Housing Month at a public address in Oakland on Thursday, as the state Legislature considers whether to strengthen his enforcement powers over cities. Bonta was surrounded by residents and small business owners at Casa Suenos, a new 181-unit affordable housing development. It was built through a partnership with nonprofit developers Bridge Housing… Read More

Bay Area condo war widens after $1 million units sell for just $32,000 – OCRegister

The auctioning of several downtown San Jose condominiums has spawned a widening legal war now that a troubled China-based real estate firm has filed a new lawsuit in the increasingly tangled case. China-based Z&L Properties has filed a lawsuit against winning bidders in an auction last week of the downtown San Jose condos, as well as the trustee that conducted… Read More

384-square-foot Cupertino home sells for ‘considerably over’ $1.7 million asking price – NBC Bay Area

A tiny house in the Bay Area that would fit into most apartments sold for “considerably over” the $1.7 million asking price, a real estate agent involved in the transaction confirms to NBC Bay Area. The home, which is 384 square feet and basically a studio apartment, is in Cupertino. The agent said the home received multiple offers and could… Read More