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
Boomers on the Hunt
At 77 million strong, baby boomers are expected to continue to have a major impact on the housing market for years to come, and builders are closely paying attention to what they want in their homes. continue reading…
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price
While you’d like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Home not selling? That could happen for a number of reasons you can’t control, like a unique home layout or having one of the few homes in the neighborhood without a garage. There is one… continue reading…
Aging Gracefully
They may make up only 9% of the current population and have a median disposable income of just $21,251, but they know what they want and it’s not a nursing home. As Matures – those born before 1946 – enter their 70s and beyond, they’re looking for Granny Pods and Next Gen homes. continue reading…
How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House
When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you. 1.… continue reading…
Transit Talks
Access to public transit is important, and Americans of all ages are willing to pay more to live where cars are not necessary. Here’s who’s willing to pay more for better transit options: continue reading…
Wonder Women
Women are making remarkable strides in everything from the Olympics to the race for the White House, but despite their growing economic power, they still face various hurdles. continue reading…
Time To Sell?
58% of home owners believe it’s a sellers’ market. Here are the top reasons sellers want to sell now. continue reading…
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Centennials: The Next Generation
The centennials – those born from 1997 to present – have different attitudes around spending and saving. This new generation is more cautious, less brand conscious, and altogether less prone to the free-spending excess that characterized millennial teens. continue reading…
Schools Rule
When it comes to purchasing a home, school districts and proximity of house to school are ruling the home search for parents. continue reading…
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