So, you’re thinking about squeezing an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) onto your property in San Francisco? Good move. Maybe. Like most things around here, it’s a mixed bag. On the surface, ADUs sound like the golden ticket to making better use of tight spaces, but there are some quirks you’ll want to know about before … Continue reading The Not-So-Obvious Pros and Cons of Building an ADU in SF
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Should We Pray For a Housing Crash?
In May, a Michigan Facebook user declared, “The new Millennial dream is a housing market crash.” More than 2,600 people Liked or Loved that sentiment; when a larger page recycled the post, it got approval from over 327,000 users. Variations of this meme have floated around social media for years. Although usually presented as a … Continue reading Should We Pray For a Housing Crash?
SF Is Still Attracting Techies–But There’s a Catch
San Francisco’s identity is increasingly tied up in tech, which means that whenever a tech company leaves the area (or the state) it makes headlines. But departures are really not a significant factor in SF’s economic health, city economist Ted Egan said at a City Hall hearing on Wednesday; fewer than 20 companies egressed from … Continue reading SF Is Still Attracting Techies–But There’s a Catch