June 24, 2025

Beyond the Mortgage: Why Bay Area Homeownership Doesn’t Pay Off for 30+ Years

For decades, owning a home was a cornerstone of the American Dream. But in the Bay Area, that dream now comes with a shocking twist—you might not financially break even until after three full decades of homeownership. In cities like San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Fremont, recent data reveals that renting is now significantly […]

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First Rent Increase in 6 Months: Why February 2025 Marks a Turning Point in U.S. Rental Markets

After months of stagnation, U.S. rent prices are on the move again. According to a new Redfin report, the national median asking rent rose 0.4% year-over-year in February 2025, bringing the median to $1,607. While this may seem like a modest increase, it’s a meaningful shift—marking the first annual uptick since June 2024, and the

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