The most expensive home for sale in America is still found in Los Angeles, but it’s no longer the larger-than-life mansion that debuted a year ago in Bel-Air at $250 million. That speculative wonder of owner-developer Bruce Makowsky has returned to the Multiple Listing Service at $188 million.... […]

More low-income apartments are coming to Mission Valley’s upscale expensive Civita development. Developers Chelsea Investment Group and Sudberry Properties broke ground on the project this weekend. The cost to build the 306-unit complex is $137.5 million, or $449,000 per unit, inside the luxury... […]

Dustin Brown and the Kings are making another run in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but away from the ice, the star right winger is making a play of a different sort: He and his wife, Nicole, have put their home in the Manhattan Beach area up for sale at $6.999 million. Custom-built for Brown and his... […]

A healthy economy can be a dangerous thing. Americans have a history of loading up on debt in good times, then paying dearly when the bills come due. Adding to the pain: A booming economy is often accompanied by rising interest rates, which make mortgages, credit cards and other debt much more... […]

Another blockbuster sale along the sand in Malibu paved the way for L.A. County’s highest-priced home sales for the month of March. In the Beverly Hills market, two sales tipped the scales at $22 million or more. Here’s a larger look. $38 million — Malibu Hollywood film producer Joel Silver sold... […]

Attorneys representing homeowners filed lawsuits Thursday against Los Angeles County, alleging a county program that funds solar panels and other energy-efficient home improvements is a “plague” that’s ruined the finances of many borrowers by saddling them with loans they cannot afford. The twin... […]

The average rent in San Diego County hit a record $1,887 a month in March, increasing 8 percent in a year, said a new report released this week. High-end apartment complexes downtown helped raise the rates substantially, especially those that opened in the last few months, according to data from... […]

San Diego’s financially troubled Green Flash brewery has been sold to a group of investors following a foreclosure by the company’s principal lender, Comerica Bank. As a result of the sale, which closed Friday, a new ownership group calling itself WC IPA LLC is taking over and making a number of... […]

Last year, Chinese investors interested in buying or developing property in Southern California peppered World Trade Center Los Angeles officials with questions about how best to break into the market. What’s the difference between city governments and county governments, they might ask. Or, are... […]

California is bracing for a high-profile fight over the state’s housing crisis. And the clash is pitting Silicon Valley technology executives, who want to cut regulations that make it hard to build multi-story apartment buildings, against existing homeowners and affordable housing advocates. The... […]

Winemaker Paul Masson's historic hilltop chateau is on sale for $7 million, not a bad price given the dizzying state of the Silicon Valley real estate market. On 3-plus acres, it has its own vineyards, a wine cellar and plenty of history. […]

Residential transactions in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, published Sept. 3, 2016. […]

More Americans signed contracts to purchase homes in July, a sign that demand for home ownership remains strong despite a shortage of listings on the market. […]

Property owners of 100 Addison Ave. say they've exhausted their search for a new retail tenant after Addison Antiques left the site in the outer downtown commercial core a year ago. […]

The state's signature environmental law was back in the limelight this year after Gov. Jerry Brown sought to spur affordable-home construction by allowing certain projects to win approval 'by right,' bypassing local reviews. […]

Racing from her last class of the day at Cal State Long Beach, Shellv Candler had about an hour to get to Wilmington. […]

Surprise, surprise. Young people can't afford to buy homes in Silicon Valley. […]

Long before anyone worried about drones crashing through the front window, winemaker Paul Masson built a chateau in the hills above Saratoga. […]

Residential transactions in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, published Aug. 20, 2016. […]

Residents are calling on local and federal housing officials to rehabilitate the 40-year-old complex on N. 5th Street. […]

Built in 1996, this recently renovated Country English home in the Vintage Oaks neighborhood has new windows, high ceilings and a spacious backyard. The modern kitchen offers a walk-in pantry, ample counter space and an island. A pair of walk-in closets accent a master suite whose spa bathroom features an oversize tub, floating vanities and a multi-head shower. Wainscoting, crown moldings and window seats highlight the list of architectural details within. An open house takes place from 1:30 to […]

