Buying a “starter home” doesn’t happen anywhere near the start of adult life for most Californians. 

Buying a &ldquo;starter home&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t happen anywhere near the start of adult life for most Californians.&nbsp;

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Average Age of First-Time Home Buyers in CA Rises to 47

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In San Francisco, the number of families experiencing homelessness has jumped in recent years: an increase of 15%, according to the latest point-in-time count of the city’s homeless population.

In San Francisco, the number of families experiencing homelessness has jumped in recent years: an increase of 15%, according to the latest point-in-time count of the city&rsquo;s homeless population.

Pilot Program Aims to Help SF Families Avoid Homelessness

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, social isolation has emerged as one of the biggest issues of our time.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, social isolation has emerged as one of the biggest issues of our time.

Average Age of First-Time Home Buyers in CA Rises to 47

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