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The town of Pacifica is divided — literally — over Airbnb and other short-term rentals.  Now, neighborhoods along the coast ...

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Renting in California is not cheap. The average rent for a one-bedroom in the Golden State — $2,100 — is 40% higher than the national average. But renters will soon be getting a little more for their ...

The debate over renting vs. owning has long posed a challenge for households in California. Arguments have morphed in recent years as home prices and mortgage rates soared beyond the increasing rents.

Retirees may fantasize about retiring to California, only to meet the reality of the state’s expensive real estate market. It’s no surprise that the Golden State is losing residents nearing or in ...

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Many people view homeownership as a key measure of success in life. Instead of paying thousands in rent each month and dealing with the instability of lease renewals, you build ...

Becoming a homeowner has long been part of the American dream, but as California continues to face an affordable housing crisis, is it still the best financial move compared with renting? CalMatters ...

RentCafe ranked U.S. cities by apartment space available for $1,500 monthly. Central Valley cities including Fresno and Sacramento offer California's best value. In San Francisco, $1,500 covers just ...

The age-old adage that it’s cheaper to buy a home rather than rent one is proving to be less and less true as the years go by. Renting a home remains significantly cheaper than buying in all of ...