Santa Rosa Showdown: Townhome Plan Ignites Carrillo Adobe Uproar
A revived 162‑unit housing plan for the Carrillo Adobe parcel has split Santa Rosa between preservationists and housing advocates. Tribes and descendants say the land is culturally sacred.
Wine Giant Quietly Puts Glen Ellen's Imagery Estate Winery Up for Grabs
The Wine Group has quietly listed Imagery Estate Winery in Glen Ellen — a 19.56‑acre, art‑forward property with production infrastructure and a flexible events permit.
Oakland Roots Battle Developer For Howard Terminal Redevelopment
The Port of Oakland has narrowed Howard Terminal to two finalists: the Oakland Roots and Industrial Realty Group. The choice will shape whether the waterfront becomes a stadium or a maritime hub.
Presidio Rent Shock: Families Hit With Hikes Up To 10 Percent
Lease renewals in the Presidio include increases averaging about 5.5% and, in some cases, jumps up to 10%, leaving tenants scrambling in a neighborhood outside city rent protections.
Laurel Heights Mega Project Presidio Highlands Finally Gets A Date With The Bulldozers
After a decade in limbo, Prado Group’s 744‑unit Presidio Highlands at 3333 California St. is finally teed up to start construction in late 2026 after the city advanced special tax districts. The first phase will add about 152 units, new retail and a sizeable childcare center.
Rockridge Revolts Over Plan for 7-Story Senior Tower
A developer wants to build a seven‑story senior living tower on the old Red Cross parcel in Rockridge, and neighbors have rallied over height and shadows. The plan leans on California’s density bonus law to push past local rules.
San Rafael’s 17-Story Gamble: Canal-Side Tower Poised To Shatter City Skyline
A 17‑story, 180‑foot proposal at 700 Irwin would add 200 apartments — including 30 affordable units — and set off debate over traffic, density and state housing deadlines.
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.












