The Bay Area has a hot real estate market. But, it's tough for landlords to navigate it. One important factor that should always be on your radar is the Home Affordability Index (HAI). If you're a Bay Area landlord, know this index. It affects the local market. It can help you set rental prices, invest in property, and manage tenants. So, what exactly is the Home Affordability Index, and why does it...
Fall is a time for change. The air is crisp. Pumpkin spice lattes are back. And the holidays are near. But for Bay Area tenants, there's another unexpected change: unfair eviction tactics. You may have heard of stories where tenants are "ghosted" by their landlords. There's no formal communication. Just pressure to move out, unlivable conditions, or illegal eviction attempts. It's important to know...
As the cooler weather sets in, the Bay Area’s real estate market is heating up with a mix of shifting rates, increasing inventory, and eager buyers making moves. With the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts and more homes hitting the market, both buyers and sellers are adjusting their strategies. Here’s what you need to know about how these trends are impacting Emeryville and the...
We’ve all had that moment when something goes wrong at the worst possible time. Maybe it’s late at night, you’ve finally settled in after a long day, and suddenly—bam!, you notice a weird sound. Maybe it’s water dripping, a heater that’s gone out in the middle of winter, or (worst of all) a toilet that won’t stop overflowing. What do you do? I get it, nobody wants to deal with emergencies,...
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