Making It In The Bay – NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay Area’s daily, in-depth commitment to exploring and finding solutions to the Bay Area’s housing crisis and other quality of life issues.

California 2 hours ago

California's lot-splitting law faces legal push back

A relatively new way to add more homes is starting to catch on but not without some legal pushback.

Making It in the Bay Apr 25

Sale pending homes outnumber ones on the market in the South Bay
Making It in the Bay Apr 23

Groundbreaking for Oakland's newest affordable housing project

Housing Apr 19

Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation

A bill in California wants to make more rental housing available to tenants with pets. Assembly Bill 2216 would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging extra for security dep...
Oakland Apr 18

California attorney general touts Oakland development, calls for more affordable housing

California Attorney General Rob Bonta marked National Fair Housing Month at a public address in Oakland on Thursday, as the state Legislature considers whether to strengthen his enforcement powers ove...
Cupertino Apr 12

384-square-foot Cupertino home listed for nearly $2 million

A tiny house in the Bay Area that would fit into most apartments has been listed for nearly $2 million.
Making It in the Bay Apr 10

Bay Area woman launches concierge service to help seniors find housing

Finding affordable housing is a struggle in the Bay Area, especially for seniors. But one young woman is finding a way to meet the need, placing more than a thousand seniors in the process. Kris Sanch...

Bay Area Housing Apr 7

Tenants rally in Concord, opposing referendum on new rent stabilization, just cause ordinance

Dozens of renters and advocates gathered in Concord Sunday to voice their opposition to a challenge of the city’s new rent stabilization and just cause ordinance.
Making It in the Bay Apr 3

California revokes Bay Area town's affordable housing certification

In an unprecedented move, California revoked a Bay Area town’s affordable housing certification. The move means Portola Valley in San Mateo County is no longer in compliance with the state’s affordable housing regulations — and that could have some significant financial implications.
San Francisco Apr 3

Teachers get first crack at affordable housing in San Francisco

San Francisco is rolling out a new solution to affordable housing for teachers.
Making It in the Bay Apr 1

Watch: Analyst discusses cost gap between renting and buying in Bay Area

New data shows San Jose and San Francisco are among the top 10 cities in the nation where it is cheaper to rent than to buy. An analyst for Realtor.com discusses the trend with NBC Bay Area.
Jobs Mar 22

A closer look: Bay Area jobs and billionaires

Two very contradicting headlines for the Bay Area dropped this week: New numbers show the region is seeing record-setting wealth and a drop in local jobs.
San Jose Mar 22

San Jose Mayor, residents call for City Council to pass proposed affordable housing ordinance

A lot of working-class families in San Jose say they’re now on the verge of being priced out of their neighborhoods. A newly proposed city policy would change that.
Inflation Mar 20

App works with grocery stores to offer discounts for food

An app aimed at helping consumer find the best deals at grocery stores is gaining traction during inflation.
Bay Area Housing Mar 20

Bay Area single-family home prices jump 14% in just a month

Bay Area home prices increased in February, following a statewide trend, according to a new report by the California Association of Realtors.
Bay Area Housing Mar 19

Bay Area housing prices still high despite more inventory hitting the market

After years of low inventory, more houses are suddenly being put on the market in the Bay Area.
Bay Area Housing Mar 11

Here's how much income you'll need to comfortably own a San Jose home. Hint: It's a lot

A new Zillow analysis shows how much income is needed to comfortably own a home in the Bay Area.
Making It in the Bay Mar 5

Mountain View becomes priciest place to rent in Bay Area

New numbers show Mountain View rental prices are skyrocketing — up nearly 15% compared to last year.
Silicon Valley Feb 28

More new jobs created in Silicon Valley in past year despite losses, report says

Despite thousands of job cuts in Silicon Valley last year, a new report shows more jobs were created in the region.
Making It in the Bay Feb 26

Renters push for affordable housing in San Jose

About 100 people, made up of renters and community groups supporting tenants rights, rallied at San Jose City Hall Monday to push the city to approve a program giving preference for affordable housing to tenants who already live in the neighborhood where the units exist or will be built.

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