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Bay Area city ranked as least affordable housing in America: report
(KRON) — Bay Area housing affordability has always been a central topic when discussing the hurdles of living in the area. The recently released 2024 Demographia International Housing Affordability Report potentially confirms that sentiment with an interesting set of numbers. According to the Chapman University-led report, San Jose was the least affordable major US housing […]
This Victorian once housed a large hippie commune. Now it rents for $15K a month
In David Talbot’s celebrated “Season of the Witch”—which tracks how San Francisco’s Summer of Love gave way to two decades of “discontent”—an aspiring hippie named Robert McCarthy arrived in the Haight fresh off of serving a tour in the Vietnam War, in search of good vibes.
It's Time: Imagine Dragons' Ben McKee Lists His Harmonious Retreat in Oakland, CA, for $1.3M
Ben McKee, songwriter, producer, and bassist for the band Imagine Dragons, has put his impressive Bay Area home in Oakland, CA, on the market for $1,295,000. The three-bedroom, three-bath dwelling sports 2,696 square feet on a quarter-acre lot. Per McKee, leaving this contemporary gem behind won't be easy as many...
Homebuying in LGBTQ+-friendly metros comes with a price
People need to earn $150,000 to afford the typical home in LGBTQ+-friendly areas — nearly 50% higher than areas without LGBTQ+ protections, according to a recent Redfin study. Why it matters: The homebuying barrier is higher for LGBTQ+ people than their cisgender and/or straight counterparts. The big picture: The...
179 Oak Road, Piedmont
$1,798,000 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,320 SqFt | Now Showing | Lisa Chan Carnazzo, GrubbCo. This charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom traditional Piedmont home is nestled in a welcoming neighborhood where community spirit thrives. Imagine block parties, kids playing in the street, and neighbors staying connected through a group chat, always looking out for each other. Inside you’ll find a bright and inviting home. The spacious kitchen, complete with a stunning island, opens onto a deck that overlooks the expansive backyard – an ideal setting for gatherings and outdoor fun. The kitchen seamlessly connects to a cozy family room.
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