Articles & Guides on Bay Area Housing, Rentals & Property Management
Welcome to our Housing Resource Library — a curated collection of articles and guides covering Bay Area real estate, renting, property management, and local market trends. Whether you’re a renter, homeowner, buyer, seller, or property owner, start with a topic below to find the information most relevant to you.
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Property Management
Laws, compliance, operations, and best practices for rental property owners.
Compliance & Legal
California rental laws and everything you need to operate compliant, profitable rental properties.
Renters
Tenant rights, deposits, safety, move-in/out guidance, and rental rules.
Buyers
First-time buying, financing, and preparation strategies.
Sellers
Pricing, timing, staging, and market considerations.
Market & Economy
Housing trends, affordability, and economic insights.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Local insights into Bay Area communities.
Homeownership & Living
Maintenance, upgrades, and living well at home.
Lifestyle & Seasonal
Design, seasonal tips, and lifestyle-focused housing content.
Popular Topics
What Xers Want
Generation Xers value family time above all else, and the home is the central hub of family activity, offering a place to unwind and connect outside of their busy work life. continue reading…
Do I Qualify For A Mortgage Loan
Answer these questions to determine if a bank will give you a mortgage loan. continue reading…
The Student Loan Debt Dilemma
Aspirations of homeownership remain strong, but an increasing percentage of consumers with student loan debt worry about their homeownership future. continue reading…
What’s In A Color
When deciding which color to paint a room, look to these top designer choices. White – reflects light, room feels brighter and more open, gives homeowners unlimited freedom to decorate. Yellow – has a space-enhancing effect… continue reading…
A Success Story
Our friends at iHomefinder just wrote this informative piece about how we use their MLS listing product and their new product called MarketBoost that allows us to provide our clients with not just real estate listings but also valuable market information. You can read the full article here: iHomefinder Success Story – Introducing Brian Barry… continue reading…
Home Smart Home
Renovated homes are getting smarter: 45% of homeowners installed smart systems or devices that can be monitored or controlled via smartphone, tablet or computer intro their renovation projects. continue reading…
Market Snapshot – Effect of Student Loan Debt on Homeownership
The Effect of Student Loan Debt on Homeownership Writers and politicians are very concerned about increasing costs of college and student loans on the average young person. The amount of outstanding student debt in the US is now $1.25 trillion, and debt is a prerequisite in getting a degree and joining the labor force. This has… continue reading…
Buy or Stay?
When it comes to buying a home, Xers, Boomers, and Matures all plan to stay in their current home as long as possible, while Millennials plan to purchase their next or first home within the next 2-5 years. continue reading…
Affordability Facts
Strong seasonal price increases made it harder for Californians to purchase a home in the second quarter of 2016. continue reading…
Generation X: Middle Child of Generations
Generation X may be the smallest generation, and sandwiched between two mammoth generations, but as this savvy and pragmatic cohort reaches their peak earning years, their long-awaited moment in the spotlight is approaching. continue reading…
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