In a rural corner of Solano County, a tech investor has a vision to build a walkable city atop the area’s golden rolling hills. The proposal could help solve twin crises confronting the Bay Area: a shortage of housing and the growing threat of climate change. As the climate...

A recent report from Redfin reveals a complex picture of property taxes across the U.S., with nearly every major metro experiencing increases since 2019. While Florida is home to three of the five metros with the most significant hikes, California’s property tax situation remains relatively stable compared to high-tax states like New York and New Jersey. In fact, San Jose ranks as the fourth highest in the nation for median monthly property taxes at $782, trailing only Nassau County, NY ($905), Newark, NJ ($848), and New York City ($821).

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Bay Area’s high cost of housing is a widely known fact in the region, and one South Bay man is making an unusual sublet offer to help pay for rent: For $250 and some light chores, he wants to sublet his "Harry Potter cubby" space under a set of stairs in his San Jose apartment.

SAN JOSE — Monte Alban Apartments in San Jose acquired nearly $30.2 million in a refinance loan that will bankroll a wide-ranging upgrade of the property that includes affordable units, according to JLL, a commercial real estate firm. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department provided the new loan,...

The City of Palo Alto has announced the release of $5 million in funds available for affordable housing projects., which are aimed at bridging the financing gap for development costs. The deadline for applications is Oct. 28. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is part of Palo Alto’s ongoing efforts...

For years, Bay Area teachers have said one of their biggest concerns is finding affordable housing close to where they work. For some teachers, the fact that their salaries can’t keep up with the increased cost of living has some considering leaving the profession altogether. Now, more school districts...

Related California, the real estate firm behind Related Santa Clara, is on track to complete its first building. Ellore Senior Living, a high-end senior living community operated by Oakmont Management Group, wil be the tallest building in Santa Clara, CA. The 20-story tower was designed by architecture firm Steinberg Hart,...

Despite unpredictable mortgage rates, high-end real estate markets in cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Jose are experiencing a surge in listings and sales, moving closer to pre-pandemic activity levels.With interest rates expected to decline, cash-rich and rate-locked homeowners are re-entering the market, aiming to secure properties before prices rise, especially in affluent regions like Silicon Valley.High-end markets offer unique opportunities for investors, from flipping homes to targeting areas on the outskirts of pricey cities. Strategies that capitalize on these stable markets could yield significant returns as demand grows.