Bay Area housing outlook: Sales, prices seen rising in 2026
Powered by one of the strongest regional economies in the country, the Bay Area housing market is poised for a sales rebound in 2026 as interest rates decline, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors.
Why the Peninsula’s winter sunshine isn’t always good for your trees
When people think about winter tree damage, they often picture heavy winds or rain. On the Peninsula, the wnter sun can also pose a threat — usually a more subtle one. Bright winter sunshine followed by cold nights can stress tree bark and lead to two common problems: sunscald and frost cracks.
Peninsula winter home & garden guide: Tree pruning 101, history walks, seed swaps and more
Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our December home & garden events calendar.
For $1M, you can buy the equivalent of a garage or one-third of a house in Palo Alto
With median home prices on the Midpeninsula well above $1 million, it’s no surprise that buying at that price point is increasingly out of reach — if not impossible. The more revealing question is how much space $1 million actually buys here. The answer: not much.
Home & garden
January tips for your Peninsula garden: Native bees, seeds, root rot
Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking…
Neighborhoods
Crescent Park: How farmland became Palo Alto’s most exclusive planned neighborhood
Palo Alto’s Crescent Park neighborhood has drawn national attention in recent years as the place where Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has quietly assembled nearly a…
Real Estate business
What $1M (and under) gets you on the Midpeninsula
The Midpeninsula is known for some of Silicon Valley’s most distinctive real estate — from family wineries and historic estates to sleek modern retreats tucked…