This brand-new construction in the Hidden Valley neighborhood features eco-friendly materials, crisp lines and views of Mount Diablo. Architect Steven Kubitschek, interior designer Leslie Kalish, builder Jeff Stone and landscape architect David Thorne collaborated on the home that’s shingled in red cedar. High-end appliances outfit an expansive kitchen that includes a gas fireplace, soft-close cabinetry and a four-panel glass sliders that open to the outdoors. The owner’s suite […]

Mortgage adviser: Tom Banducci, Guaranteed Rate. Property type: Condominium in Oakland. Purchase Price: $447,500. Loan amount: $434,000. Loan type: 30-year fixed. Rate: 4.25 percent (4.932 percent APR), 1 percent point fee. Backstory: A first-time buyer in the East Bay wanted a […]

Brothers Jeff Langer and Cameron Langer want what’s best for 135 Cross Road in Oakland. Though they were adults when their parents built the five-bedroom, they still have fond memories of fundraisers, parties and holidays hosted at the expansive estate. Nestled on nearly half an acre in Upper Rockridge’s Claremont Pines neighborhood, the shingled two-story offers an accessible, open floor plan. The wide entryways and elevator helped their mother […]

Elegance abounds in this remodeled Edwardian found down the street from Grace Cathedral. Caesarstone counters, a six-burner Wolf range and a Sub-Zero refrigerator outfit the home’s contemporary chef’s kitchen. The home includes both wood-burning and gas fireplaces as well. Learn more at www.1031 jones.com. Listing agent: Peter Goss, Zephyr Real Estate, […]

Exposed brick and concrete accent the voluminous interior of this live/work condo near the Embarcadero, AT&T Park and the Financial District. Floor-to-ceiling windows welcome in natural light and the listing includes bathrooms on both levels. Stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry outfit the kitchen. Listing agent: Eric Turner, Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 425-1516, eric.turner@sothebys […]

Built in 1929, this cottage was one of the first homes built in Madrone Canyon and has belonged to the same family for four generations. Mature redwoods surround the yellow storybook not far from downtown Larkspur. A patio off the kitchen sets the stage for al fresco dining. Listing agent: Kathleen Daly, Coldwell Banker, (415) 519-6074, kdaly@ cbnorcal.com; Lisa Lange, Coldwell Banker, (415) 464-3318, lisalange@ […]

Every three years or so, Holly Hollenbeck starts getting restless. The principal of the Inner Richmond’s HSH Designers and her family buy a new home, remodel it and then start the process anew. “I love projects,” Hollenbeck said. “As soon as I finish a house, I get itchy to start something else.” Her latest venture rests on the corner of Scott and Grove […]

(Livermore, CA) Rejuvenate yourself with engaging activities and soothing surroundings at Shea Home's master-plan community, Sage in Livermore. Sage is a new home community unlike any other; it's a blend of inner tranquility with modern luxury and offers a greener, more holistic lifestyle. It's an ideal antidote to the many stresses of a fast paced Bay Area life. Model homes are open every day from 10AM to 6PM, except Wednesdays from 2 to 6PM. Learn how you can pre-qualify for these homes at […]

San Francisco studios are renting for an average market rate rent of $2,500 a month. What do you get for the money? […]

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Killeen, Texas is a relative oasis of racial parity when it comes to homeownership. The reason: Fort Hood. […]

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London experienced years of booming property prices. But the market has now ground to a halt. […]

House hunting is going to be difficult this spring ? especially for those looking to become owners for the first time. […]

Shares of Zillow have soared this year. But other housing-related stocks have dipped, and even Zillow's top economist is worried the real estate market may cool off. […]

The new tax law has created a lot of confusion over whether tax filers may still deduct the interest they pay on home equity loans and lines of credit. The IRS says that you can, but only if the money is used to improve your home. […]

It's the most profitable time to sell your home in more than a decade, so why aren't more home owners listing? […]

Amazon has announced a list of 20 cities as potential locations for its second headquarters. The winner is likely to see a significant boost to its real estate market. […]

The freshly-passed tax code could be a drag on home values. […]