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The Sun’s home for buying, selling, renting – in hot markets and cold.
Developer’s unpaid taxes lead North Valley water district to seize property for 2,300 new homes
Two developers controlling a hefty portion of Diablo Grande, a master-planned community in Stanislaus County, failed to pay taxes to their water district. Now, the district owns their property.
August 15, 2023
Ousted Bitwise CEO Soberal flips rental home acquired amid frantic collapse
The co-founder and ousted CEO of Bitwise Industries listed his second home for sale on the same day his firing was announced by the company.
June 8, 2023
Fresno landlord posts abandonment notices on three Bitwise buildings
Not even the tech firm’s flagship building was spared a pre-eviction notice.
June 2, 2023
Calif. boasts largest annual housing growth since Recession. Here’s how the Valley fared.
The San Joaquin Valley may be home to California's population growth, but housing growth isn't even close to cracking the highest rankings.
May 4, 2023
Changes to mortgage rules will see good borrowers pay more, risky borrowers pay less
A change by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is likely to anger borrowers with solid credit ratings and cash in an already tumultuous housing market.
April 24, 2023
Fresno breaks housing stalemate for one new development
A three-year fight over share of property taxes has halted new housing development at Fresno's edges.
April 23, 2023
Clovis loses appeal, ordered to zone for more low-income housing
Clovis has found itself in hot water over California's RHNA requirements for affordable housing.
April 13, 2023
Four little letters, big nightmare for Calif. cities. What is RHNA?
California's rich enclaves are revolting against a 54-year-old housing law. Here's an explainer on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
April 11, 2023
Calif. plows through $300mil for 2,300 home down payments in two weeks
California's attempt at helping first-time homebuyers has reached a major speed bump with few homes purchased to show for it.
April 9, 2023
Wealthy Bay Area towns’ new way to dodge low-income housing? Exploit the developmentally disabled.
California's low-income housing requirements have been a thorn in the side of the state's richest communities. Now, neighbors are crafting new ways to circumvent mandates.
February 13, 2023