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1st Time Homebuyer Class Open To Albany Residents
Attendees will learn how to create a budget, repair credit, learn about the escrow process and how to find a lender.

Attendees will learn how to create a budget, repair credit, learn about the escrow process and how to find a lender.

If you are in the market for a new place to live, here are options available right now.

National home prices have surged over the past year; the Albany area was no exception.
The Albany area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.
National home prices are have surged over the past year; The Albany area was no exception.
AC Boost is funded by Alameda County Measure A1, passed by voters. The deadline to apply is Aug. 30. Here's a link to learn more and apply.
Home prices are higher in the Albany area recently. See how much.
Single-family homes have seen the largest rent increases. See how rent changed in the Albany area.
Here is how much home prices have changed over the past year in Alameda County area.
Are you having trouble affording Albany? Brand-new affordable apartments, homes, and townhomes are being built here in the East Bay.
Light-filled marvels that will have you cooking up a storm.
The bill would give cities and counties the authority to levy fines against companies for keeping a property vacant for more than 90 days.
From San Francisco Bay to the glorious OC, take a look at homes for sale with bay views.
Starting at just $199,000 — the ultimate gift: a home of your own.
Albany home sales saw a double-digit drop in sales compared to last year, but listings increased 200 percent.
Does a splash of color matter? Take a look at these photos....
Whether you're looking to build wealth or simply finding ways to help cover our crazy California mortgages, these properties deliver.
Custom home sites are often chosen for their views. Take a look at these spectacular examples.
Attend a free meeting next week for more information on the Alameda County grants.
Kitchens can make or break home sales, and we've rounded up the most deluxe on the market. Not moving? Check 'em out for design inspiration!
"The story in this market continues to be affordability."
The selection includes a condo and dream homes, a fixer upper and new construction. Look what's available nearby!
Check the income requirements which may be surprisingly high. The process will choose 30 applicants for a waitlist for Berkeley apartments.
The list is for Ashby Court Apartments on Ashby Avenue in Berkeley.
Sales showed a steep decline in December, but analysts point out several asterisks.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has $3 million in funds for a new incentive program, which opens today.
Nearby Contra Costa County also saw an increase.
A recent analysis looks at housing prices before and after the financial collapse. Enter your ZIP code ...
This East Bay landmark is a replica of a 13th century French monastery. Locals call it Hume Cloister or Hume Castle -- and it can be yours.
APR can be helpful to compare mortgage loan offers. But it is not the only factor to consider when determining which mortgage is optimal.
“Those neighborhoods with the least equity or highest loan-to-value ratios tend to also be the most volatile.”
Prices in the census area that includes San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and San Mateo counties grew by 10.3 percent in March.
Take a look at this chart—you need a six figure income for most cities, but not all!
The office could be used for a writer's or artist's studio.
Looking to step up or just see how the 1 percenters live? Check out these big Golden State digs.
A new report shows that 9 of the top 20 cities with the fastest increasing home values are in the Bay Area.
If you're looking for a home with character--check the arched window and doorway, built-in cabinets and flagstone patio.
A total of 4,439 homes sold last month in the nine counties in the Bay Area.
Lack of homes for sale compared with the demand drove up prices.