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SF metro area has some of fewest number of homes with air conditioning in US, study shows
When it's hot, air conditioning can be a lifesaver -- but not for everyone.The San Francisco metro area has one of the highest percentages of homes without A/C in the country, according to a study by the Brookings Institute. Lower-income households and renters are even less likely to have A/C.But that could be changing.Data from Zillow's 2024 Consumer Housing Trends Report shows that nationally, air conditioning is the top feature for home buyers. About 83% say air conditioning is "very" or "extremely important" in their home-buying decision. That number has grown over the past six years.Locally, the number of homes...
Yes, men outnumber women in the Seattle area
Men outnumber women in the Seattle area — and, yes, tech companies are likely a major reason. By the numbers: Census data shows there are roughly 102 men per 100 women in the Seattle metro area, a reversal of the national trend. Nationwide, there are an average of 102...
Election 2024: Willow Glen native seeks San Jose District 6 seat
Michael Mulcahy helped keep the curtains rising at the Children’s Musical Theater in San Jose when he took over as executive director for almost a decade in 1993 — growing the youth arts center into the powerhouse it is today. He called the experience the role of a lifetime.
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