Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87
Didion's writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Rent control is getting more popular, but does it actually work?
New laws in California and Oregon show that rental regulations are gaining traction as a solution to rising housing costs. But economists aren't all convinced the rules will work as intended
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
Red Oak is now the largest indie brokerage in California's East Bay
In an era of tech disruption, Red Oak Realty is acquiring fellow indie brokerage Marvin Gardens Real Estate to compete with Compass and other well-funded rivals
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6
Natan Kuchar and his family
Redfin highlights a story of a Bay Area-music teacher and buyer who's rendition of the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young classic tugged the sellers' heartstrings.
Apartment List releases report on SF rent trends in September
Despite monthly decline, metro's annual trends show healthy growth
by Yuki Graviet Knapp Oct 12
ZIP code profile: 94708
Weiss Analytics predicts home price changes for next 12 months
by Inman Sep 26
Community spotlight: Albany
The city represents a seller-friendly housing market
by Erik Pisor Apr 14
New York Tri-State suffers longest commute in U.S.
Business Insider data shows NYC residents average 39.4 minutes getting to work
by Jennifer Riner Mar 18
Oakland best in Bay Area for single-family rental investors
Report shows the best bets in the Bay Area
by Kimberley Sirk Mar 9
How to help your clients buy a house -- sight unseen
Low inventory in hot markets and ever improving tech are leading to remote buyers having the confidence to make bids on homes in distant places.
by Gill South Mar 2
Mortgage reform scholar Dr. Dwight Jaffee passes away
Jaffee wrote extensively on mortgage reform
by Kimberley Sirk Feb 11
Tech companies in San Francisco account for more than half of office tenants
Housing costs making recruitment of tech employees more difficult
by Erik Pisor Jan 12
High-tech employees drive Berkeley home values
Price appreciation in the city will continue, but moderate
by Erik Pisor Dec 11
Many learning aesthetics, but lack building experience
by Arrol Gellner Jan 30