Making It in the Bay

A new survey showed that in almost every large American city, it is cheaper to rent than to buy a home. But nowhere is the gap bigger than in the Bay Area.

A new survey showed that in almost every large American city, it is cheaper to rent than to buy a home. But nowhere is the gap bigger than in the Bay Area.  Scott Budman reports,

San Jose on Thursday unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind interim housing project, marking a critical step in the ongoing effort to address homelessness.

San Jose on Thursday unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind interim housing project, marking a critical step in the ongoing effort to address homelessness. Emma Goss reports.

Recent figures showed home sales and inventory are up across the Bay Area, even though the median home price remains the highest in the nation.

Recent figures showed home sales and inventory are up across the Bay Area, even though the median home price remains the highest in the nation. Scott Budman reports.

Santa Clara, considered one of the fastest growing cities in the county, revealed a new housing complex Wednesday.

Santa Clara, considered one of the fastest growing cities in the county, revealed a new housing complex Wednesday. Robert Handa reports.

The Peninsula has been seeing record-breaking sales. A large number of homes are going for at least a half-million dollars over asking price. But can the ritzy real estate roar continue? NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre gets answers from Jeff Lamont — a realtor who specializes in home sales in San Mateo County.

Dozens of homeless residents living at Columbus Park in San Jose have struggled to get drinking water, as local sources in the park have been off and on for weeks.

There are growing concerns from homeowners as home insurance costs are going up and several insurance companies have even stopped doing business in California.

There are growing concerns from homeowners as home insurance costs are going up and several insurance companies have even stopped doing business in California. Scott Budman reports.

After sitting on the market for nine months, what was thought to be San Francisco’s most expensive home on the market has finally sold.

After sitting on the market for nine months, what was thought to be San Francisco’s most expensive home on the market has finally sold.

San Jose has suddenly become a buyer’s market in terms of housing.

San Jose has suddenly become a buyer’s market in terms of housing.  Robert Handa has the details.

Spring has come to the Bay Area, bringing with it more action in the housing market.

Spring has come to the Bay Area, bringing with it more action in the housing market. Scott Budman reports.

Many Bay Area families have been feeling the budget crunch lately. Now, they’re getting some extra help understanding their finances thanks to Wells Fargo and the United Way.