San José’s Housing Department reminded renters that many older apartments are covered by a local ordinance that caps rent hikes at 5% per year, and state rules may add protections. Here’s how to check.

A pending Cooley prelease could unlock construction of the long‑approved 1900 Broadway mixed‑use project in downtown Redwood City.

Alameda County pledged $53M in Home Together awards to create 900+ permanently affordable homes across the county, including hundreds of units for people experiencing homelessness.

Two Uptown Oakland buildings — Telegraph Arts and The Moran — are headed for foreclosure after construction‑era loans defaulted, with lender proceedings slated this spring.

An SB 330 application would put 110 modular homes on about 31 acres bordering Yosemite, prompting safety, cultural and environmental alarm from neighbors and tribal leaders. County documents and state rules mean the proposal will move forward through a contested review process.

Shangri‑La‑Dee‑Da, a 58‑acre Gilroy estate with a 14‑acre vineyard and full equestrian facilities, is listed at $10.5 million as a turnkey ranch and events venue. The property includes two homes, multiple arenas, ponds and miles of trails.

BUILD Inc. asked planners to extend entitlements for the stalled 27‑story SoMa tower and to trim on‑site inclusionary housing to 15% as financing stalls.

Developers are designing whole neighborhoods to resist wildfires, pairing IBHS building standards with HOA rules to slow flames and improve insurability.

County records show Fortinet bought multiple Sunnyvale parcels this week, adding to a 2024 Santa Clara campus buy and fueling speculation about a new Bay Area office campus.

AI-edited listing photos are creating 'housefishing' headaches for buyers; California now requires agents to disclose edited images and show originals.

Tasting‑room and wine‑centric storefronts on First Street are giving way to boutiques, cafes and other non‑wine retail as big hotel and condo projects reshape downtown. Brokers and city records show the market is shifting fast.

Thousands of new apartments are slated for Sonoma County through 2028; vacancy may ease but affordability pressures will persist.

A Zillow‑based tally shows only about 12% of California listings are affordable to a median‑income buyer, with coastal metros like LA and the Bay hardest hit.