$1.7 million in Silicon Valley town of Cupertino will get you a home the size of a hotel room – KGO-TV

CUPERTINO, Calif. (KGO) — This is what $1.7 million will get you on the western edge of Silicon Valley in Cupertino: A cozy 384-square-foot home, which is a little more than the average size of an American hotel room. “It’s time to bring out the old cliché which just happens to be the truth — it’s location, location, location,” said… Read More

1 in 5 San Francisco home sellers took a loss on their sale, according to Redfin – KRON4

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Nearly one in five San Francisco home sellers took a loss in selling their home during the three months ending on Feb. 29, according to a new report. The report, from online real estate brokerage Redfin, said that’s a higher share of home sellers taking a loss than any other U.S. metro. At nearly 20%, that’s… Read More

Buyers grab downtown San Jose condos in foreclosure auction with winning bids up to $32,300 – The Mercury News

(George Avalos/Bay Area News Group) Bidders, attorneys, a trustee representative and observers gather outside the Santa Clara County courthouse for the auction of condominiums in a downtown San Jose housing tower that’s located at 188 West St. James Street. SAN JOSE — In an opportunity most would-be Bay Area homeowners can only dream about, a handful of buyers snagged nine… Read More

Bay Area Habitat for Humanity to dedicate new affordable home in Texas City – Community Impact

Bay Area Habitat for Humanity will dedicate a new home in Texas City on April 16. The full story The public is invited to witness the dedication of the new home to a family in Texas City, according to an April 9 news release from the nonprofit. Community Impact previously reported Habitat for Humanity serves low-income families by building new… Read More

100+ lawsuits connected to Mattamy Homes in Tampa Bay area – WTSP.com

When Bill Lundy bought his brand-new home at The Preserve at La Paloma in Sun City Center just off I-75, he wasn’t expecting the need for contractors and repairs almost soon as he got the keys.  “Dishwasher didn’t work. It took four visits and four months to fix the French doors. I had leaks in the guest bathroom…shutting down that bathroom… Read More