A proposed 50-story skyscraper in this San Francisco neighborhood would stick out
The skyscraper would bring 712 apartment units to San Francisco and become the tallest building in an area that is home to mostly two- and three-story homes….
Houseless but not homeless in Frogtown
My neighbor’s siblings cashed in the family house in Frogtown’s up-and-coming real estate market. How much longer can he call our street home? …
Looking to finance an ADU? More help may be on the way
The Federal Housing Administration is proposing to let lenders include future rent from an ADU when calculating how much a borrower can receive in an FHA-guaranteed loan. That would be a major shift….
California has already run out of cash to help first-time home buyers. Here’s what happened
California has put its down payment assistance program for first-time home buyers on hold, having committed all $300 million in just a few weeks. It’s not clear when new loans will be available….
She wanted more than a guesthouse for her sister. This tiny ADU in L.A. delivers
Two sisters, one boyfriend, a roommate and a beloved rescue dog share a compound in L.A., thanks to a 500-square-foot ADU….
Brad Pitt sells Craftsman compound in Hollywood Hills for $39 million
Brad Pitt just sold his Craftsman-style compound in Hollywood Hills for $39 million, one of the priciest sales ever in the affluent neighborhood….
The hidden flaw in California homes that can cause earthquake destruction
The defect that can cause single-family houses to collapse has received little attention until now. Some California homeowners will soon be able to apply for grant to help pay for the retrofit….
Over-the-top bar and restaurant scene, high-rise hotels set to open in downtown L.A.
A high-rise with two hotels and an over-the-top restaurant and bar scene will soon open by Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles….
Looking to buy a home this spring? Good luck, there’s not much out there
The number of homes for sale in Southern California has fallen to start the year, a reversal of normal trends as high mortgage rates keep sellers on the sidelines….
This unique ADU offers hope for two sets of grandparents and Ukrainian refugees
One set of grandparents moved into an ADU, then refugees, and one day more grandparents may move in too. Their ADU is a symbol of multigenerational living. …