Overwhelming majority of recent home sellers ‘regret waiting to sell’
A new survey from Realtor.com and Censuswide reveals that an overwhelming majority of recent home sellers appear to have some regret about waiting to sell their homes. About 79% of those surveyed said they believe they would have been able to take advantage of a hotter housing market had they listed their homes sooner.
From dated bathroom to spacious wet room
In this 1940s Palo Alto home, the bathroom makeover wasn’t just about fixing leaks — it was about creating a space that felt like a daily retreat for the homeowners.
How the 1906 earthquake gave rise to Palo Alto’s reputation as a sought-after place to live
The devastation to San Francisco caused by the 1906 earthquake that struck the region on April 18 has been well-documented over the past 118 years. The 7.9-magnitude quake caused over 3,000 deaths and the loss of more than half the city’s buildings from fires that burned out of control for days due to ruptured gas…
Less than 1-in-5 of Californians earned enough to buy a median-priced home in 2023 — and things could get worse
A newly released study by the California Association of Realtors shows that housing affordability dipped last year as interest rates jumped and the typical mortgage payment for a median-priced home increased. Less than 1-in-5 Californians earned the minimum qualifying income needed to purchase a median-priced home in California last year, down from just over 1-in-5…
Home & garden
These trees don’t just look good, they help support local wildlife
Whether your yard is downtown, stretches across the mountainside or is closer to the baylands, …
Neighborhoods
Exploring College Terrace: Eclectic streetscapes, hilltop views — and a turbulent past with Leland Stanford
Want to explore the Midpeninsula’s neighborhoods? Embarcadero Media’s “A Day In” series highlights the history, architecture and points of interest of different local neighborhoods on…
Real Estate business
1955 teardown on 1.22 acres in Atherton sells for $10.5M
At $10.5 million, a 1955 midcentury home on 1.22 acres in Atherton sold for the highest recorded price tag.
