Palo Alto’s draft Prohousing application self‑scores 41 points — above the state’s 30‑point threshold. The packet is online for public review through June 17 and the council will weigh submission in mid‑June.

A Veterans United study finds more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024, leaving roughly $27.9 billion in potential home‑loan volume — concentrated in pricey metros.

County filings show Alila Napa Valley owes about $94.2M on a resort loan, a notice that raises foreclosure risk even as the hotel remains open.

Two Palo Alto tenants say their landlord gave free or discounted units to Ukrainian refugees while charging others more; the suit seeks about $106,000 and heads to a June 1 hearing.

City and county officials marked a ceremonial groundbreaking for Corso, a 120-unit affordable housing project on a downtown parking lot. The development includes units set aside for families, people exiting homelessness and residents with developmental disabilities.

AB 1903 cleared the Assembly 70-0 and would force repairs before lawsuits, a shift supporters say could ease insurance pain and help restart condo construction. The bill now heads to the State Senate.

MidPen proposes a seven-story, 95-unit, 100% affordable project on county-owned land at 626 Walnut St in San Carlos, prioritizing local employees and low-income households.

Noe Valley’s village‑like streets and volunteer projects helped make it desirable — and now restored Victorians and rebuilt homes are selling for multimillion dollars. The result: an expensive, family‑friendly neighborhood that looks different than it did decades ago.

A proposed "No Hidden Rent Act" would require San Francisco landlords to display total estimated rent and itemize fees on listings and leases.

A hidden Woodside compound reborn as a French‑style retreat is listed at $14.9M, complete with a 3,000‑bottle cellar, clay tennis court and guest cottages.

A rarely available Bernard Maybeck chalet in Ross is on the market at $13.5M with private showings. The wood-shingled estate blends historic character and modern renovation.

Olema Pharmaceuticals agreed to a seven‑year, 38,176 sq ft lease at Kilroy Oyster Point and plans to relocate its headquarters there by December 2026.

Two Great America Parkway office towers sold for $310M to institutional buyers, a major Bay Area office trade with potential leasing and tax implications for Santa Clara.