California’s shortage of housing, especially affordable housing, is a conundrum that becomes harder and harder to avoid with each passing day. It is only a slight exaggeration for me to say that it seems like I’ve blogged about this problem every month for years. In every conversation I have about Silicon Valley real estate, this situation raises its ugly head, regardless of … [Read more...] about San Francisco passes law giving nonprofits first rights to purchase multifamily residential property
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More legislative approaches to California’s housing crisis heading down the pike
California’s perpetual dearth of housing and the state’s ongoing efforts to address that situation have been featured regularly in this blog. Concerns over this predicament have extended to the highest levels of California government: In 2017, Gavin Newsom promised to “lead the effort to develop the 3.5 million new housing units we need by 2025” if he were elected … [Read more...] about More legislative approaches to California’s housing crisis heading down the pike
Adding accessory dwelling units in California just got easier
Housing Crunch The housing crunch is an acute and chronic problem in much of California, and this is especially true in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. I have written previously in this blog about our shortage of housing here, and the various efforts being undertaken to address this situation. Without a doubt, this issue is one of the most pressing concerns … [Read more...] about Adding accessory dwelling units in California just got easier