Did you know Apple computers inherited their sleek curves from the mid-century modern design of Steve Jobs’ childhood home? From October 25-27, you can tour that house and other architectural standouts in and around Palo Alto as part of the annual San Francisco Design Week. Get more from the Weekly.
Early in the new year, we paid a visit to Jacksonville, Florida, one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and toured new developments in different areas. One of those areas is Nocatee, a 6,000-acre development with more than 10,000 housing units located in Ponte Vedra, a short drive from Jacksonville. The development also features commercial space — retail and offices — schools, and parks.
The 3,700 sq ft home pictured here was built by David Weekley Homes and is listed at an accessible price of $1.167M. The median home price per square foot in Jacksonville is around $200, compared to an average of $900 in Silicon Valley (Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties). But remember, we get what we pay for in the Bay Area — and the grass is always greener, as they say…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the City of Berkeley’s decision to ban natural gas infrastructure in all new construction. And the funny thing is, both sides of the case say they’re fighting for the environment. So who is it? Find out more from the Chronicle.
The more debt, the more money is printed, and the greater chance of inflation. Inflation can fuel higher interest rates, which means your money won’t go as far.
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