Bay Area House Hunters Chase California’s So-Called ‘Fireproof’ Neighborhoods
Developers are designing whole neighborhoods to resist wildfires, pairing IBHS building standards with HOA rules to slow flames and improve insurability.
Cyber Giant Fortinet Quietly Gobbles Up Sunnyvale Strip For Possible Mega Campus
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 ‘Housefishing’ Snags California Homebuyers as State Moves to Crack Down on Fake Listings
AI-edited listing photos are creating 'housefishing' headaches for buyers; California now requires agents to disclose edited images and show originals.
Downtown Napa Ditches Tasting Rooms For Boutiques In First Street Shakeup
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.
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All CitiesSan FranciscoSacramentoSan DiegoSan JoseLos AngelesBay AreaCalifornia Homebuyers Shut Out Of Nearly 9 In 10 Listings
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.
Study Says San Franciscans Could Wait A Century For Affordable Rents
A new study finds that building market‑rate housing alone may take decades to make San Francisco affordable — in a slow scenario that could stretch to about 124 years. Researchers say broader public finance and protections are needed.
Back on the Block: Stanford Court Hotel’s Nob Hill Saga Isn’t Over
The Stanford Court, a landmark Nob Hill hotel, is back on the market with brokers saying the offering is "fully unencumbered." The relisting follows lender litigation and deferred capital needs.
San Francisco Investors Snag Higdon Oaks On San Antonio’s Southeast Side
A San Francisco investor bought Higdon Oaks and plans a 247‑site expansion at the gated Southeast Side manufactured‑home community. The deal ties future payouts to lease‑up of vacant pads.












