Tag Archives: San Francisco

C.A.R. President on housing crisis: ‘Our state’s future is on the line’

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California Association of Realtors President Jeanne Radsick believes 2020 is the time for her state to pass pro-housing legislation. Continue reading →

Unison CEO talks Netflix for real estate, social responsibility

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Thomas Sponholtz’s company assists buyers with their down payments and helps existing homeowners access their equity — services that he says give consumers more and better financing options. Continue reading →

Qualia CEO Nate Baker talks tech disruption, iBuyer growth and ‘onerous’ housing regulations

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Nate Baker, whose company produces software to streamline real estate transactions, thinks trends like iBuying will get bigger even as supply shortages continue to plague cities. Continue reading →

The work-life conundrum

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A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devote their weekends to their jobs. Continue reading →

Realogy to shutter Climb, integrate it into Coldwell Banker

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Coldwell Banker CEO Ryan Gorman said the move will allow members of both Realogy and Climb to take advantage of the latter company’s larger scale. Continue reading →

Tenancy-in-common housing gaining popularity in Los Angeles

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Collectively owned housing is growing in popularity in Los Angeles and beyond as prices for more conventional homes remain out of reach for many buyers. Continue reading →

Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin’s most competitive of 2019

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White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for U.S. homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin. Continue reading →

Strict zoning laws are exacerbating the affordability crisis: Study

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A working paper published by Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania draws a connection between booming home price growth and zoning. Continue reading →

Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com

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A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January. Continue reading →

Everything is bigger in Texas — including the rent

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Over the past decade, the median rent has increased by more than 80 percent in Austin, Texas, according to a new Zillow study released Friday. Continue reading →