San Francisco's Affluent District 7 Sees Record Home Prices as Luxury Real Estate Market Soars
San Francisco's affluent neighborhoods saw an increase in home prices in 2025, with the median reaching $6 million in areas like Pacific Heights, amidst a strong luxury real estate market driven by the region's economic growth.
Bay Area Homebuyers Get New Lifeline With Almost No Cash Down
A new two‑loan option pairs an FHA/VA mortgage with National Homebuyers Fund down‑payment help, potentially letting some Bay Area buyers purchase with little or no cash.
Neighborhood Showdown: S.F. Lawsuit Targets Lurie Family Zoning Shakeup
Neighborhood and small‑business groups sued to pause San Francisco's Family Zoning plan, arguing the rezoning lacked adequate environmental review and risks displacement.
UCSF Snags Mega Waterfront Lab Hub In South San Francisco Lease Coup
UCSF will anchor Kilroy’s Oyster Point Phase 2 with roughly 280,000 square feet, lifting the life‑science campus to about 44% leased and bringing a genomics tenant onboard.
San Jose Rent Dip Barely Dents City’s Sky‑High Prices
Average asking rent in San Jose dipped modestly in December but stayed higher than a year ago, leaving affordability strained while investors remain active. Data vendors report different levels.
Union Square Office Duo, Once $75 Million Goes For Just $5M in Foreclosure Fire Sale
A foreclosure auction recorded two Union Square office buildings as sold for $5 million, a dramatic discount from their 2019 price and a sign of downtown distress.












