News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
Renters are still active across the United States despite more COVID-19 cases and stay-at-home directives, according to a new survey from RentCafe. Read More
Renters who are already involved in the process of finding a new apartment are continuing their searches despite the COVID-19 issue, according to a new report from RENTCafe. Read More
Marin County renters and landlords can now visit a single site that addresses changes in California law, maximum permissible rents and other local laws related to renting. Read More
RENTCafe's latest report on housing shows the average rent in San Francisco reached $3,700 after a 2.3% year-over-year increase in January. Read More
As the Bay Area addresses a housing crisis, a new low-income senior housing complex in Fairfax is scheduled to open this summer. Read More
As we kick off a new year, a new RentCafé report shows the overall rental market is witnessing a rare slowdown. Read More
A new residential report by PropertyShark looks at the evolution of Bay Area's real estate market during the past five years. Read More
Renters in the Bay Area are finally getting a price break. RENTCafé reports the average rent in the Bay Area decreased by 0.5% ($15) from last month to $2,806. Read More
The 2019 California legislative cycle wrapped up over the past weekend as Governor Newsom signed and vetoed dozens of bills to meet the October 13 deadline. MTC took positions on a number of housing bills that emphasized protection of tenants, production of more housing, and preservation of existing affordable housing throughout the region. MTC ultimately supported the following eight bills, all of which have now been signed into law: Read More
A new report from RentCafe shows just how pricey the Bay Area is for renters. Read More