Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Consumer advocates warn the products often act like short-term loans with high fees.
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Tech Innovations for Smart Homes and Smarter Luxury Living
Northern California estates embrace smart technology, blending convenience, sustainability, and luxury into homes that adapt to lifestyles, from AI automation to energy-efficient systems.
Commercial Real Estate
Adult care center operators buy buildings in San Jose Willow Glen area
The operators of a South Bay adult behavioral services center have bought two buildings in San Jose's Willow Glen area.
Housing Development
Court rules against Los Gatos’ interpretation of builder’s remedy law
Santa Clara County Superior Court sided with developers and pro-housing advocates on Jan. 29 in determining that Los Gatos' interpretation of state housing law was inaccurate.
Affordable Housing
East Bay officials unhappy as BART keeps Irvington station plans on ice
The transit agency says it decided to focus its efforts on a different project while...
Bay Area Home Report
Alameda County real estate: Property on Stillwater cmn. sells for $1.6 million
A unit in the 38800 block of Stillwater cmn. in Fremont has a new owner....
Real Estate Transactions
Do sports have a future at Oakland Coliseum? The A’s may hold the keys.
The A's may soon come into an ownership stake in the iconic stadium-arena complex.
Google San Jose
Google buys Mountain View building near tech titan’s iconic office hubs
Google has bought a Mountain View building near two of the tech titan's iconic office...
Rent
Short-term rentals are now illegal in Saratoga
Saratoga City Council voted 4-1 to prohibit short-term rentals, like those listed on Airbnb and...
Celebrity Homes
California home of Dr. Seuss goes on the market for $9.95 million
The late author's 5,000-square-foot house is owned by UC San Diego and is for sale...
Home Improvement
California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety
New Safe Homes grants program, taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026, could begin taking applications...
Garden
Wild flower superbloom in Southern California? Experts weigh in on winter rain and what it means for season
Recent rainfall could mean big things for this year's upcoming wild flower season, but too...