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Stories of survival: The San Francisco Rental Market Edition
After spending 5 weeks rooming with a toddler, Nick Facciola knew it was time to begin expanding his horizons in his quest for a San…
OMG, I need an apartment in SF! What do I do?!
Save up your psychic energy and make friends with couches. While the process is tough, there are preparations you can take to get into a…
Renters get what they want
Hey you, 20 and 30 something renters! Did you know you’re changing the world of renting? Well, you are. For reasons within your control and…
Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Your Home Cool
This past August was tied for the hottest ever on record in Phoenix and the Valley. How hot was it?!?!? So hot that I can’t…
Unemployment stays put at 9%
Jobs woes continue for the country and the Bay area is no different. The San Francisco Controller’s Office reported that June job creation was up…
Atlanta real estate continues to suffer
Atlanta continues to face hard times in the real estate sector. The Atlanta real estate market has just been named the 4th worst housing…
Rents skyrocket in San Francisco
Rents in the Bay Area are on the rise due to the booming tech sector and sluggish homebuyers market. In response to an increase in…
HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program readies home for purchase
Congress created the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to ameliorate the strains to cities, counties and states suffered after the mortgage and foreclosure crisis. The program, signed…
Do you have any control over your utility bill?
Bills, bills, bills. You may have little control over your monthly rent or your deposit, but you may be surprised by how much control you…